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How many calories in
seitan?

At 370 calories per 100g, seitan delivers 75g of protein and 1.9g of fat. That puts it in the highest tier of protein-density — 20.3g of protein per 100 calories. A typical 4 oz portion lands around 418 calories.

370
kcal · 100g
75g
Protein
14g
Carbs
1.9g
Fat
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical seitan serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
3 oz (85g)
315 kcal
63.9g
4 oz (113g)
418 kcal
84.7g
1 cup (~150g)
555 kcal
112.5g
In your day

What 370 calories means.

Protein-dense — 20.3 g of protein per 100 kcal makes seitan an efficient choice for hitting a protein target while managing calories.

Share of a 2,000-kcal day
19%
per 100g · 20.3g protein per 100 kcal
Time to burn it off
🚶 Walking70 min
🏃 Running36 min
🚴 Cycling40 min
Estimated for a 70 kg / 154 lb adult
Comparison

Seitan vs. similar foods.

How seitan stacks up on calories and protein against foods people commonly compare it to:

Food
Calories
Protein / 100 kcal
Seitan
370 kcal / 100g
20.3g
370 kcal / 100g
20.3g
378 kcal / 100g
5.8g
346 kcal / 100g
4g
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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in seitan?

Seitan has approximately 370 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 315 calories.

How much protein is in seitan?

75g of protein per 100g. That puts seitan at roughly 20.3g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other protein sources.

How do I log seitan accurately?

The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With Spotwell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in a few seconds. Adjust the value if it looks off.

Is seitan good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. Seitan sits in a moderate calorie range. It can fit any goal — weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain — when portioned to your daily target.