Protein per dollar ยท #39 of 58
80/20 ground beef: about 12 g protein per $1
At the US average price for September 2026, $1 of 80/20 ground beef buys about 12 g of protein, and 30 g of protein costs about $2.57.
Protein per $112 g
30 g of protein costs$2.57
US average price$6.79 per lb
Price sourceUS avg Sep 2026
Protein per 100 g17.5 g
Calories per 100 g250
Calories from protein28%
Sources
Protein: USDA FoodData Central Foundation, Beef, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, raw (FDC ID 2514744): 17.50 g protein and 250 kcal per 100 g.
Price: BLS Ground beef, 100% beef, per lb Series APU0000703112, as of 2026-09.
Estimates. Sales, store brands and waste are not included.
Questions
How much protein per dollar is 80/20 ground beef?
About 12 g of protein per $1 at the US average price of $6.79 per lb (US avg Sep 2026). That ranks 39 of 58 grocery proteins we track.
How much does 30 g of protein from 80/20 ground beef cost?
About $2.57 at US average prices for September 2026. Your store will differ.