Protein per dollar · #10 of 58
Pork chops: about 23 g protein per $1
At the US average price for September 2026, $1 of pork chops buys about 23 g of protein, and 30 g of protein costs about $1.32.
Protein per $123 g
30 g of protein costs$1.32
US average price$4.55 per lb
Price sourceUS avg Sep 2026
Protein per 100 g22.8 g
Calories per 100 g140
Calories from protein63%
Sources
Protein: USDA FoodData Central Foundation, Pork, chop, center cut, raw (FDC ID 2727575): 22.80 g protein and 140 kcal per 100 g.
Price: BLS Chops, boneless, per lb Series APU0000704212, as of 2026-09.
Estimates. Sales, store brands and waste are not included.
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Questions
How much protein per dollar is pork chops?
About 23 g of protein per $1 at the US average price of $4.55 per lb (US avg Sep 2026). That ranks 10 of 58 grocery proteins we track.
How much does 30 g of protein from pork chops cost?
About $1.32 at US average prices for September 2026. Your store will differ.