These foods have the lowest cost per 10g protein.
| Food | Category | Cost | Calories | Weight (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oats (dry) | Grains | $0.12 | 229.41 | 58.82 |
| Chicken breast | Poultry | $0.16 | 53.23 | 32.26 |
| Whole eggs | Eggs | $0.20 | 124.00 | 80.00 |
| Turkey breast | Poultry | $0.21 | 46.55 | 34.48 |
| Pea protein powder | Supplements | $0.25 | 47.50 | 12.50 |
| Soy protein powder | Supplements | $0.26 | 44.71 | 11.76 |
| Egg whites | Eggs | $0.27 | 47.27 | 90.91 |
| Ground turkey 93% lean | Poultry | $0.30 | 42.59 | 37.04 |
| Egg white protein powder | Supplements | $0.31 | 47.50 | 12.50 |
| Soybeans (cooked) | Soy | $0.32 | 101.76 | 58.82 |
| Collagen peptides | Supplements | $0.33 | 40.00 | 11.11 |
| 2% milk | Dairy | $0.33 | 151.52 | 303.03 |
| Black beans (cooked) | Legumes | $0.33 | 148.89 | 111.11 |
| Tofu (firm) | Soy | $0.38 | 95.00 | 125.00 |
| Seitan | Grains | $0.38 | 57.14 | 47.62 |
| Casein protein | Supplements | $0.39 | 40.00 | 11.11 |
| Canned tuna (water) | Fish & Seafood | $0.39 | 43.48 | 43.48 |
| Peanut butter | Nuts & Seeds | $0.40 | 235.20 | 40.00 |
| Split peas (cooked) | Legumes | $0.41 | 134.88 | 116.28 |
| Tempeh | Soy | $0.42 | 100.00 | 52.63 |
| Lean pork loin | Red Meat & Game | $0.42 | 57.69 | 38.46 |
| Tilapia | Fish & Seafood | $0.43 | 45.71 | 47.62 |
| Whey protein | Supplements | $0.44 | 50.00 | 12.66 |
| Lentils (cooked) | Legumes | $0.44 | 128.89 | 111.11 |
| Beef sirloin | Red Meat & Game | $0.46 | 96.15 | 38.46 |