Protein per dollar ยท #41 of 58
95% lean ground beef: about 11 g protein per $1
At the US average price for September 2026, $1 of 95% lean ground beef buys about 11 g of protein, and 30 g of protein costs about $2.61.
Protein per $111 g
30 g of protein costs$2.61
US average price$8.46 per lb
Price sourceUS avg Sep 2026
Protein per 100 g21.4 g
Calories per 100 g140
Calories from protein63%
Sources
Protein: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy, Beef, ground, 95% lean meat / 5% fat, raw (FDC ID 171790): 21.41 g protein and 140 kcal per 100 g.
Price: BLS Ground beef, lean and extra lean, per lb Series APU0000703113, as of 2026-09.
Estimates. Sales, store brands and waste are not included.
Questions
How much protein per dollar is 95% lean ground beef?
About 11 g of protein per $1 at the US average price of $8.46 per lb (US avg Sep 2026). That ranks 41 of 58 grocery proteins we track.
How much does 30 g of protein from 95% lean ground beef cost?
About $2.61 at US average prices for September 2026. Your store will differ.