This article was syndicated from: All Muscle Building
The Best Protein Bang for the Buck
Men’s Fitness magazine (June/July 2009, page 31) gives a great rundown of the best protein bargains at the supermarket. They took 12 of the most popular protein sources and listed their average cost per 10 grams. Here are their findings:
- Black beans – $.13
- Turkey – $.14
- Chicken breast – $.24
- Eggs – $.26
- Whole Milk – $.30
- Ground beef – $.34
- Ham, boneless – $.40
- Cheddar cheese – $.43
- Peanuts – $.44
- Sirloin steak – $.69
- Cottage cheese – $.96
- Soy milk – $1.26
My diet revolves around items two through four. Organic milk could be a better option for those who don’t drink the whole kind. Stonyfield Farms makes a good organic, fat-free product.
Since I’m not a big fan of cottage cheese I’ll often eat yogurt as a replacement. Foods like ham, sirloin steak, and ground beef are considered a “treat” for me—hence which is why they are some of the more pricier protein sources.
What about you? What protein sources do you eat the most from this list? Which ones were left out?
