Protein per dollar ยท #46 of 58
90/10 ground beef: about 9.8 g protein per $1
At the US average price for September 2026, $1 of 90/10 ground beef buys about 9.8 g of protein, and 30 g of protein costs about $3.07.
Protein per $19.8 g
30 g of protein costs$3.07
US average price$8.46 per lb
Price sourceUS avg Sep 2026
Protein per 100 g18.2 g
Calories per 100 g190
Calories from protein38%
Sources
Protein: USDA FoodData Central Foundation, Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw (FDC ID 2514743): 18.20 g protein and 190 kcal per 100 g.
Price: BLS Ground beef, lean and extra lean, per lb Series APU0000703113, as of 2026-09.
Estimates. Sales, store brands and waste are not included.
Questions
How much protein per dollar is 90/10 ground beef?
About 9.8 g of protein per $1 at the US average price of $8.46 per lb (US avg Sep 2026). That ranks 46 of 58 grocery proteins we track.
How much does 30 g of protein from 90/10 ground beef cost?
About $3.07 at US average prices for September 2026. Your store will differ.