Eggs are now the 2nd most expensive source of protein – Here are 6 more affordable options
- On March 27, 2025, Olivia Rockerman of Hims LADO published a ranking of eight protein-rich foods based on cost-effectiveness, amidst rising grocery prices and significant concern from three-quarters of Americans regarding food costs.
- The ranking was created because grocery prices are rising, and Hims sought to determine the most cost-effective ways to incorporate protein into one's diet, especially considering the increased cost of eating out compared to cooking at home.
- Hims coupled Johns Hopkins data on protein content with BLS data on retail food prices, standardizing the data to determine the cost of a 25-gram serving of protein, which is the amount typically found in chicken or beef, excluding foods like protein bars, tofu, yogurt, and peanut butter from the analysis.
- The U.S. Government data revealed a 53% increase in egg prices over the past year, with beef rising by 5.5% and dried beans by 5.6%, influenced by factors such as bird flu outbreaks, leading to chicken being ranked as the most cost-effective source, while eggs and steak were among the most expensive.
- Given rising grocery costs and the importance of protein for various bodily functions and lifestyles, the article suggests incorporating multiple protein sources, including plant-based options, and being open to alternatives like chicken over beef to manage costs and ensure a balanced intake of essential nutrients, with the Recommended Dietary Allowance for protein being 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight or 0.36 grams per pound.
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