Cheap high protein/fat foods
breezybree511
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I've been trying to gain weight for a while now but I recently almost doubled my daily calorie intake. I'm watching my grocery bill every week almost double as well, and I was wondering if anyone has suggestions for the cheapest way to get more calories? What are some inexpensive foods that are high in protein and/or fat?
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I know the feeling but carbs are about the only 'cheap' food source but carbs work against my health at my age.0
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Beans and lentils are cheap, nutritious (lots of protein and fibre), and calorific. Eggs are great for both fat and protein. Whole milk and yogurts also come to mind.0
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breezybree511 wrote: »I've been trying to gain weight for a while now but I recently almost doubled my daily calorie intake. I'm watching my grocery bill every week almost double as well, and I was wondering if anyone has suggestions for the cheapest way to get more calories? What are some inexpensive foods that are high in protein and/or fat?
Cheapest ways to get more calories in with carbs would be pizza & doughnuts though I personally rather have ice cream and/or peanut butter for cals though its typically not cheap and/or have a ton of carbs.
As for inexpensive food that are high in protein and/ or fat.
Some doughnuts are high in fat.
Tilapia is fairly inexpensive but has a lot of protein, but not much fat.
Lentils as well as tuna is pretty source of protein.
Some places sell chicken breast for $2 a lb which is pretty good for the amount of protein.
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Look for meat with fat: dark meat chicken and ground beef for example. Also peanuts.0
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Yeah peanuts will really put some weight on you!
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Peanut butter, nuts, chicken, eggs, milk, protein powder, cottage cheese0
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Beans and lentils are cheap, nutritious (lots of protein and fibre), and calorific. Eggs are great for both fat and protein. Whole milk and yogurts also come to mind.
Sadly my body doesn't tolerate beans in any quantity, but I love eggs! And also I have an ulcer on and off that I'm taking medication for, and was advised not to drink whole milk. So it's been a struggle.
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Eggs, Beef, Pork, Sausage, Nuts, Cheese, Full Fat Dairy0
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Tuna is a good source of protein and with half a cup of rice it shouldn't cost and arm and a leg to make a healthy lunch. Throw in beans, lentils etc... Also tahini (sesame peanut butter practically) is really good for fats and protein.0
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In addition to my reply above, try setting your app up so that you are having one gram of lean body mass. Or add 1 gram of protein for every pound of your target weight, ie, mine is to be 190lbs right now so I have my nutrition details set up to about 200+grams of protein since I have an above average job activity and also lift about 20-24 heavy sets of weights... But to start say your goal weight is (random choice) 165lbs, set your parameters to include 165 grams of protein. This will ensure you body has enough protein to create new muscle and retain current muscle...0
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Mozzarella cheese sticks, peanut butter, an Greek yogurt are the best0
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high protein+fat:
shitloads of eggs
and either whole chickens or the 3-5lb packs of bone-in thighs0 -
When I lived in the uk this ex army body builder told me that he bought tins of mackerel bits, he sad it wasn't particularly tasty or pleasant to look at but was super cheap and crammed with protein... I forget what they were exactly. But they weren't the choicest pieces of fish...0
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Turkey patties, lean. 34g per patty for what I get.0
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Canned chicken. 250 Cal and 70g of Protein per can. Makes a pretty good lunch snack.
Eggs are great too.
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milk cheap for lots of protein in the UK atleast0
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Chocolate peanuts, about 70p for nearly 1000 calories!0
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Peanut butter, the answer is always peanut butter.0
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unfortunately pb is actually pretty low in protein per serving (compared to the calories)
but uh I eat it every day anyway
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Protein powder can be found at a cheap rate per kilo.
Eggs, meat offal (if you don't mind it), peanut butter and full fat milk (fresh is usually cheaper than long life).
Cheap meats are great too if you can find a decent supplier. Turkey and beef mince are a couple of good value for money examples.0 -
Watch your local ads and buy on sale. I get a whole chicken when it drops to $.79/lb. Eggs are usually a good option, but the egg shortage is causing prices to increase. I've found tofu to be pretty inexpensive, and if you fry it you get lots of protein+fat. Ground turkey and pork are usually cheaper than beef.0
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DancingMoosie wrote: »Watch your local ads and buy on sale. I get a whole chicken when it drops to $.79/lb. Eggs are usually a good option, but the egg shortage is causing prices to increase. I've found tofu to be pretty inexpensive, and if you fry it you get lots of protein+fat. Ground turkey and pork are usually cheaper than beef.
egg shortage?!
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Yes, something about the avian/bird flu killing lots of chickens. HEB is rationing eggs, and Whataburger is cutting its breakfast hours on meals that contain eggs.0
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Texas is in dire straits0
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Almond butter and Cashew butter are a good no-sodium alternative to peanut butter. Both are full of monounsaturated fats and protein just like peanut butter.
Soy milk and almond milk are reasonably cheap at $3 per half gallon. You can also pick up the two pack of soymilk or almond milk for about $5-6 dollars0 -
LolBroScience wrote: »Eggs, Beef, Pork, Sausage, Nuts, Cheese, Full Fat Dairy
These are a few of my favorite thingsProtein powder can be found at a cheap rate per kilo.
Eggs, meat offal (if you don't mind it), peanut butter and full fat milk (fresh is usually cheaper than long life).
Cheap meats are great too if you can find a decent supplier. Turkey and beef mince are a couple of good value for money examples.
What is offal? And I believe I mentioned it, but I'm not supposed to drink full fat milk because I have a small stomach ulcer. It's getting better but I don't want to upset it again so I stay away from most dairy except for eggs because I love them0 -
DancingMoosie wrote: »Yes, something about the avian/bird flu killing lots of chickens. HEB is rationing eggs, and Whataburger is cutting its breakfast hours on meals that contain eggs.
Oh God no someone please just kill me before all the chickens die. I don't want to live in a world without chicken legs and eggs *cries hysterically*0 -
How are eggs dairy?0
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