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Buckwheat (cooked) for Budget Eating
3.4g protein per 100g · Near-complete
Strong pick
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
3.4g
92 kcal
Daily target (70kg)
~98g
protein per day
Per 100g portion
3.4g
Servings/day to hit target
29×
~2668 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. Buckwheat (cooked) checks those boxes — gluten-free, decent amino profile.
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