Protein per dollar ยท #21 of 58
Cheddar: about 17 g protein per $1
At the US average price for September 2026, $1 of cheddar buys about 17 g of protein, and 30 g of protein costs about $1.74.
Protein per $117 g
30 g of protein costs$1.74
US average price$6.13 per lb
Price sourceUS avg Sep 2026
Protein per 100 g23.3 g
Calories per 100 g410
Calories from protein23%
Sources
Protein: USDA FoodData Central Foundation, Cheese, cheddar (FDC ID 328637): 23.30 g protein and 410 kcal per 100 g.
Price: BLS Cheddar cheese, natural, per lb Series APU0000710212, as of 2026-09.
Estimates. Sales, store brands and waste are not included.
Questions
How much protein per dollar is cheddar?
About 17 g of protein per $1 at the US average price of $6.13 per lb (US avg Sep 2026). That ranks 21 of 58 grocery proteins we track.
How much does 30 g of protein from cheddar cost?
About $1.74 at US average prices for September 2026. Your store will differ.