10 Complete Cheapest High Protein Foods

This is a list of the 10 Best Cheapest High Protein foods sources.

These Foods are very easily available in Indian Market. This list includes 3 non-vegetarian & 7 Vegetarian sources.

In fact, this food has helped our team members healthy and look fit. However, our members also follow these Powerful Health Tips.

We know Protein is an essential part of our diet. It is very important for the daily repair of our body, skin(best juice for skin problems), and hair health.

Every person requires 1grm Protein per KG of weight. For Example, If your weight is 70kg, You do not work out, Your body requires 70grm protein per day

Let’s dive into this list…

10 High Protein Foods

1. Soy Chunk

Number 1 is Soy Chunks.

No list of cheap high protein meals would be complete without Soy Chunk.

200Grams of Soy Chunk box cost about 40 rupees. 1 serving of soy chunks is 50 grams which come out to be 10 rupees.

Now, guys, if you spend 10 rupees on it, You get 25 grams of protein which is very high. In other words, you get 1 gram of protein in 0.4 rupees.

In addition, you will get 18 grams of Carbohydrates with 25 grams of Protein.

That’s fine.

The only thing that you should take into consideration while consuming soy chunks in moderation.

So, having 50 grams of Soy Chunk daily, you get 25 grams of Protein. Which is Perfect.

It will not cause any kind of internal dioceses.

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2. Nuts

Now, Second is Nuts like Almonds(Listed in the Top 10 Calcium Foods), Walnuts, etc.

In the Indian market, the cost of 1 Kg of Nuts is 70-150 rupees.

I serving of Nuts is about 30grams which will give you about 7grams of protein and 14grams of healthy fats.

So, you can easily eat 1-2 servings of nuts every day. So, in Mathematical calculation, 1 gram of Protein from Nuts cost 3-6 rupees.

3. Whey Protein

Basically, the cost of Whey Protein depends on Brand to Brand. The Cost of 30 grams of Whey Protein is around 50-100 rupees.

But, the fact is that 30-gram Whey Protein gives you 24gram Pure Protein. From this food, the cost of 1 gram of Protein is 2-4 rupees.

Now, you tell me, “Hmm, it’s expensive.”

But, It has its own advantages. Because It’s extracted from Milk. That is why we say, it will vegetarian food as well as.

Basically, It is a Lean source of Protein and the fastest digesting protein for our body

4. Lentils

Lentils are not only for the best high protein food but also for Common Indian food for Indian homes.

You can find different types of Lentils in the market. Some you will get60 or 70 rupees per kg and others, you will get for 100 rupees per Kg.

Now in the article, we count an average cost of Lentils of 80 rupees per kg.

So, Now 1 serving is 100-gram Lentils. Now, the cost of 1 gram of lentil is 8 rupees. But, if you cook these Lentils, it will again expand and increase their quality.

If you eat 100 grams of Lentils, you get an 18-gram protein from this. In addition, you will get 40-gram Carbohydrates indirectly.

That mean you get 1 gram of protein in 0.4 INR which is a very very cheap rate.

But, the problem is free carbohydrates. Moreover, Lentils are the complete source of Protein.

When you mix different lentils like green, yellow, red, and black, They will become the complete source of Protein.

5. Egg

In India, 30 Pieces of Egg in one tray is 140 rupees(It will Change). That means 1 egg is 4.6 rupees. But, if you buy from a wholesaler, the cost of one egg is 5 rupees.

Therefore, you are getting 1 egg in 5 rupees. 1 Egg white gives 4 grams of protein. That means the cost of 1 gram of egg is 1.2 rupees.

The great thing about the egg is, that they are a lean source of Protein. Similarly, eggs are easily digested in the body. So, you can easily eat 5-6 pieces of Egg in 1 serving.

Now, it is your choice, How do you eat this egg? Omelet or Boiled.

We recommend you eat this in a Boil.

On the other hand, Most People have doubts about that Is it safe to eat soft-boiled eggs? Yes, Definitely safe. if you put these in boiling water and pull at the right time.

6. Milk

Now, number 6 on this list is Milk.

 

I mean Low-fat milk. Because full cream milk is loaded with saturated Fat.Which is not recommended and should avoid it.

Now, 500ml of milk packet will cost about 22-25 rupees (Cost depend upon Company and fat percentage). It will give you 18 grams of protein and 24 grams of carbohydrates.

So, that means you are getting 1 gram of protein for 1.3 rupees.

If your goal is Muscle building or fat loss, you can still have 500ml of milk on a daily basis.

7. Chicken Breast

Ranked No 7 is Chicken Breast.

Basically, the price of Chicken was 230 rupees per kg in the local market.

But, we asked for only the boneless part of the chicken, not the full part. And 100 grams of Boneless chicken is 35 rupees in the local market.

In 100 grams of Boneless chicken, you will get 25 grams of Protein. That means you are getting 1grams of protein in 1.4 rupees.

Now, what’s great about chicken breasts is that it is a lean source of Protein.

On the other hand, the Good news is that it does not have any carbohydrates or Fats.

So, if you are a non-vegetarian, it is the best choice for your diet. On the other hand, Chicken also helps in building muscle.

8. Paneer

Now the number 8 is Paneer which is cottage cheese.

Now, we get 200 packets of Paneer is 70 rupees.

So, the price of 100 grams of Paneer is 35 INR. Basically, Paneer will not only give 18 grams of protein but also 20 grams of fat.

Therefore, you are getting 18 grams of protein in 35 rupees. So, you will get 1 gram of protein in 2 rupees.

Now, Because, it has lots of fat, you have to keep its consumption in moderation.

But you can solve this problem If you make it at home.

Yes, guys.

You can buy milk and make paneer at home. Making Paneer is common practice in Indian homes.

Just Boiled the milk and when it is boiled, Drop the juice of Lemon or Vinegar and sprinkle it. Well done. The Paneer is automatically separated.

9. Fish

Now, on this High Protein Food list, Number 9 is Fish.

There are many types of fish in the market in India and globally. Now, For Protein, the whiter the fish is the better it is.

This is because white fish is a lean source of Protein. In other words, it does not have any carbohydrates or fats.

Tilapia is one such fish. Similarly, there are other fish like Indian Salmon and Pomfret, etc.

However, Fishes are not a lean source of protein. Because they have essential fatty acids. After all, It is great.

Now, One average of 1 kg of Fish costs around 500 rupees. Now, here let’s talk about 100grams of Fish.

That’s you are getting 100 grams of fish for 50 rupees. Now, in that 100 grams of fish gives 25-gram protein. It means 1 gram of protein from fish costs about 2 rupees.

Fish is a great source of protein that should be included in your diet at least once a week.

10. Tofu

Finally the last is Tofu.

Tofu which is also known as Soya Paneer is obviously made from Soya Beans. Basically, Tofu is one of the vegan sources of Protein that’s means, it is not made from any kind of Animal Organ.

The cost of 200 grams of packet Tofu in India is 70 rupees.

Now 1 serving of Tofu is 100 Grams. That’s means 100 grams of Tofu is 35 rupees.

From these 100 grams of Tofu, you are getting 15 grams of protein and 15 grams of carbohydrates.

It is not a lean source of protein because it has Carbohydrates.

That’s means 1 gram of Protein costs about 2.3 rupees.

If you are concerned that Tofu may Cause men’s boobs and decrease Testosterone levels, we would say moderation is the key.

You can easily eat 100 grams of Tofu Daily without any kind of health problem.

Did We Miss Anything

So those are our favorite Premium & Cheap high protein foods.

And now I want to know you:

Are there any foods that you love to eat… but didn’t see on this list?

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