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Peanut butter for Budget Eating
25g protein per 100g · Incomplete
Fits in moderation
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
25g
588 kcal
Daily target (70kg)
~98g
protein per day
Per 2 tbsp
8g
188 kcal per serving
Servings/day to hit target
13×
~2444 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. Peanut butter isn't a top pick — ~8g per 2 tbsp.
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