30 Ways to Get 30 Grams of Protein

In this blog post, I am sharing various protein sources that are ~30 grams of protein from chicken to plant-based options.⁣ The macros (short for macronutrients) that are listed are for the cooked versions of the protein sources.

Pick four items from the list, and BOOM 🤯 💥, that’s 120 grams right there. If you need more, you have plenty of options to choose from. 💃🏾🙌🏾😋⁣

Protein is SO important. Don’t skimp on it, STRONG friend. If you are serious about getting STRONG, building muscle, and maintaining what you have, then you ensure you are eating enough.⁣

If you lift the things and are active women – which I know you are… you will want to consume approx 0.8-1.0 grams of protein per 1b of bodyweight.⁣

 

Poultry:

  • Chicken Breast: 115 grams
  • Chicken Thighs: 117 grams
  • Hand Pulled Rotisserie Chicken Breast: 122 grams
  • Lean Ground Turkey: 107 grams
  • Turkey Cutlets: 120 grams

 

chicken on plate

Pork:

  • Pork Tenderloin: 105 grams
  • Pork Loing Roast: 110 grams

 

Pork Tenderloin - Protein Source

Red Meat:

  • Flank Steak: 112 grams
  • Lean Ground Beef: 115 grams
  • Top Sirloin: 100 grams
  • Ground Bison: 120 grams
  • Top Round: 130 grams

 

steak - red meat - protein sources

Eggs:

  • 5 Whole Eggs
  • Egg Whites: 276 grams

 

eggs- omelette - protein source

Fish:

  • Salmon: 125 grams
  • Canned Tuna: 170 grams
  • Shrimp: 120 grams
  • Tuna Steak: 125 grams
  • Cod: 133 grams

 

fish - salmon - protein sources

Dairy:

  • Cottage Cheese: 288 grams
  • Greek Yogurt: 300 grams

 

dairy- greek yogurt- protein sources

Plant-Based:

  • Lentils: 333 grams
  • Edamame: 280 grams
  • Seitan: 116 grams
  • Tofu: 290 grams
  • Tempeh: 165 g

 

plant based - no meat - protein sources

 

Miscellaneous Protein Sources:

  • Protein Powder: 1-2 scoops, dependent on the brand.
  • Protein Bars
  • Deli Meat- Boars Head Blazing Buffalo Style Oven Roasted Chicken Breats – 155 grams
    • Or any Deli Meat of your choosing. Just be sure to eat more than the labeled serving size.
  • Lamb: 150 grams

 

protein sources

 

While I have you here.. here are 6 Benefits of Consuming Enough Protein:

  1. Helps Build and Maintain Muscle Mass
  2. Keeps You Full & Balanced Between Meals
  3. Is Muscle Sparing During a Calorie Deficit
  4. Has The Highest Thermic Effect of Food
  5. Good for Your Bones, Hormones, Skin, Hair, & Nails
  6. Reduces Cravings & Decreases your appetite.

benefits of eating protein

 

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