Plant-based

How much protein is in seitan?

100 g of seitan has 25 g of protein.

Seitan is made from wheat gluten and is one of the most protein-dense plant foods there is.

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Seitan

25 gprotein per 100 g

Protein in seitan by portion

PortionProtein
100 g25 g

Typical values. Brands and recipes vary, so check the label when you have one.

How seitan compares

Seitan ranks #19 of 44 common high-protein foods by protein per 100 g. Here it is next to similar foods:

How much seitan to hit your target

120 gof seitan gives you 30 g of protein, a typical meal
20%of a 126 g daily target in 100 g

126 g is the target for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult who wants to build muscle. Your number depends on your weight and goal: calculate your daily protein.

Questions about protein in seitan

How much protein is in 100 g of seitan?

100 g of seitan has about 25 g of protein.

Is seitan high in protein?

Yes. With 25 g of protein per 100 g, seitan is one of the more protein-dense foods, ranking #19 of the 44 foods in our list.

How much seitan do I need for 30 g of protein?

About 120 g of seitan gives you 30 g of protein.

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