Protein per dollar · #44 of 58
Round steak: about 11 g protein per $1
At the US average price for September 2026, $1 of round steak buys about 11 g of protein, and 30 g of protein costs about $2.76.
Protein per $111 g
30 g of protein costs$2.76
US average price$9.84 per lb
Price sourceUS avg Sep 2026
Protein per 100 g23.6 g
Calories per 100 g120
Calories from protein76%
Sources
Protein: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy, Beef, round, top round steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, raw (FDC ID 171758): 23.59 g protein and 120 kcal per 100 g.
Price: BLS Round steak, USDA Choice, boneless, per lb Series APU0000703511, as of 2026-09.
Estimates. Sales, store brands and waste are not included.
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Questions
How much protein per dollar is round steak?
About 11 g of protein per $1 at the US average price of $9.84 per lb (US avg Sep 2026). That ranks 44 of 58 grocery proteins we track.
How much does 30 g of protein from round steak cost?
About $2.76 at US average prices for September 2026. Your store will differ.