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Parmesan for Budget Eating
35g 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
35g
420 kcal
Daily target (70kg)
~98g
protein per day
Per 2 tbsp grated
5g
63 kcal per serving
Servings/day to hit target
20×
~1260 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. Parmesan checks those boxes — very dense — use as a topping.
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