Protein per dollar ยท #5 of 58
Chicken drumsticks: about 34 g protein per $1
At the US average price for September 2026, $1 of chicken drumsticks buys about 34 g of protein, and 30 g of protein costs about $0.89.
Protein per $134 g
30 g of protein costs$0.89
US average price$1.74 per lb
Price sourceUS avg Sep 2026
Protein per 100 g18.4 g
Calories per 100 g130
Calories from protein57%
Edible share counted70% of the weight bought
Sources
Protein: USDA FoodData Central Foundation, Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin, raw (FDC ID 2727566): 18.40 g protein and 130 kcal per 100 g.
Price: BLS Chicken legs, bone-in, per lb; edible share of bone-in legs (lexicon purchase fraction, house estimate) Series APU0000706212, as of 2026-09.
Estimates. Sales, store brands and waste are not included.
Questions
How much protein per dollar is chicken drumsticks?
About 34 g of protein per $1 at the US average price of $1.74 per lb (US avg Sep 2026). That ranks 5 of 58 grocery proteins we track.
How much does 30 g of protein from chicken drumsticks cost?
About $0.89 at US average prices for September 2026. Your store will differ.