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Protein Cost Calculator
The price on the tub tells you nothing until you know how much of it is protein. Type the price and the label, and see what 25 g of protein really costs, next to 52 powders and foods we priced on 2 Oct 2026.
Quick answer
Protein cost = price ÷ protein in the pack. Protein in the pack is the number of scoops (pack weight ÷ scoop size) times the protein per scoop.
At October 2026 prices, 25 g of protein cost ₹71 to ₹161 from the whey powders we checked in India, against ₹5.72 from soya chunks and ₹56 from eggs. In the US it was $1.32 to $2.68 from whey and $0.43 from dry beans.
Both numbers are on the nutrition panel, usually as "per serving". Use the label, not the front of the pack.
Cost of 25 g protein
That is ₹3.92 per gram of protein, number 25 of 35 in our checked list.
₹110
per scoop
80%
protein by weight
₹2,938
a month at 25 g a day
80% or more protein by weight: typical of an isolate or a clean concentrate.
Start Your Journey25 g of protein, cheapest first
- Soya chunks (Fortune)₹5.72
- Moong dal (Basic)₹13
- Kabuli chana (Rajdhani)₹14
- Masoor dal (Rajdhani)₹14
- Toor dal (Basic)₹15
- Chana sattu (Rajdhani)₹21
- Rajma (Rajdhani)₹23
- Roasted peanuts (Whole Farm)₹25
- AS-IT-IS ONE Soy Protein Isolate₹26
- AS-IT-IS ONE Pea Protein Isolate₹29
- Peanut butter (Pintola, unsweetened)₹30
- Tofu (Pro Plant)₹37
- Toned milk (Amul Taaza)₹50
- High protein milk (Amul Calci+)₹56
- Eggs (Licious)₹56
- SuperYou Yeast Protein, unflavoured₹65
- AS-IT-IS ATOM PWR Whey XL₹71
- Fast&Up Plant Protein₹71
- Nakpro Impact Whey₹75
- Curd (Amul Masti)₹78
- High protein curd (Amul)₹83
- Cosmix No-Nonsense Plant Protein₹85
- SuperYou Yeast Protein, chocolate₹87
- Paneer (Amul Malai)₹88
- AS-IT-IS ONE Whey Concentrate (yours)₹98
- Nakpro Whey Gold Concentrate₹103
- Chicken breast, boneless (Licious)₹106
- MuscleBlaze Raw Whey Concentrate₹109
- Wellbeing Nutrition Plant Protein₹117
- Beast Life Pro Concentrate Whey₹117
- The Whole Truth Raw Whey₹120
- Beast Life Isorich Blend Whey₹147
- MuscleBlaze Biozyme Performance Whey₹151
- Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey₹161
- Greek yogurt (Epigamia, plain)₹223
Green bars are everyday foods, grey are powders. Prices were read from each brand or store page on the date in the table below; they change often, so type today's price for an exact answer.
What 25 g of Protein Looks Like
The same 25 g of protein, the amount in a scoop of whey, from five Indian kitchen staples, and what each portion costs.
Soya chunks
48 g, dry, before soaking
₹5.72
Moong dal
104 g, dry, 2 to 3 katoris cooked
₹13
Peanuts
100 g, roasted
₹25
Paneer
179 g, Amul Malai label
₹88
Curd
625 g, about 4 katoris
₹78
How to Work Out Protein Cost by Hand
Three numbers from the label and the price are all you need. Use the nutrition panel on the back, not the claim on the front.
- 1
Servings in the pack
Pack weight ÷ scoop size
1 kg (1,000 g) ÷ 35 g = 28.6 scoops
- 2
Protein in the pack
Servings × protein per scoop
28.6 × 28 g = 800 g
- 3
Cost of protein
Price ÷ protein in the pack
₹3,134 ÷ 800 g = ₹3.92 a gram, ₹98 for 25 g
Worked example: AS-IT-IS ONE Whey Concentrate, 1 kg, from the checked list.
From our members' food logs
3rd
whey's rank among the foods members logged most
24 g
protein in the typical logged scoop, for 120 kcal
13 g
median protein in a logged snack, the weakest meal
36%
of logged snacks reached 20 g of protein
Members reach for whey where protein is hardest to find: between meals. That makes the price of one scoop a daily cost, not a one-off, which is why the cost per gram matters more than the price on the tub. Read the food-log study.
Source: A sample of member food logs from the YourTrainer app, 19 April to 17 September 2026. Members only, aggregated, each food logged by at least three members in the sample, using the app's food-database values for the portion logged.
India: Powders Against Everyday Food
Powder prices are from each brand's own store and food prices from Blinkit, all read on 2 Oct 2026. The brand by brand table, with scoop sizes and protein share, is on the whey protein price comparison.
| Product | Protein per serving | 25 g protein |
|---|---|---|
| Soya chunks (Fortune)Cheapest foodPlant food1 kg, dry, ₹119 | 52 gin 100 g dry | ₹5.72 |
| Moong dal (Basic)Plant food1 kg, dry, ₹121 | 24 gin 100 g dry | ₹13 |
| Kabuli chana (Rajdhani)Plant food1 kg, dry, ₹119 | 22 gin 100 g dry | ₹14 |
| Masoor dal (Rajdhani)Plant food1 kg, dry, ₹139 | 24 gin 100 g dry | ₹14 |
| Toor dal (Basic)Plant food1 kg, dry, ₹132 | 22 gin 100 g dry | ₹15 |
| Chana sattu (Rajdhani)Plant food500 g, ₹97 | 23 gin 100 g | ₹21 |
| Rajma (Rajdhani)Plant food1 kg, dry, ₹220 | 24 gin 100 g dry | ₹23 |
| Roasted peanuts (Whole Farm)Plant food500 g, ₹123 | 25 gin 100 g | ₹25 |
| AS-IT-IS ONE Soy Protein IsolateCheapest plant or yeastSoy isolate1 kg, ₹893 | 30 gin 1 serving (35 g) | ₹26 |
| AS-IT-IS ONE Pea Protein IsolatePea isolate1 kg, ₹949 | 29 gin 1 serving (35 g) | ₹29 |
| Peanut butter (Pintola, unsweetened)Plant food1 kg, ₹365 | 30 gin 100 g | ₹30 |
| Tofu (Pro Plant)Plant food200 g, ₹53 | 18 gin 100 g | ₹37 |
| Toned milk (Amul Taaza)Food500 ml, ₹30 | 3 gin 100 ml | ₹50 |
| High protein milk (Amul Calci+)Food1 litre, ₹98 | 4.4 gin 100 ml | ₹56 |
| Eggs (Licious)Food6 eggs, ₹88 | 6.5 gin 1 egg | ₹56 |
| SuperYou Yeast Protein, unflavouredFermented yeast protein1 kg, 30 servings, ₹2,099 | 27 gin 1 scoop | ₹65 |
| AS-IT-IS ATOM PWR Whey XLCheapest wheyWhey blend with yeast protein1 kg, ₹1,702 | 24 gin 1 serving (40 g) | ₹71 |
| Fast&Up Plant ProteinPea and brown rice1 kg, 27 servings, ₹1,999 | 26 gin 1 serving | ₹71 |
| Nakpro Impact WheyWhey blend, flavoured1 kg, ₹1,599 | 24 gin 1 scoop (45 g) | ₹75 |
| Curd (Amul Masti)Food400 g, ₹50 | 4 gin 100 g | ₹78 |
| High protein curd (Amul)Food400 g, ₹80 | 6 gin 100 g | ₹83 |
| Cosmix No-Nonsense Plant ProteinPlant blend, flavoured1 kg, ₹2,063 | 23 gin 1 scoop (38 g) | ₹85 |
| SuperYou Yeast Protein, chocolateFermented yeast protein, flavoured1 kg, 28 servings, ₹2,349 | 24 gin 1 scoop | ₹87 |
| Paneer (Amul Malai)Food200 g, ₹99 | 14 gin 100 g | ₹88 |
| AS-IT-IS ONE Whey ConcentrateWhey concentrate, unflavoured1 kg, ₹3,134 | 28 gin 1 scoop (35 g) | ₹98 |
| Nakpro Whey Gold ConcentrateWhey concentrate, unflavoured1 kg, ₹2,999 | 25.5 gin 1 scoop (35 g) | ₹103 |
| Chicken breast, boneless (Licious)Food400 g, raw, ₹365 | 21.6 gin 100 g raw | ₹106 |
| MuscleBlaze Raw Whey ConcentrateWhey concentrate, unflavoured1 kg, ₹3,499 | 24 gin 1 scoop (30 g) | ₹109 |
| Wellbeing Nutrition Plant ProteinPlant blend, flavoured907 g, 28 servings, ₹2,889 | 22 gin 1 scoop | ₹117 |
| Beast Life Pro Concentrate WheyWhey concentrate, flavoured924 g, 28 servings, ₹3,156 | 24 gin 1 scoop | ₹117 |
| The Whole Truth Raw WheyWhey concentrate, unflavoured1 kg, ₹3,554 | 26 gin 1 scoop (35 g) | ₹120 |
| Beast Life Isorich Blend WheyWhey isolate and concentrate blend3.7 kg, 112 servings, ₹15,788 | 24 gin 1 scoop | ₹147 |
| MuscleBlaze Biozyme Performance WheyWhey concentrate blend, flavoured1 kg, ₹4,199 | 25 gin 1 scoop (36 g) | ₹151 |
| Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard WheyWhey blend, flavoured5 lb, ₹11,329 | 24 gin 1 scoop (31 g) | ₹161 |
| Greek yogurt (Epigamia, plain)Food400 g, ₹250 | 7 gin 100 g | ₹223 |
US: Powders Against Groceries
Powder prices are from each brand's own store; grocery prices are the US national averages for August 2026 from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. More on the protein per dollar ranking.
| Product | Protein per serving | 25 g protein |
|---|---|---|
| Dry beansCheapest foodPlant food1 lb, dry, $1.63 | 21 gin 100 g dry | $0.43 |
| Low-fat or skim milkFood1 gallon, $3.72 | 8.3 gin 1 cup | $0.73 |
| Eggs, largeFood1 dozen, $2.27 | 6.3 gin 1 large egg | $0.75 |
| Whole milkFood1 gallon, $4.23 | 8 gin 1 cup | $0.85 |
| Chicken breast, bonelessFood1 lb, raw, $4.17 | 22.5 gin 100 g raw | $1.02 |
| Pork chopsFood1 lb, raw, $4.24 | 21 gin 100 g raw | $1.11 |
| True Nutrition Whey ConcentrateCheapest wheyWhey concentrate, unflavored1 lb, $19.00 | 27 gin 1 scoop (34 g) | $1.32 |
| Vega Essential ProteinCheapest plant or yeastPea blend, flavored20 servings, $26.99 | 25 gin 1 scoop | $1.35 |
| Cheddar cheeseFood1 lb, $5.98 | 23 gin 100 g | $1.43 |
| Ascent Whey, unflavoredWhey blend, unflavored4 lb, 60 servings, $89.99 | 25 gin 1 scoop | $1.50 |
| Naked Whey, unflavoredWhey concentrate, unflavored5 lb, 76 servings, $139.99 | 25 gin 2 scoops (30 g) | $1.85 |
| Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey (5 lb tub)Whey blend, flavored5.05 lb, 74 servings, $131.99 | 24 gin 1 scoop (31 g) | $1.86 |
| Transparent Labs Whey IsolateWhey isolate2 lb, 30 servings, $64.99 | 28 gin 1 scoop | $1.93 |
| Ground beefFood1 lb, raw, $6.92 | 17.4 gin 100 g raw (80/20) | $2.19 |
| Orgain Organic Protein (plant)Pea, rice and chia blend2.03 lb, $37.99 | 21 gin 2 scoops (46 g) | $2.26 |
| KOS Organic Plant Protein, unflavoredPea blend, unflavored28 servings, $59.99 | 20 gin 1 scoop | $2.68 |
| Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey (2 lb tub)Whey blend, flavored1.98 lb, 29 servings, $74.49 | 24 gin 1 scoop (31 g) | $2.68 |
The Cheapest Gram Is Not Always the Best Buy
Food wins on price almost every time. Soya, dal and chana give protein for a fraction of what any powder costs. The catch is what comes with it: 25 g of protein from moong dal also brings around 60 g of carbohydrate, and from peanuts around 50 g of fat. A scoop of whey brings about 120 kcal in total. When calories are tight, that is what you are paying for.
Among powders, look at the protein share before the price. A scoop that is 55% protein can rank well per gram and still give you twice the sugar of a plain concentrate. And buy the larger tub once you know you like a product: the 5 lb tub of the same whey costs about a third less per gram than the 2 lb one in our US list.
Read Next
The full food ranking, with a ₹124 day of 98 g protein, is in protein per rupee. Choosing between dairy and plant powders is covered in whey vs plant protein, and the kidney question in does protein powder harm kidneys. Set your daily target first with the protein calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate the price per gram of protein?
Divide the pack weight by the scoop size to get the number of scoops, multiply by the protein per scoop to get the protein in the pack, then divide the price by that. For a food, multiply the pack weight by the protein per 100 g and divide by 100 instead. The calculator above does both and shows the cost of 25 g, about one scoop.
What is the cheapest source of protein in India?
Dry soya chunks, by a wide margin: ₹5.72 for 25 g of protein at the price we checked, against ₹56 for eggs and ₹71 to ₹161 for whey powders. Dal and chana come next. Cheap protein is easy in India; the hard part is eating enough of it at every meal.
Is whey protein worth the money?
Per gram, whey costs more than soya, dal, milk and eggs. What it buys is convenience and calories: a typical scoop gives about 24 g of protein for 120 kcal, which is hard to match with a snack. In our members' logs, whey was the third most logged food, mostly between meals where protein was otherwise missing.
Why compare protein cost per 25 g?
25 g is roughly one scoop of whey and a sensible amount of protein for one meal or snack, so it puts a powder, a dozen eggs and a bag of soya on the same footing. The calculator also shows the cost per gram and what a month costs at the amount you plan to eat.
Does a cheaper protein powder mean lower quality?
Not always, but check the protein share. Divide protein per scoop by scoop size: a clean whey concentrate sits around 70 to 80%, an isolate higher. Some low priced powders reach their price with large scoops that are only 50 to 60% protein, the rest being sugar, creamer or flavour. Those still rank fairly per gram, but you get more calories with each gram of protein.