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Lentils (cooked) for Budget Eating
9g protein per 100g · Incomplete
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
9g
116 kcal
Daily target (70kg)
~98g
protein per day
Per 1 cup
18g
230 kcal per serving
Servings/day to hit target
6×
~1380 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. Lentils (cooked) checks those boxes — pair with rice or wheat for complete profile.
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