Why price per pack is misleading
A pack of quark and a pack of cheese can cost the same, but they contain very different amounts of protein. Gymvert divides the price by the protein content, so you see the real price of 100 g of protein.
The second number — grams of protein per 100 kcal — shows how “clean” a food is. During fat loss it matters as much as the price: peanuts are cheap protein, but come with a lot of fat and calories.
Your prices
Prices change and differ between shops, so the default prices are only approximate. Tap “Edit price” and enter the price and pack weight from the label. Gymvert remembers your prices in this browser for each country.
Budget tips
- Quark, cottage cheese, eggs and lentils are usually among the cheapest sources.
- Chicken breast is more expensive, but almost without fat.
- Protein powder often looks expensive per pack, but is often cheap per gram of protein.
- Mix animal and plant sources — beans and grains together give a complete protein.
Questions and answers
What is the cheapest source of protein?
In most European countries it is quark, cottage cheese, eggs, lentils and sometimes protein powder on sale. Check with your own prices — the ranking can change.
Are plant proteins as good as animal ones?
They have a little less of some amino acids, but if you eat different plant foods during the day (legumes, grains, soy), you get a complete protein.
How much protein do I need a day?
For people who train, about 1.6–2.2 g per kg of body weight. The calorie calculator shows your personal number and fills it in here automatically.
How it is calculated: sources
- Fineli — Finnish Food Composition Database, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL).
- USDA FoodData Central.
Gymvert gives general information for healthy adults. It is not medical advice. If you have a health condition, are pregnant, or are unsure, talk to a doctor before changing your training or diet.