Protein per dollar · #8 of 58
Chicken breast (boneless): about 24 g protein per $1
At the US average price for September 2026, $1 of chicken breast (boneless) buys about 24 g of protein, and 30 g of protein costs about $1.24.
Protein per $124 g
30 g of protein costs$1.24
US average price$4.20 per lb
Price sourceUS avg Sep 2026
Protein per 100 g22.5 g
Calories per 100 g110
Calories from protein80%
Sources
Protein: USDA FoodData Central Foundation, Chicken, breast, boneless, skinless, raw (FDC ID 2646170): 22.50 g protein and 110 kcal per 100 g.
Price: BLS Chicken breast, boneless, per lb Series APU0000FF1101, as of 2026-09.
Estimates. Sales, store brands and waste are not included.
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Questions
How much protein per dollar is chicken breast (boneless)?
About 24 g of protein per $1 at the US average price of $4.20 per lb (US avg Sep 2026). That ranks 8 of 58 grocery proteins we track.
How much does 30 g of protein from chicken breast (boneless) cost?
About $1.24 at US average prices for September 2026. Your store will differ.