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Horizontal bar chart comparing the cost of five ways to eat 50 grams of protein in one day, from 82 cents for dry goods to $9.97 at McDonald's

What a Day of 50 Grams of Protein Actually Costs

We priced five real ways to hit 50 grams of protein in one day, from 82 cents to $9.97. Same protein, 12 times the price. Every grocery number is audited.

Jul 12, 2026

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Horizontal bar chart comparing the cost of five ways to eat 30 grams of fiber in one day, from 62 cents for dry goods to $14.42 at restaurants

What a Day of 30 Grams of Fiber Actually Costs

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We Did the Math

USDA nutrition numbers, real grocery prices, and one very long spreadsheet, so you can see exactly what your dollar buys.

Fiber per dollar data study comparing cheap high fiber foods

Fiber per Dollar: 53 Foods Ranked

53 foods ranked by how much fiber a dollar buys. Spoiler: the winners live in the dry goods aisle.

Protein per dollar data study comparing cheap protein sources

Protein per Dollar: 49 Sources Ranked

49 protein sources compared by cost per gram. The fancy stuff near the deli counter does not do well.

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The Fiber per Dollar Calculator

Punch in any food and its price. Find out if you're buying fiber or just paying for the packaging.

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