How much salmon, cooked do I need for 30 g of protein?

About 120 g — roughly 4.2 oz — of salmon, cooked provides 30 g of protein, based on its 25 g of protein per 100 g.

How much protein is in salmon, cooked?

Salmon, cooked has about 25 g of protein per 100 g, at roughly 206 kcal per 100 g.

Is salmon, cooked a good way to hit protein goals on a GLP-1?

Yes — salmon, cooked is protein-dense, so a modest portion goes a long way when your appetite is reduced.

How much salmon, cooked to hit 30 g of protein?

You’d need about

120 g

roughly 4.2 oz · 1 fillet ≈ 154 g · 247 kcal

Salmon, cooked is one of the most protein-dense foods you can eat, so it takes only about 120 g (4.2 oz) to reach 30 g of protein. That makes it an efficient choice on a low-appetite day, when every bite has to count.

25 gprotein / 100 g

206kcal / 100 g

12.1 gprotein / 100 kcal

How much salmon, cooked for different protein targets

Protein target	Salmon, cooked	In ounces
15 g	60 g	2.1 oz
20 g	80 g	2.8 oz
25 g	100 g	3.5 oz
30 g	120 g	4.2 oz
40 g	160 g	5.6 oz
50 g	200 g	7.1 oz

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Questions

How much salmon, cooked do I need for 30 g of protein?: About 120 g — roughly 4.2 oz — of salmon, cooked provides 30 g of protein, based on its 25 g of protein per 100 g.
How much protein is in salmon, cooked?: Salmon, cooked has about 25 g of protein per 100 g, at roughly 206 kcal per 100 g.
Is salmon, cooked a good way to hit protein goals on a GLP-1?: Yes — salmon, cooked 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.