Kashi
Kashi GoLean Original
53g serving · 170 kcal · 13g protein
Gold tier
Complementary Protein Density
30.6%
of calories from protein
7.6g protein per 100 cal
Leucine: 0.91 g per serving
What this means: High efficiency — 25–39% of calories from protein. Greek yogurt, chicken breast, most protein bars. 30.6% puts this in the Gold tier — a solid high-protein pick — good for everyday targets.
How it ranks in cereal
More efficient than 11% of cereal
By protein per 100 cal · vs. other cereal in our database
Percentile by protein per 100 cal vs. other cereal in our database. See the methodology .
Nutrition facts
| Serving size | 53 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 170 kcal |
| Protein | 13 g |
| Protein per 100 cal | 7.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 36 g |
| Fat | 1 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Fiber | 13 g |
| Sodium | 80 mg |
| Leucine | 0.91 g |
Per 53g serving. See the methodology for how Protein Density is calculated.
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Source: Manufacturer label.
Reference ID: kashi-golean-original.
Last verified 2026-05-17.
Always check the on-pack label — manufacturers update formulations.
Rank 9 of 10 by protein density
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