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Beef jerky for Budget Eating
33g protein per 100g · Complete
Fits in moderation
You don't need premium cuts to hit your protein. Eggs, chicken thighs, lentils, tuna, milk, and oats deliver grams per dollar like nothing else.
The numbers
Per 100g
33g
212 kcal
Daily target (70kg)
~98g
protein per day
Per 1 oz
9g
59 kcal per serving
Servings/day to hit target
11×
~649 kcal from this food
Why it works for budget eating
For a tight budget, look for cheap per gram of protein — pantry staples and bulk buys. Beef jerky isn't a top pick — dried — most water removed, so protein density is huge.
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