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Protein Powder Cost Calculator

Calculate cost per serving and cost per gram of protein to compare protein powder value across brands and types.

Inputs

Results

Cost per Serving

$1.33

Monthly (2 scoops/day)

$79.80

≈ 5 movie tickets

Cost per Gram Protein$0.05
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter the container price in dollars.
  2. Input the number of servings listed on the container label.
  3. Enter the grams of protein per serving from the nutrition label.
  4. Optionally note the protein type (Whey, Casein, Plant, or Collagen) for your own reference — it does not affect the calculation.
  5. Review the Cost per Serving, Cost per Gram of Protein, and the estimated Monthly Cost at two servings per day.

How the result changes with Container Price ($)

Container Price ($)Cost per ServingMonthly (2 scoops/day)
51$1.70$102.00
176$5.87$352.20
325$10.83$649.80
450$15.00$900.00

What each input means

Container Price ($)
Purchase price of the protein powder container
Servings per Container
Number of servings listed on the label
Protein per Serving (g)
Grams of protein per serving from the nutrition label
Protein Type
1 = Whey, 2 = Casein, 3 = Plant (pea/rice), 4 = Collagen (for reference only)

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    4 parameters
    Container Price ($) = 40, Servings per Container = 30, Protein per Serving (g) = 25, Protein Type = 1 = 4 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Cost per Serving
    Cost per Serving
    1.33 = $1.33
  3. Calculate Cost per Gram Protein
    Cost per Gram Protein
    0.053 = $0.053

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