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Chicken breast (cooked) for Budget Eating
31g protein per 100g · 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
31g
179 kcal
Daily target (70kg)
~98g
protein per day
Per 1 breast
53g
304 kcal per serving
Servings/day to hit target
2×
~608 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. Chicken breast (cooked) checks those boxes — the classic — lean, cheap, complete.
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