Protein per dollar · #40 of 58
Beef stew meat: about 12 g protein per $1
At the US average price for September 2026, $1 of beef stew meat buys about 12 g of protein, and 30 g of protein costs about $2.59.
Protein per $112 g
30 g of protein costs$2.59
US average price$8.53 per lb
Price sourceUS avg Sep 2026
Protein per 100 g21.8 g
Calories per 100 g130
Calories from protein68%
Sources
Protein: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy, Beef, chuck for stew, separable lean and fat, all grades, raw (FDC ID 171206): 21.75 g protein and 130 kcal per 100 g.
Price: BLS Beef for stew, boneless, per lb Series APU0000703432, as of 2026-09.
Estimates. Sales, store brands and waste are not included.
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Questions
How much protein per dollar is beef stew meat?
About 12 g of protein per $1 at the US average price of $8.53 per lb (US avg Sep 2026). That ranks 40 of 58 grocery proteins we track.
How much does 30 g of protein from beef stew meat cost?
About $2.59 at US average prices for September 2026. Your store will differ.