The Story Behind the List
The current period is financially challenging, so I dedicated a few hours to creating a table of 50 different protein-rich foods, ranking them by the price per gram of protein.
In other words, what is the cost for one gram of protein? Or, to put it differently, which food is the most cost-effective for us to buy.
A few key points:
All product prices are the recommended retail prices, before any sales, and do not include shipping fees where applicable.
I gathered the information from the online shopping sites of major supermarkets and online retailers like iHerb, Myprotein, and IsraelBody.
Please note that I did not consider the quality of the protein, the level of food processing, or its overall quality.
I also did not consider other nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, and calories (although I did list the calorie count per 100 g (3.5 oz)).
The focus is solely on the price for one gram of protein.
This table can help you manage your consumption wisely during challenging times when gyms are closed, making it difficult to maintain muscle mass amidst economic uncertainty.
I must say, the table surprised me quite a bit. I didn't expect Myprotein's protein powders to top the list with such a great price. However, I must qualify this by saying that the cost does not include shipping fees, which would dramatically increase the price, and this should be taken into account.
Additionally, most prices for processed foods are almost always on sale in one form or another (especially in large supermarket chains), which could change the final price.
And it's important for me to state that no company or entity paid me, directly or indirectly, for creating this article.
Sample Vegan Cutting Meal Plan
Product Name |
Brand |
Weight |
Total Price |
Protein per 100 g (3.5 oz) |
Price per 1g of Protein |
Calories per 100 g (3.5 oz) |
| Red Kidney Beans | Din Marketing & Roasting | 1 kg (2.2 lb) | 10 | 23 | 0.04 | 337 |
| White Beans | Din Marketing & Roasting | 1 kg (2.2 lb) | 10 | 22.3 | 0.04 | 333 |
| Pea Protein Isolate | Myprotein | 2.5 kg (5.5 lb) | 89 | 75 | 0.04 | 357 |
| Soy Flour | HaEliyon Spices | 500 g (1.1 lb) | 10 | 50 | 0.04 | 356 |
| Soy Protein Isolate | Myprotein | 2.5 kg (5.5 lb) | 135 | 90 | 0.06 | 387 |
| Red Lentils | Maya | 500 g (1.1 lb) | 7.9 | 25 | 0.06 | 345 |
| TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein) | Tvuot | 200 g (7.1 oz) | 9 | 56 | 0.08 | 270 |
| Chickpeas | Sugat | 1 kg (2.2 lb) | 14.9 | 16.6 | 0.08 | 322 |
| Natural Style Seitan | Teva Deli | 500 g (1.1 lb) | 16.5 | 24.5 | 0.1 | 136 |
| Organic Edamame Soybeans | GREEN | 454 g (1.0 lb) | 10.9 | 13 | 0.1 | 129 |
| Large Chickpeas | Din Marketing & Roasting | 500 g (1.1 lb) | 10 | 12.3 | 0.1 | 244 |
| Protein Powder | Alpha | 2.27 kg (5.0 lb) | 249 | 88 | 0.1 | 363 |
| Protein Powder | Sunwarrior | 750 g (1.7 lb) | 199 | 80 | 0.1 | 400 |
| Flaxseed Bread | Bikurim | 450 g (15.9 oz) | 21.9 | 29 | 0.1 | 273 |
| Natural Peanut Butter | B&D | 350 g (12.3 oz) | 12.9 | 28 | 0.1 | 619 |
| Calcium-Enriched Tofu | Meshek Weiler | 300 g (10.6 oz) | 12.5 | 14.6 | 0.2 | 147 |
| Tofu with Added Calcium | GREEN | 300 g (10.6 oz) | 9.9 | 14.4 | 0.2 | 130 |
| Basil Tofu | Tnuva | 300 g (10.6 oz) | 12.5 | 16 | 0.2 | 151 |
| Organic Tofu | Liv | 500 g (1.1 lb) | 18.9 | 15.5 | 0.2 | 137 |
| Soft Tofu | GREEN | 300 g (10.6 oz) | 9.9 | 14.4 | 0.2 | 130 |
| Seitan Wheat Protein Slices | Teva Deli | 350 g (12.3 oz) | 18.5 | 24.5 | 0.2 | 147 |
| Seitan in Soy & Silan Sauce | Teva Deli | 350 g (12.3 oz) | 19.5 | 23 | 0.2 | 129 |
| Tnuva Strawberry Flavored Soy Dessert | Tnuva | 200 g (7.1 oz) | 5.7 | 10 | 0.2 | 94 |
| Shelled Soybeans | Shufersal | 450 g (15.9 oz) | 12.9 | 10.7 | 0.2 | 138 |
| Whole Chickpeas | Yachin | 200 g (7.1 oz) | 3.9 | 7 | 0.2 | 123 |
| Cooked Red Kidney Beans | Sunfrost | 800 g (1.8 lb) | 18.7 | 9.4 | 0.2 | 121 |
| Soy Protein Isolate | Hadassah | 2 kg (4.4 lb) | 332 | 85 | 0.2 | 359 |
| Frozen Cooked Lentils & Vegetables | Sunfrost | 800 g (1.8 lb) | 20.9 | 10.6 | 0.2 | 128 |
| Soft Texture Tofu | Meshek Weiler | 300 g (10.6 oz) | 12.5 | 13.4 | 0.3 | 137 |
| Unsweetened Soy Drink | Alpro | 1 l (4.25 cups) | 13.9 | 3.7 | 0.3 | 35 |
| Light Soy Drink | Tnuva | 1 l (4.25 cups) | 10.9 | 3.3 | 0.3 | 32 |
| Canned Black Beans | King Cole | 439 g (15.5 oz) | 9.9 | 6 | 0.3 | 85 |
| Canned Red Kidney Beans | Gala | 400 g (14.1 oz) | 9.9 | 7.9 | 0.3 | 105 |
| Vegan 3D Protein Powder | Probody | 900 g (2.0 lb) | 243 | 75.4 | 0.3 | 347 |
| Tivall Vegetarian Ground (Cooking Series) | Tivall | 500 g (1.1 lb) | 32.9 | 20 | 0.3 | 135 |
| Chicken-Style Soy Chunks | Tivall | 350 g (12.3 oz) | 31.9 | 21.6 | 0.4 | 151 |
| Reduced Sweetness Soy Drink | Meshek Tzuriel | 1 l (4.25 cups) | 11.9 | 3 | 0.4 | 40 |
| Silken Tofu (Blue Package) | Moringa | 340 g (12.0 oz) | 12.8 | 6.6 | 0.5 | 61 |
| Organic Coconut Flour | Shaked Tavor | 250 g (8.8 oz) | 18.5 | 14.5 | 0.5 | 283 |
| Soy, Almond & Cranberry Dessert | Tnuva | 170 g (6.0 oz) | 5.9 | 5.4 | 0.6 | 98 |
| Vega, Protein Bar, Salted Caramel | Vega | 70 g (2.5 oz) | 9.6 | 20 | 0.6 | 290 |
| Silken Tofu (Red Package) | Moringa | 340 g (12.0 oz) | 12.8 | 5.2 | 0.7 | 55 |
| Natural Flavored Soy Spread | Tnuva | 250 g (8.8 oz) | 9.9 | 5 | 0.7 | 127 |
| BIO Soy Drink with Peach | Tnuva | 250 ml (1 cup) | 5.9 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 68 |
| BIO Soy Dessert with Berries | Tnuva | 125 g (4.4 oz) | 4.2 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 64 |
| Chickpeas | Sugat | 500 g (1.1 lb) | 7.9 | 16.6 | 0.9 | 322 |
| The Beyond Burger | Beyond Meat | 227 g (8.0 oz) | 39.9 | 17.6 | 1 | 266 |
| Sol Good, Plant-Based Protein Bars, Cinnamon Roll | Sunwarrior | 57 g (2.0 oz) | 10.6 | 15 | 1.2 | 240 |
| Complete Cookie | Lenny & Larry's | 56.5 g (2.0 oz) | 16.6 | 14 | 2 | 321 |
