40g Protein at the Airport (Under 400 Cals!)

5 Jun 2025 · 1 min

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In this concise, solo tutorial, Eric Roberts outlines practical ways to obtain roughly 40 grams of protein while keeping total calories under 400 when traveling through an airport. He presents five distinct options, each with exact protein and calorie figures: a 40‑gram protein shake (~220 kcal); a packet of beef jerky (31 g protein) paired with a Greek yogurt (11 g protein); two Quest protein bars (20 g each, total 40 g protein, ~360 kcal); a combo of two string cheeses with crackers plus a 25‑gram protein shake; and a 12‑count Chick‑fil‑A grilled nugget order (38 g protein, ~200 kcal). The segment is instructional, offering both shake and whole‑food choices for travelers seeking high‑protein, low‑calorie snacks.

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How to get 40 grams of protein for under 400 calories, airport edition. First option, get a protein shake that has 40 grams of protein for only 220 calories. But maybe instead you want some real food. You could eat this whole packet of beef jerky, which has 31 grams of protein, and you could combine this with a Greek yogurt that has 11 grams of protein. Or maybe you're looking for a treat instead. One Quest protein bar has 20 grams of protein, so you could get 2 of these for 40 grams for only 360 calories. Or if maybe you're looking for even more food to eat, you could do 2 string cheese and cheese and crackers, and then you could add in there a protein shake with 25 grams of protein. Or if you're lucky enough to have a Chick-fil-A, you can get the 12-count Check out grilled nuggets that are 38 grams of protein for only 200 calories.