Healthier protein foods

Canned tuna

1 serving=3 ounces ($0.42 per serving)

Medium egg

1 serving= 2 eggs ($0.28 per serving)

Canned beans or lentils

1 serving= ½ cup ($0.26 per serving)

Peanut butter

1 serving= 2 tablespoons ($0.18 per serving)

Dried, cooked beans, peas, or lentils

1 serving= ½ cup ($0.10 per serving)

High fat, high sodium protein foods

80% Lean hamburger, cooked 

1 serving= 3 ounces ($1.30 per serving)

Chicken nugget

1 serving= 4 nuggets ($0.80 per serving)

Bacon

1 serving= 2 slices ($0.56 per serving)

Bologna

1 serving= 2 slices ($0.28 per serving)

Hot dog

1 serving= 1 hot dog ($0.25 per serving)