🌱 Plant Protein Calculator
Calculate cost per gram of protein, daily intake and compare plant‑based foods. Optimise your nutrition budget with tofu, lentils, chickpeas, tempeh and more.
Step 1: Food Details
9.0 g
$0.70
200 g
Protein per 100g (cooked)
Values are approximate. Tofu: 8g, lentils: 9g, chickpeas: 7.5g, tempeh: 19g, seitan: 25g. Use custom sliders for precise values.
Step 2: Your intake
About plant protein
Recommended daily intake: ~0.8g per kg body weight. Adjust slider to match your needs. Serving size affects total protein per meal.
🌿 Protein Cost Results
Summary
Food Comparison
Breakdown
Cost per gram of protein
$0.078
Based on lentils: 9g protein / 100g, $0.70/100g
Protein per serving
18.0 g
Cost per serving
$1.40
Daily cost (goal)
$4.67
Annual cost (goal)
$1,704
Protein cost comparison (per 100g)
| Food | Protein (g/100g) | Cost / 100g | Cost per gram protein |
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Protein contribution & daily goal
Cost per gram formula
Cost per gram protein = (cost per 100g) / (protein per 100g). Multiply by your daily goal to estimate daily protein cost.
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