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Mung beans (cooked) for Budget Eating
7g 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
7g
Daily target (70kg)
~98g
100g portion
7g
Servings/day to hit target
14×
Why it works for budget eating
For a tight budget, look for cheap per gram of protein — pantry staples and bulk buys. Mung beans (cooked) checks those boxes — small green beans — base of dahl and mung sprouts.
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