How much pumpkin seeds to hit 30 g of protein?
You’d need about
100 g
roughly 3.5 oz · 559 kcalPumpkin seeds is one of the most protein-dense foods you can eat, so it takes only about 100 g (3.5 oz) to reach 30 g of protein. That makes it an efficient choice on a low-appetite day, when every bite has to count.
30 gprotein / 100 g
559kcal / 100 g
5.4 gprotein / 100 kcal
How much pumpkin seeds for different protein targets
| Protein target | Pumpkin seeds | In ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 15 g | 50 g | 1.8 oz |
| 20 g | 67 g | 2.4 oz |
| 25 g | 83 g | 2.9 oz |
| 30 g | 100 g | 3.5 oz |
| 40 g | 133 g | 4.7 oz |
| 50 g | 167 g | 5.9 oz |
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Questions
- How much pumpkin seeds do I need for 30 g of protein?
- About 100 g — roughly 3.5 oz — of pumpkin seeds provides 30 g of protein, based on its 30 g of protein per 100 g.
- How much protein is in pumpkin seeds?
- Pumpkin seeds has about 30 g of protein per 100 g, at roughly 559 kcal per 100 g.
- Is pumpkin seeds a good way to hit protein goals on a GLP-1?
- Yes — pumpkin seeds is protein-dense, so a modest portion goes a long way when your appetite is reduced.
Figures are approximate estimates per 100 g and vary by brand, cut, and preparation. This is general information, not medical or nutritional advice. See our Medical Disclaimer.