Daily Protein Cost Calculator
Calculate your daily, monthly, and annual protein powder budget based on your protein goals. Compare costs across different products to find the best value.
How Do I Calculate My Protein Budget?
Enter your daily protein target and select a product. The calculator computes your costs based on price per 100g protein. For example, 150g protein daily at $7/100g costs about $10.50/day or $315/month.
This calculator helps you plan your supplement budget by showing exactly how much you'll spend based on your daily protein intake goals. Simply enter your target and select from our database of 135 products.
Calculate Your Costs
Typical targets: 100-150g for most adults, 150-200g for active individuals
Understanding Your Protein Costs
Your daily cost = (daily protein target ÷ 100) × price per 100g protein. Lower price per 100g protein means lower costs regardless of serving size or container weight.
The key insight is that price per 100g protein is the only metric that matters for cost comparison. Container price and serving size can be misleading—two products with the same container price can have vastly different costs per gram of protein.
Quick Reference Guide
| Price per 100g | 100g/day | 150g/day | 200g/day |
|---|---|---|---|
| $5.00 | $5.00/day ($150/mo) | $7.50/day ($225/mo) | $10.00/day ($300/mo) |
| $7.00 | $7.00/day ($210/mo) | $10.50/day ($315/mo) | $14.00/day ($420/mo) |
| $9.00 | $9.00/day ($270/mo) | $13.50/day ($405/mo) | $18.00/day ($540/mo) |
How to Lower Your Protein Costs
- Choose unflavored options: Skip expensive flavor systems for the lowest cost.
- Buy in bulk: Larger containers often have better price per 100g protein.
- Consider whey concentrate: Slightly less pure than isolate, but significantly cheaper.
- Compare brands: Premium brands often cost 2-3x more for similar nutritional profiles.