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How to compare the cost of 10 g of protein
Cost per 10 g of protein puts foods with different prices and protein contents on the same basis. It measures cost, not health benefits.
Overview
A clear explanation of the value and what it means.
Cost per 10 g of protein puts foods with different prices and protein contents on the same basis. It measures cost, not health benefits.
Answer
At 5.00 per kg in your chosen currency and 20 g of protein per 100 g, 10 g of protein costs 0.25.
- No result is calculated when protein is zero or unknown.
- Compare raw foods with raw foods, and cooked foods with cooked foods.
- Cost per 10 g of protein does not account for the other qualities of a food or your overall diet.
How it is calculated
The formula or method behind the calculation.
5.00 / 10 = 0.50 per 100 g; 0.50 / 20 × 10 = 0.25 per 10 g of protein.
FATSL leaves the result unavailable if an input is missing or a zero value would require division by zero.
Example
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Limitations
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- Values may differ by pack, brand, food state and preparation method.
- Missing values are not filled in with guesses.
- For your own purchase, the receipt or pack price is more accurate.
- FATSL does not provide medical advice or make claims about a food’s health benefits.
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