How Much Is 30g of Protein?

Nutrition comic · April 8, 2026 · 6 slides

This comic illustrates what 30 grams of protein looks like across common food sources, including chicken breast, Greek yogurt, eggs, and protein powder. It provides portion sizes for each source to help track daily protein intake. Finally, it suggests using the GainFrame app to monitor physical progress and muscle gains.

The GainFrame mascot holds a plate of various foods, illustrating the concept of measuring 30 grams of protein.
How much is 30g of protein? 30g
The GainFrame mascot holds a chicken breast next to a deck of cards and a scale showing 130g, representing 30g of protein.
1. Chicken breast 🍗 ~130g (size of a deck of cards). The classic. Cook it however you want. 130g
The GainFrame mascot eats Greek yogurt from a 200g container, which provides 30g of protein.
2. Greek yogurt 🥛 ~200g (one small container). Add berries and you've got a snack AND your protein. Greek yogurt 200g = 30g protein
The GainFrame mascot stands behind a plate of five fried eggs, showing the quantity needed for 30g of protein.
3. Eggs 🥚 5 whole eggs. Yeah, that's a lot. Egg whites get you there faster. 5 eggs = 30g protein
The GainFrame mascot drinks from a shaker cup next to a protein powder tub, highlighting it as the easiest way to get 30g of protein.
4. Protein shake 🥤 1 scoop in water. The easiest 30g you'll ever get. No cooking required. 1 scoop = 30g protein
A muscular GainFrame mascot poses next to a smartphone displaying a rising progress chart to track muscle gains.
5. Now track the results ✅ You're eating the protein. But is it working? GainFrame scores your physique so you can see the gains. Yogurt GainFrame Muscle Score 190 + 100 Score Trend

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