Cheapest meat & seafood for protein
Packaged meat and seafood with a published nutrition panel, ranked by protein per dollar. Counter meat sold by the kilo usually has no panel online, so it isn't listed.
60 products · prices last checked 22 October 2026Built by an Accredited Practising Dietitian How it works
- Raw mince is usually the cheapest meat per gram of protein.
- Extra-lean mince and breast cuts give more protein per calorie.
- Kangaroo is one of the leanest red meats.
The list
Bega Peanut Butter Smooth 470g
Woolworths · 470g 50% off
30 g protein = $0.92 · 3.8 g protein per 100 kcal
$3.45$6.90
$0.16 per serve · 5.3 g protein$0.92 for 30 g protein32.7 g protein per $1$0.73 per 100 g · 24 g protein
32.7 g protein per $1$0.16 per serve · 32.7 g protein per $1$0.16 per serve626 kcal per 100 g
Bega Peanut Butter Crunchy 470g
Woolworths · 470g 50% off
30 g protein = $0.92 · 3.8 g protein per 100 kcal
$3.45$6.90
$0.16 per serve · 5.3 g protein$0.92 for 30 g protein32.7 g protein per $1$0.73 per 100 g · 24 g protein
32.7 g protein per $1$0.16 per serve · 32.7 g protein per $1$0.16 per serve624 kcal per 100 g
Bega Light Peanut Butter Smooth 470g
Woolworths · 470g 50% off
30 g protein = $1.25 · 3.1 g protein per 100 kcal
$3.45$6.90
$0.16 per serve · 3.9 g protein$1.25 for 30 g protein24.0 g protein per $1$0.73 per 100 g · 18 g protein
24.0 g protein per $1$0.16 per serve · 24.0 g protein per $1$0.16 per serve562 kcal per 100 g
$6.50
$1.30 per serve · 18 g protein$2.13 for 30 g protein14.1 g protein per $1$1.30 per 100 g · 18 g protein
14.1 g protein per $1$1.30 per serve · 14.1 g protein per $1$1.30 per serve117 kcal per 100 g
Coles RSPCA Chicken Extra Lean Breast Mince
Coles · 500g
30 g protein = $2.13 · 21.0 g protein per 100 kcal
$8.00
$1.60 per serve · 22 g protein$2.13 for 30 g protein14.1 g protein per $1$1.60 per 100 g · 22 g protein
14.1 g protein per $1$1.60 per serve · 14.1 g protein per $1$1.60 per serve107 kcal per 100 g
$15.00
$1.88 per serve · 26 g protein$2.14 for 30 g protein14.0 g protein per $1$1.50 per 100 g · 21 g protein
14.0 g protein per $1$1.88 per serve · 14.0 g protein per $1$1.88 per serve104 kcal per 100 g
Woolworths RSPCA Approved Chicken Tenderloins 640g
Woolworths · 640g 2 for $18.50
30 g protein = $2.21 · 21.2 g protein per 100 kcal
$10.50
$1.64 per serve · 22 g protein$2.21 for 30 g protein13.6 g protein per $1$1.64 per 100 g · 22 g protein
13.6 g protein per $1$1.64 per serve · 13.6 g protein per $1$1.64 per serve105 kcal per 100 g
$6.99
$1.40 per serve · 19 g protein$2.21 for 30 g protein13.6 g protein per $1$1.40 per 100 g · 19 g protein
13.6 g protein per $1$1.40 per serve · 13.6 g protein per $1$1.40 per serve169 kcal per 100 g
$6.50
$1.62 per serve · 22 g protein$2.22 for 30 g protein13.5 g protein per $1$1.30 per 100 g · 18 g protein
13.5 g protein per $1$1.62 per serve · 13.5 g protein per $1$1.62 per serve181 kcal per 100 g
$22.50
$1.25 per serve · 16 g protein$2.36 for 30 g protein12.7 g protein per $1$1.25 per 100 g · 16 g protein
12.7 g protein per $1$1.25 per serve · 12.7 g protein per $1$1.25 per serve228 kcal per 100 g
$6.99
$0.70 per serve · 8.8 g protein$2.38 for 30 g protein12.6 g protein per $1$1.40 per 100 g · 18 g protein
12.6 g protein per $1$0.70 per serve · 12.6 g protein per $1$0.70 per serve119 kcal per 100 g
$9.00
$1.80 per serve · 22 g protein$2.42 for 30 g protein12.4 g protein per $1$1.80 per 100 g · 22 g protein
12.4 g protein per $1$1.80 per serve · 12.4 g protein per $1$1.80 per serve105 kcal per 100 g
Carman's Granola Protein Rich Almond & Hazelnut 450g
Woolworths · 450g 21% off
30 g protein = $2.45 · 4.3 g protein per 100 kcal
$7.00$8.90
$0.70 per serve · 8.6 g protein$2.45 for 30 g protein12.2 g protein per $1$1.56 per 100 g · 19 g protein
12.2 g protein per $1$0.70 per serve · 12.2 g protein per $1$0.70 per serve445 kcal per 100 g
John West Tuna With Lemon & Cracked Pepper Value 95g x 12 pack
Woolworths · 95g x 12 pack
30 g protein = $2.51 · 15.1 g protein per 100 kcal
$18.00
$1.18 per serve · 14 g protein$2.51 for 30 g protein12.0 g protein per $1$1.58 per 100 g · 19 g protein
12.0 g protein per $1$1.18 per serve · 12.0 g protein per $1$1.18 per serve125 kcal per 100 g
John West Tuna With Chilli Value 95g x 12 pack
Woolworths · 95g x 12 pack
30 g protein = $2.52 · 12.0 g protein per 100 kcal
$18.00
$1.23 per serve · 15 g protein$2.52 for 30 g protein11.9 g protein per $1$1.58 per 100 g · 19 g protein
11.9 g protein per $1$1.23 per serve · 11.9 g protein per $1$1.23 per serve157 kcal per 100 g
Coles No Added Hormone Beef Lean Mince
Coles · 800g
30 g protein = $2.72 · 12.2 g protein per 100 kcal
$15.50
$1.94 per serve · 21 g protein$2.72 for 30 g protein11.0 g protein per $1$1.94 per 100 g · 21 g protein
11.0 g protein per $1$1.94 per serve · 11.0 g protein per $1$1.94 per serve176 kcal per 100 g
Coles No Added Hormone Beef Extra Lean Mince
Coles · 500g
30 g protein = $2.76 · 16.0 g protein per 100 kcal
$9.80
$1.96 per serve · 21 g protein$2.76 for 30 g protein10.9 g protein per $1$1.96 per 100 g · 21 g protein
10.9 g protein per $1$1.96 per serve · 10.9 g protein per $1$1.96 per serve133 kcal per 100 g
Woolworths Heart Smart Extra Lean Beef Mince 500g
Woolworths · 500g 2% off
30 g protein = $2.77 · 16.3 g protein per 100 kcal
$9.80$10.00
$1.96 per serve · 21 g protein$2.77 for 30 g protein10.8 g protein per $1$1.96 per 100 g · 21 g protein
10.8 g protein per $1$1.96 per serve · 10.8 g protein per $1$1.96 per serve130 kcal per 100 g
Woolworths Shredded Chicken Breast Oil & Sea Salt 85g
Oil & Sea Salt
Woolworths · 85g
30 g protein = $2.84 · 12.4 g protein per 100 kcal
$1.40
$1.40 per serve · 15 g protein$2.84 for 30 g protein10.6 g protein per $1$1.65 per 100 g · 17 g protein
10.6 g protein per $1$1.40 per serve · 10.6 g protein per $1$1.40 per serve140 kcal per 100 g
$19.00
$1.90 per serve · 20 g protein$2.85 for 30 g protein10.5 g protein per $1$1.90 per 100 g · 20 g protein
10.5 g protein per $1$1.90 per serve · 10.5 g protein per $1$1.90 per serve170 kcal per 100 g
Ocean Chef New Zealand Hoki Fillets 1kg
Woolworths · 1kg
30 g protein = $2.87 · 20.8 g protein per 100 kcal
$17.50
$1.75 per serve · 18 g protein$2.87 for 30 g protein10.5 g protein per $1$1.75 per 100 g · 18 g protein
10.5 g protein per $1$1.75 per serve · 10.5 g protein per $1$1.75 per serve88 kcal per 100 g
Woolworths Lean Beef Mince 500g
Woolworths · 500g 2% off
30 g protein = $2.94 · 11.8 g protein per 100 kcal
$9.80$10.00
$1.96 per serve · 20 g protein$2.94 for 30 g protein10.2 g protein per $1$1.96 per 100 g · 20 g protein
10.2 g protein per $1$1.96 per serve · 10.2 g protein per $1$1.96 per serve170 kcal per 100 g
Steggles High Protein Chicken Tenders Southern Style 400g
Woolworths · 400g
30 g protein = $3.06 · 12.5 g protein per 100 kcal
$8.50
$4.25 per serve · 42 g protein$3.06 for 30 g protein9.8 g protein per $1$2.12 per 100 g · 21 g protein
9.8 g protein per $1$4.25 per serve · 9.8 g protein per $1$4.25 per serve166 kcal per 100 g
Steggles High Protein Salt & Cracked Pepper Chicken Tenders 400g
Woolworths · 400g
30 g protein = $3.11 · 12.1 g protein per 100 kcal
$8.50
$4.25 per serve · 41 g protein$3.11 for 30 g protein9.7 g protein per $1$2.12 per 100 g · 20 g protein
9.7 g protein per $1$4.25 per serve · 9.7 g protein per $1$4.25 per serve170 kcal per 100 g
Ingham's Turkey Breast Strips 400g
Woolworths · 400g
30 g protein = $3.11 · 22.1 g protein per 100 kcal
$8.80
$2.20 per serve · 21 g protein$3.11 for 30 g protein9.6 g protein per $1$2.20 per 100 g · 21 g protein
9.6 g protein per $1$2.20 per serve · 9.6 g protein per $1$2.20 per serve96 kcal per 100 g
Ingham's Turkey Breast Mince 400g
Woolworths · 400g
30 g protein = $3.27 · 20.3 g protein per 100 kcal
$10.20
$2.55 per serve · 23 g protein$3.27 for 30 g protein9.2 g protein per $1$2.55 per 100 g · 23 g protein
9.2 g protein per $1$2.55 per serve · 9.2 g protein per $1$2.55 per serve115 kcal per 100 g
$11.50
$3.45 per serve · 32 g protein$3.29 for 30 g protein9.1 g protein per $1$2.30 per 100 g · 21 g protein
9.1 g protein per $1$3.45 per serve · 9.1 g protein per $1$3.45 per serve94 kcal per 100 g
Ocean Chef Yellowfin Tuna Steaks 1kg
Woolworths · 1kg
30 g protein = $3.37 · 24.1 g protein per 100 kcal
$30.00
$3.75 per serve · 33 g protein$3.37 for 30 g protein8.9 g protein per $1$3.00 per 100 g · 27 g protein
8.9 g protein per $1$3.75 per serve · 8.9 g protein per $1$3.75 per serve111 kcal per 100 g
Primo Protein Mild Salami 150g
Woolworths · 150g 41% off
30 g protein = $3.42 · 6.2 g protein per 100 kcal
$4.10$6.90
$2.05 per serve · 18 g protein$3.42 for 30 g protein8.8 g protein per $1$2.73 per 100 g · 24 g protein
8.8 g protein per $1$2.05 per serve · 8.8 g protein per $1$2.05 per serve387 kcal per 100 g
$22.00
$2.75 per serve · 24 g protein$3.44 for 30 g protein8.7 g protein per $1$2.20 per 100 g · 19 g protein
8.7 g protein per $1$2.75 per serve · 8.7 g protein per $1$2.75 per serve125 kcal per 100 g
Macro Grass Fed Lean Beef Mince 500g
Woolworths · 500g
30 g protein = $3.60 · 11.8 g protein per 100 kcal
$12.00
$2.40 per serve · 20 g protein$3.60 for 30 g protein8.3 g protein per $1$2.40 per 100 g · 20 g protein
8.3 g protein per $1$2.40 per serve · 8.3 g protein per $1$2.40 per serve170 kcal per 100 g
K-Roo Kangaroo Steak 500g
Woolworths · 500g 13% off
30 g protein = $3.71 · 21.0 g protein per 100 kcal
$13.00$15.00
$3.25 per serve · 26 g protein$3.71 for 30 g protein8.1 g protein per $1$2.60 per 100 g · 21 g protein
8.1 g protein per $1$3.25 per serve · 8.1 g protein per $1$3.25 per serve100 kcal per 100 g
Macro Grass Fed Australian Lamb Mince 450g
Woolworths · 450g
30 g protein = $3.80 · 8.7 g protein per 100 kcal
$10.25
$2.28 per serve · 18 g protein$3.80 for 30 g protein7.9 g protein per $1$2.28 per 100 g · 18 g protein
7.9 g protein per $1$2.28 per serve · 7.9 g protein per $1$2.28 per serve206 kcal per 100 g
Macro Grass Fed Australian Beef Mince 500g
Woolworths · 500g
30 g protein = $3.81 · 7.8 g protein per 100 kcal
$11.50
$2.30 per serve · 18 g protein$3.81 for 30 g protein7.9 g protein per $1$2.30 per 100 g · 18 g protein
7.9 g protein per $1$2.30 per serve · 7.9 g protein per $1$2.30 per serve233 kcal per 100 g
Ingham's Frozen Turkey Breast Traditional Roast 1kg
Woolworths · 1kg
30 g protein = $3.82 · 13.8 g protein per 100 kcal
$19.50
$2.92 per serve · 23 g protein$3.82 for 30 g protein7.8 g protein per $1$1.95 per 100 g · 15 g protein
7.8 g protein per $1$2.92 per serve · 7.8 g protein per $1$2.92 per serve111 kcal per 100 g
Primo Protein Roast Chicken Breast 150g
Woolworths · 150g 41% off
30 g protein = $3.83 · 17.3 g protein per 100 kcal
$4.10$6.90
$2.05 per serve · 16 g protein$3.83 for 30 g protein7.8 g protein per $1$2.73 per 100 g · 21 g protein
7.8 g protein per $1$2.05 per serve · 7.8 g protein per $1$2.05 per serve124 kcal per 100 g
Ocean Royale Atlantic Salmon Portions 1kg
ALDI · 1kg
30 g protein = $3.84 · 9.7 g protein per 100 kcal
$25.99
$3.25 per serve · 25 g protein$3.84 for 30 g protein7.8 g protein per $1$2.60 per 100 g · 20 g protein
7.8 g protein per $1$3.25 per serve · 7.8 g protein per $1$3.25 per serve210 kcal per 100 g
$11.00
$2.75 per serve · 21 g protein$3.93 for 30 g protein7.6 g protein per $1$2.75 per 100 g · 21 g protein
7.6 g protein per $1$2.75 per serve · 7.6 g protein per $1$2.75 per serve100 kcal per 100 g
$9.00
$1.29 per serve · 9.6 g protein$4.04 for 30 g protein7.4 g protein per $1$2.57 per 100 g · 19 g protein
7.4 g protein per $1$1.29 per serve · 7.4 g protein per $1$1.29 per serve113 kcal per 100 g
Moira Mac's Classic Roasted Chicken Breast 350g
Woolworths · 350g
30 g protein = $4.04 · 16.9 g protein per 100 kcal
$9.00
$1.29 per serve · 9.6 g protein$4.04 for 30 g protein7.4 g protein per $1$2.57 per 100 g · 19 g protein
7.4 g protein per $1$1.29 per serve · 7.4 g protein per $1$1.29 per serve113 kcal per 100 g
Moira Mac's Portuguese Roasted Chicken Breast 350g
Woolworths · 350g
30 g protein = $4.04 · 15.5 g protein per 100 kcal
$9.00
$1.29 per serve · 9.6 g protein$4.04 for 30 g protein7.4 g protein per $1$2.57 per 100 g · 19 g protein
7.4 g protein per $1$1.29 per serve · 7.4 g protein per $1$1.29 per serve123 kcal per 100 g
Tassal Cooked Aussie Tiger Prawns 475g
Woolworths · 475g
30 g protein = $4.18 · 22.2 g protein per 100 kcal
$16.00
$4.04 per serve · 29 g protein$4.18 for 30 g protein7.2 g protein per $1$3.37 per 100 g · 24 g protein
7.2 g protein per $1$4.04 per serve · 7.2 g protein per $1$4.04 per serve109 kcal per 100 g
Just Caught Raw Prawns Tail Off Large 1kg
Woolworths · 1kg
30 g protein = $4.26 · 23.2 g protein per 100 kcal
$29.00
$2.90 per serve · 20 g protein$4.26 for 30 g protein7.0 g protein per $1$2.90 per 100 g · 20 g protein
7.0 g protein per $1$2.90 per serve · 7.0 g protein per $1$2.90 per serve88 kcal per 100 g
Berg Roast Chicken Breast Slices Twin Pack, 200g
ALDI · 200g
30 g protein = $4.40 · 18.9 g protein per 100 kcal
$6.49
$1.62 per serve · 11 g protein$4.40 for 30 g protein6.8 g protein per $1$3.25 per 100 g · 22 g protein
6.8 g protein per $1$1.62 per serve · 6.8 g protein per $1$1.62 per serve117 kcal per 100 g
Woolworths Shredded Chicken Breast 250g
Woolworths · 250g
30 g protein = $4.46 · 19.8 g protein per 100 kcal
$9.00
$2.23 per serve · 15 g protein$4.46 for 30 g protein6.7 g protein per $1$3.60 per 100 g · 24 g protein
6.7 g protein per $1$2.23 per serve · 6.7 g protein per $1$2.23 per serve122 kcal per 100 g
Moira Mac's Smoked Chicken Breast 300g
Woolworths · 300g
30 g protein = $4.57 · 18.8 g protein per 100 kcal
$8.50
$1.42 per serve · 9.3 g protein$4.57 for 30 g protein6.6 g protein per $1$2.83 per 100 g · 19 g protein
6.6 g protein per $1$1.42 per serve · 6.6 g protein per $1$1.42 per serve99 kcal per 100 g
Ocean Royale Natural Atlantic Salmon Fillets 250g
ALDI · 250g
30 g protein = $4.59 · 10.2 g protein per 100 kcal
$7.99
$4.00 per serve · 26 g protein$4.59 for 30 g protein6.5 g protein per $1$3.20 per 100 g · 21 g protein
6.5 g protein per $1$4.00 per serve · 6.5 g protein per $1$4.00 per serve204 kcal per 100 g
FroPro Chicken Breast Fillets Southern Style 300g
Woolworths · 300g
30 g protein = $4.74 · 15.3 g protein per 100 kcal
$12.95
$6.48 per serve · 41 g protein$4.74 for 30 g protein6.3 g protein per $1$4.32 per 100 g · 27 g protein
6.3 g protein per $1$6.48 per serve · 6.3 g protein per $1$6.48 per serve179 kcal per 100 g
Woolworths Frozen Salmon Fillets Skin On 250g
Woolworths · 250g
30 g protein = $4.86 · 10.9 g protein per 100 kcal
$8.50
$4.25 per serve · 26 g protein$4.86 for 30 g protein6.2 g protein per $1$3.40 per 100 g · 21 g protein
6.2 g protein per $1$4.25 per serve · 6.2 g protein per $1$4.25 per serve193 kcal per 100 g
Woolworths Raw Prawns Deveined Tail Off 1kg
Woolworths · 1kg
30 g protein = $5.12 · 23.4 g protein per 100 kcal
$28.00
$2.80 per serve · 16 g protein$5.12 for 30 g protein5.9 g protein per $1$2.80 per 100 g · 16 g protein
5.9 g protein per $1$2.80 per serve · 5.9 g protein per $1$2.80 per serve70 kcal per 100 g
Coles Free Range Chicken Breast Carved Roast
Coles · 200g
30 g protein = $5.15 · 20.1 g protein per 100 kcal
$8.20
$2.71 per serve · 16 g protein$5.15 for 30 g protein5.8 g protein per $1$4.10 per 100 g · 24 g protein
5.8 g protein per $1$2.71 per serve · 5.8 g protein per $1$2.71 per serve119 kcal per 100 g
Macro Organic Chicken Breast Fillet 300g - 600g
Woolworths · 300g - 600g
30 g protein = $5.15 · 12.3 g protein per 100 kcal
$20.70
$3.45 per 100 g · 20 g protein$5.15 for 30 g protein5.8 g protein per $1$3.45 per 100 g · 20 g protein
5.8 g protein per $1$3.45 per 100 g · 5.8 g protein per $1$3.45 per 100 g164 kcal per 100 g
$15.50
$5.81 per serve · 33 g protein$5.28 for 30 g protein5.7 g protein per $1$3.88 per 100 g · 22 g protein
5.7 g protein per $1$5.81 per serve · 5.7 g protein per $1$5.81 per serve99 kcal per 100 g
Moira Mac's Pulled Chicken Breast 250g
Woolworths · 250g
30 g protein = $5.60 · 19.0 g protein per 100 kcal
$8.50
$1.70 per serve · 9.1 g protein$5.60 for 30 g protein5.3 g protein per $1$3.40 per 100 g · 18 g protein
5.3 g protein per $1$1.70 per serve · 5.3 g protein per $1$1.70 per serve96 kcal per 100 g
Woolworths Cooked & Peeled Cocktail Prawns Tail On 1kg
Woolworths · 1kg
30 g protein = $5.62 · 17.2 g protein per 100 kcal
$30.00
$3.00 per serve · 16 g protein$5.62 for 30 g protein5.3 g protein per $1$3.00 per 100 g · 16 g protein
5.3 g protein per $1$3.00 per serve · 5.3 g protein per $1$3.00 per serve93 kcal per 100 g
$6.50
$3.25 per serve · 17 g protein$5.68 for 30 g protein5.3 g protein per $1$4.33 per 100 g · 23 g protein
5.3 g protein per $1$3.25 per serve · 5.3 g protein per $1$3.25 per serve123 kcal per 100 g
Just Caught Raw Prawns Tail Off Large 300g
Woolworths · 300g
30 g protein = $5.69 · 23.2 g protein per 100 kcal
$11.60
$3.87 per serve · 20 g protein$5.69 for 30 g protein5.3 g protein per $1$3.87 per 100 g · 20 g protein
5.3 g protein per $1$3.87 per serve · 5.3 g protein per $1$3.87 per serve88 kcal per 100 g
Coles Sliced Peri Peri Roast Chicken Breast
Coles · 150g
30 g protein = $5.75 · 18.2 g protein per 100 kcal
$6.50
$3.25 per serve · 17 g protein$5.75 for 30 g protein5.2 g protein per $1$4.33 per 100 g · 23 g protein
5.2 g protein per $1$3.25 per serve · 5.2 g protein per $1$3.25 per serve124 kcal per 100 g
$5.00$6.60
$1.25 per serve · 6.4 g protein$5.86 for 30 g protein5.1 g protein per $1$3.12 per 100 g · 16 g protein
5.1 g protein per $1$1.25 per serve · 5.1 g protein per $1$1.25 per serve92 kcal per 100 g
Ingham's Turkey Breast Portion 400g
Woolworths · 400g
30 g protein = $5.88 · 14.7 g protein per 100 kcal
$12.00
$3.00 per serve · 15 g protein$5.88 for 30 g protein5.1 g protein per $1$3.00 per 100 g · 15 g protein
5.1 g protein per $1$3.00 per serve · 5.1 g protein per $1$3.00 per serve104 kcal per 100 g
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Questions
What's the cheapest meat for protein in Australia?
On 22 October 2026, Bega Peanut Butter Smooth 470g (Woolworths) at 32.7 g protein per $1, about $0.92 for 30 g of protein.
What's the cheapest of each kind of meat and seafood?
Meat-fish: Bega Peanut Butter Smooth 470g (32.7 g per $1); Chicken: Coles RSPCA Approved Chicken Mince (14.1 g per $1); Kangaroo: K-Roo Kangaroo Mince 1kg (14.0 g per $1); Pork: Ironbark Pork Lean Pork Mince 500g (13.6 g per $1).
Which meat has the most protein per calorie?
Ocean Chef Yellowfin Tuna Steaks 1kg (Woolworths) at 24.1 g protein per 100 kcal.
Why aren't fresh steaks and fillets sold by the kilo listed?
Most meat sold by weight at the counter doesn't publish a nutrition panel online. We only list products with a published panel, so nothing is estimated.
Is meat cheaper than other protein?
Per gram of protein, raw mince and chicken are often cheaper than ready-to-eat meats, but legumes, eggs and milk are usually cheaper again.
