Fitness & Grocery

Protein & Nutrition Cost Calculator

Are protein powders, chicken breast, or eggs giving you the cheapest protein per dollar? Calculate your cost per gram.

Food Item Details

Item Price ($)

Total Protein in Container (Grams)

Protein Value

Cost Per Gram of Protein

$0.050 / g

$5.00 per 100g protein

Grocery Budgeting: Protein Cost Comparison

For athletes, bodybuilders, and health-conscious shoppers, protein is frequently the single largest item on the grocery bill. Evaluating food price per pound or package size can be misleading when macronutrient density varies wildly.

Cost Per Gram of Protein Benchmarks

Whey Protein Powder: ~$0.03 to $0.05 per gram (High efficiency).
Chicken Breast / Eggs: ~$0.04 to $0.07 per gram.
Greek Yogurt & Cottage Cheese: ~$0.06 to $0.09 per gram.
Pre-Made Protein Drinks / Bars: ~$0.10 to $0.18 per gram (Convenience markups).