ProteinBenchMethodology

GenericGround beef, lean (90% lean / 10% fat)

red meat

Bench Facts

Serving size100 g raw
Per serving
Protein20 g
Cost$1.88
MeasuresRank in foods
Protein concentration45%#8 of 22
Cost per gram of protein9.4¢#18 of 22
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Nutrition Facts

5 servings per 1 lb

Serving size100 g raw

Amount per serving

Calories176
Total Fat10 g
Total Carbohydrate0 g
Total Sugars0 g
Protein20 g

As labeled. Source: fdc.nal.usda.gov

Where the numbers come from

Price
$8.46 for 1 lb (5 servings) at BLS average (September 2026), Oct 20, 2026.
Rating
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Nutrition
fdc.nal.usda.gov
Research notes
Research notes

Nutrition: USDA FDC SR Legacy 174030 (beef, ground, 90% lean / 10% fat, raw). Price: BLS series APU0000703113 (ground beef, lean and extra lean, per lb), September 2026; the BLS series covers both lean and extra-lean, so 90/10 is the representative nutrition match.

How it compares

Against the typical food, the best food on each measure, and chicken breast.

Protein concentration

Share of calories from protein. Higher is better.

Cost per gram of protein

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Shorter is cheaper.

Taste

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