Protein per dollar ยท #37 of 58
85/15 ground beef: about 12 g protein per $1
At the US average price for September 2026, $1 of 85/15 ground beef buys about 12 g of protein, and 30 g of protein costs about $2.42.
Protein per $112 g
30 g of protein costs$2.42
US average price$6.79 per lb
Price sourceUS avg Sep 2026
Protein per 100 g18.6 g
Calories per 100 g220
Calories from protein35%
Sources
Protein: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy, Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) (FDC ID 171796): 18.59 g protein and 220 kcal per 100 g.
Price: BLS Ground beef, 100% beef, per lb Series APU0000703112, as of 2026-09.
Estimates. Sales, store brands and waste are not included.
Questions
How much protein per dollar is 85/15 ground beef?
About 12 g of protein per $1 at the US average price of $6.79 per lb (US avg Sep 2026). That ranks 37 of 58 grocery proteins we track.
How much does 30 g of protein from 85/15 ground beef cost?
About $2.42 at US average prices for September 2026. Your store will differ.