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Protein per dollar · #54 of 58

Sirloin steak: about 7.1 g protein per $1

At the US average price for September 2026, $1 of sirloin steak buys about 7.1 g of protein, and 30 g of protein costs about $4.24.

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Protein per $17.1 g
30 g of protein costs$4.24
US average price$14.11 per lb
Price sourceUS avg Sep 2026
Protein per 100 g22.0 g
Calories per 100 g150
Calories from protein60%

Where it ranks

Its neighbours in the ranking of 58 grocery proteins.

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Sources

Protein: USDA FoodData Central Foundation, Beef, top sirloin steak, raw (FDC ID 2727574): 22.00 g protein and 150 kcal per 100 g.

Price: BLS Steak, sirloin, USDA Choice, boneless, per lb Series APU0000703613, as of 2026-09.

Estimates. Sales, store brands and waste are not included.

Dishes that use sirloin steak

Sorted by how much goes into each serving.

One bowl of black pepper steak: thin seared sirloin strips coated in a dark peppery sauce with wedges of yellow onion and red and green bell pepper, beside a neat mound of white jasmine rice (AI-generated photo)49g proteinBlack Pepper Steak Stir-Fry25 min · 550 kcal · about $6.93One bowl of gyudon: thin slices of simmered beef and soft golden onion over white rice, topped with a halved soft-boiled egg with a jammy yolk and a scatter of sliced scallions (AI-generated photo)56g proteinGyudon Beef Rice Bowls30 min · 660 kcal · about $7.30One French dip sandwich on a small plate: a toasted crusty roll packed with thin tender beef slices under melted provolone, with a small cup of dark beef jus beside it (AI-generated photo)53g proteinFrench Dip Sandwiches25 min · 600 kcal · about $6.89One serving of steak and egg hash in a white enamel skillet: crisp golden potato cubes, seared steak pieces, red bell pepper and onion, with two eggs baked on top showing orange yolks,… (AI-generated photo)35g proteinSteak and Egg Breakfast Hash30 min · 400 kcal · about $4.43

Questions

How much protein per dollar is sirloin steak?

About 7.1 g of protein per $1 at the US average price of $14.11 per lb (US avg Sep 2026). That ranks 54 of 58 grocery proteins we track.

How much does 30 g of protein from sirloin steak cost?

About $4.24 at US average prices for September 2026. Your store will differ.