Reference
How to calculate cost per 10 g of protein
Cost per 10 g of protein uses the food price and protein per 100 g. No result is shown when protein is missing or zero.
Overview
A clear explanation of the value and what it means.
Cost per 10 g of protein uses the food price and protein per 100 g. No result is shown when protein is missing or zero.
How it is calculated
The formula or method behind the calculation.
If price per 100 g ravna Conversion unavailable, a protein — 22,5 g na 100 g, calculated price per 10 g protein ravna Conversion unavailable.
FATSL leaves the result unavailable if an input is missing or a zero value would require division by zero.
Example
A worked example using a food in the FATSL reference guide.
Compare eggs, cottage cheese and chicken breast by cost per 10 g of protein. This measures cost, not health benefits.
| Example | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs | 100 g | 100 kcal | 10 g protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs | 143,0 kcal | 12,6 g | 9,5 g | 0,7 g | no data | no data | no data |
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Limitations
Keep these limitations in mind when using the values.
- 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.
Next steps
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Working calculation
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