Protein Per Dollar Calculator - Find the Best Value Protein Snacks

Stop Overpaying for Protein

Some protein bars cost $3 and give you 10g of protein. Others cost $2 and give you 20g. The math is simple, but nobody does it in the store. So I built this calculator.

Why This Matters

You’re probably wasting money on protein and don’t even know it. Some brands charge you twice as much for the same amount of protein just because they have fancy packaging or Instagram ads.

This calculator shows you exactly what you’re paying per gram of protein. Use it to:

• Actually save money - Stop getting ripped off on protein
• Compare brands honestly - See which ones are worth the premium price (most aren’t)
• Make smarter purchases - Get more protein for less money
• Plan bulk orders - Figure out what’s worth stocking up on

How It Works

I plugged in 60+ protein snacks and calculated the cost per gram of protein for each one. Lower numbers = better deal.

The math: Cost Per Gram = (Package Price ÷ Servings) ÷ Protein Per Serving

Boring but useful.

What’s Considered a Good Deal?

• Excellent: $0.05 - $0.10 per gram (stock up on these)
• Good: $0.10 - $0.15 per gram (solid choice)
• Average: $0.15 - $0.20 per gram (not terrible)
• Overpriced: $0.20+ per gram (better be really tasty)

How to Actually Save Money

Buy bigger boxes. Seriously, it’s that simple. A 12-pack is almost always cheaper per bar than buying singles.

Jerky beats bars. Usually. Meat sticks tend to have better protein-per-dollar ratios than most bars.

Watch for sales. When something good drops to 20-30% off, that’s when you buy a month’s supply.

Store brands aren’t bad. A lot of them are made in the same factories as name brands anyway. Check the macros.

Do the math before bulk buying. Use this calculator. Just because it’s on Amazon Subscribe & Save doesn’t mean it’s the best deal.

Price Isn’t Everything Though

Look, I get it - you want the cheapest protein. But also consider:

Sugar content. Some “value” bars are loaded with sugar. Check the label.

Ingredients. Cheapest isn’t worth it if it’s full of stuff you can’t pronounce. Grass-fed and organic cost more for a reason.

Your diet. If you’re keto or vegan, your options are limited. Sometimes you pay extra for dietary restrictions.

Taste. The best deal in the world doesn’t matter if it tastes like cardboard and sits in your pantry for months.

Your macros. Some bars are high protein but also high carb. Make sure it fits what you’re actually trying to do.

Alright, enough talk. Use the calculator below and figure out what’s worth buying.