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Peanuts for Budget Eating
26g 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
26g
567 kcal
Daily target (70kg)
~98g
protein per day
Per 1 oz / handful
7g
159 kcal per serving
Servings/day to hit target
14×
~2226 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. Peanuts checks those boxes — technically a legume. pair with grains.
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