Protein Pricer Overview
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Protein Intake Recommendations
| Bodyweight (lbs) | Lower Range (0.7 g/lb) |
Higher Range (1.0 g/lb) |
Per Meal (3 Meals) | Per Meal (4 Meals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 | ~88 g | 125 g | 29–42 g | 22–31 g |
| 150 | ~105 g | 150 g | 35–50 g | 26–38 g |
| 175 | ~123 g | 175 g | 41–58 g | 31–44 g |
| 200 | ~140 g | 200 g | 47–67 g | 35–50 g |
| 225 | ~158 g | 225 g | 53–75 g | 39–56 g |
These ranges reflect approximately 0.7–1.0 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight.
Females may lean toward the lower end (0.7–0.8 g/lb), while males often benefit from the higher end (0.9–1.0 g/lb) due to higher lean mass.
Dividing protein evenly across meals (3–4 per day) can support better digestion and muscle protein synthesis.
| Deal Rating | Cost per Meal (40 g Protein) |
Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🔥 Great Deal | $1.00 – $1.50 | Exceptional — typical for chicken breast or egg-based meals on sale |
| 👍 Good Deal | $1.50 – $2.00 | Solid value — lean ground meats or bulk yogurt |
| 🙂 Pretty Good | $2.00 – $2.50 | Still efficient — moderate pricing for fish, beef, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, or protein powder |
| 😐 Fair | $2.50 – $3.00 | Average grocery pricing — some convenience foods |
| 😬 Okay | $3.00 – $3.50 | Not ideal — often smaller packs or marinated items |
| 💸 Premium / Not a Deal | $3.50 + | High-end cuts, wild fish, or convenience portions |
Based on a standard 40 g of protein per meal. Prices reflect typical grocery averages and sale ranges in North America.
Good Sales To Watch For On Meats
| Protein Source | Protein (per 100 g) |
40 g Protein (g food) |
Great Deal ($1–$1.50 / meal) |
Good Deal ($1.50–$2 / meal) |
Typical 2025 Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast | 31 g | ~130 g | $3.50–$5.25/lb ($7.7–$11.6 / kg) |
$5.25–$7.00/lb ($11.6–$15.4 / kg) |
$4.99–$6.99/lb |
| Chicken Thigh (Skin On) | 25 g | ~160 g | $2.80–$4.20/lb ($6.2–$9.3 / kg) |
$4.20–$5.60/lb ($9.3–$12.4 / kg) |
$3.99–$4.99/lb |
| Chicken Thigh (Boneless) | 27 g | ~150 g | $3.10–$4.60/lb ($6.9–$10.1 / kg) |
$4.60–$6.10/lb ($10.1–$13.5 / kg) |
$4.99–$5.99/lb |
| Chicken Drumsticks | 24 g | ~165 g | $2.60–$3.90/lb ($5.8–$8.6 / kg) |
$3.90–$5.20/lb ($8.6–$11.5 / kg) |
$2.49–$3.49/lb (sale) |
| Ground Chicken | 27 g | ~150 g | $3.10–$4.60/lb ($6.9–$10.1 / kg) |
$4.60–$6.10/lb ($10.1–$13.5 / kg) |
$4.49–$5.49/lb |
| Pork Tenderloin | 30 g | ~135 g | $3.70–$5.50/lb ($8.2–$12.1 / kg) |
$5.50–$7.30/lb ($12.1–$16.1 / kg) |
$4.49–$5.99/lb (often Great) |
| Pork Chops | 27 g | ~150 g | $3.10–$4.60/lb ($6.9–$10.1 / kg) |
$4.60–$6.10/lb ($10.1–$13.5 / kg) |
$3.99–$5.49/lb |
| Pork Loin Roast | 28 g | ~145 g | $3.30–$4.90/lb ($7.3–$10.8 / kg) |
$4.90–$6.60/lb ($10.8–$14.6 / kg) |
$3.49–$4.99/lb |
| Eye of Round (Beef) | 31 g | ~130 g | $3.50–$5.25/lb ($7.7–$11.6 / kg) |
$5.25–$7.00/lb ($11.6–$15.4 / kg) |
$5.49–$6.99/lb |
| Lean Ground Turkey (93%) | 27 g | ~150 g | $3.10–$4.60/lb ($6.9–$10.1 / kg) |
$4.60–$6.10/lb ($10.1–$13.5 / kg) |
$4.99–$6.49/lb |
| Lean Ground Beef (90%) | 26 g | ~155 g | $2.95–$4.40/lb ($6.5–$9.7 / kg) |
$4.40–$5.90/lb ($9.7–$13.0 / kg) |
$4.99–$6.49/lb |
| Extra Lean Ground Beef (95%) | 28 g | ~145 g | $3.30–$4.90/lb ($7.3–$10.8 / kg) |
$4.90–$6.60/lb ($10.8–$14.6 / kg) |
$6.99–$8.99/lb |
These estimates assume cooked weights and reflect 2025 grocery pricing in Canada. “Great” and “Good” deals correspond to roughly $1–$2 per 40 g of protein per meal.
Pork, chicken, and ground meats generally offer the best protein value per dollar — with pork tenderloin and chicken drumsticks often leading the pack for lean, budget-friendly options.