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Where the 28g Fiber and 50g Protein Targets Come From

The FDA's label math sets Daily Values at 28g of fiber and 50g of protein. Here's where both numbers came from and what they mean.

Jul 14, 2026

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What the Government Says a Cheap, Healthy Week Costs

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The Cheapest Animal Protein: 21 Foods Ranked by Protein per Dollar

Bar chart ranking 10 beans and lentils by combined grams of protein and fiber per dollar, with dry pinto beans first at 168.7 grams

Beans Win Twice: Protein and Fiber per Dollar, Ranked

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The Cheapest Breakfast Staples, Ranked by Protein and Fiber per Dollar

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Canned vs Dry Beans: How Much More You Pay for Convenience

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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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