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Chicken Thighs vs Breast: Which Is Cheaper Protein?

Bone-in drumsticks deliver 50.3 g of protein per dollar. Chicken breast delivers 24.5. Dark meat wins 2.1x, but boneless thighs only reach 27.7.

Jul 26, 2026

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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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