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Protein per dollar · #42 of 58

93/7 ground beef: about 11 g protein per $1

At the US average price for September 2026, $1 of 93/7 ground beef buys about 11 g of protein, and 30 g of protein costs about $2.68.

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Protein per $111 g
30 g of protein costs$2.68
US average price$8.46 per lb
Price sourceUS avg Sep 2026
Protein per 100 g20.9 g
Calories per 100 g150
Calories from protein55%

Where it ranks

Its neighbours in the ranking of 58 grocery proteins.

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Sources

Protein: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy, Beef, ground, 93% lean meat / 7% fat, raw (FDC ID 173110): 20.85 g protein and 150 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.

Dishes that use 93/7 ground beef

Sorted by how much goes into each serving.

One patty melt cut on the diagonal and stacked on a small plate: crisp golden griddled rye bread, a seared beef patty, melted Swiss and a layer of jammy caramelized onions (AI-generated photo)53g proteinPatty Melts30 min · 610 kcal · about $4.97One chopped cheese sandwich on a small plate: a soft hero roll stuffed with chopped browned beef and onions under melted American cheese, shredded lettuce and tomato slices (AI-generated photo)53g proteinChopped Cheese Sandwiches15 min · 630 kcal · about $5.10One plate of beef kofta: three charred spiced beef kofta logs on a swoosh of whipped white feta, a diced cucumber and tomato salad with parsley, and a warm folded pita (AI-generated photo)51g proteinBeef Kofta with Whipped Feta30 min · 580 kcal · about $5.43One mushroom Swiss burger on a small plate: a toasted bun, a single thick seared beef patty, a slice of Swiss cheese softly draped over the edge, a generous layer of browned sliced… (AI-generated photo)48g proteinMushroom Swiss Burgers25 min · 520 kcal · about $4.69One bowl of Swedish meatballs: browned meatballs in a pale tan creamy gravy over buttered egg noodles, chopped parsley and a small spoon of red berry jam on the side (AI-generated photo)49g proteinSwedish Meatballs with Gravy40 min · 580 kcal · about $5.03One plate of Salisbury steak: two browned oval beef patties smothered in brown onion-mushroom gravy beside a mound of creamy mashed potatoes with chopped parsley (AI-generated photo)46g proteinSalisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy40 min · 490 kcal · about $4.86One bowl of unstuffed cabbage roll skillet: browned beef, tender chopped cabbage and rice in a tomato sauce, a dollop of white yogurt and chopped fresh dill on top (AI-generated photo)44g proteinUnstuffed Cabbage Roll Skillet35 min · 500 kcal · about $4.46One bowl of American goulash: elbow macaroni in a thick beefy tomato sauce with green pepper bits, topped with melted shredded cheddar and chopped parsley (AI-generated photo)52g proteinAmerican Goulash30 min · 590 kcal · about $4.75

Questions

How much protein per dollar is 93/7 ground beef?

About 11 g of protein per $1 at the US average price of $8.46 per lb (US avg Sep 2026). That ranks 42 of 58 grocery proteins we track.

How much does 30 g of protein from 93/7 ground beef cost?

About $2.68 at US average prices for September 2026. Your store will differ.