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Is your food choice a good source of protein?
🥜 Don't Judge a Protein Snack by the Label.
A lot of products advertise "High Protein!"
That doesn't mean they're actually a good protein snack.
Here's a simple formula I use:
(Grams of Protein × 4) ÷ Total Calories
Why?
Protein contains 4 calories per gram. This formula tells you what percentage of the snack's calories come from protein.
Aim for 0.50 (50%) or higher.
Here are a few examples:
✅ 20g protein, 160 calories
(20 × 4) ÷ 160 = 0.50 ✔️ Great choice.
✅ 30g protein, 180 calories
(30 × 4) ÷ 180 = 0.67 ✔️ Excellent.
❌ 15g protein, 220 calories
(15 × 4) ÷ 220 = 0.27 Not much different than a candy bar with added protein.
The higher the number, the more you're getting protein instead of extra sugar and fat.
Next time you're shopping, don't just read the front of the package.
Do the math. It takes 10 seconds and can completely change the quality of your nutrition.
💬 What's your favorite high-protein snack? Drop it in the comments!
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Is your food choice a good source of protein?
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