Cheapest protein at Coles
The 92 Coles products we track, ranked by grams of protein per dollar from Coles's own shelf prices and nutrition panels. Typical product: 6.3 g protein per $1.
Prices last checked 22 October 2026Built by an Accredited Practising Dietitian How it works
Best value in each category at Coles
| Category | Product | Price | Protein per $1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dairy & yoghurt | Coles Skim Milk | $3.40 | 20.6 g |
| Meat & fish | Coles RSPCA Approved Chicken Mince | $6.50 | 14.1 g |
| Tinned fish | Coles Simply Tuna Springwater | $3.30 | 17.5 g |
| Eggs | Coles Barn Laid Cage Free Eggs 12 Pack | $6.10 | 12.5 g |
| Plant protein, tofu & legumes | Coles Red Split Lentils (dry) | $4.00 | 57.5 g |
| Bars & snacks | Heritage Mill High Protein Bars Choc Brownie | $6.00 | 8.8 g |
| Protein powders | Coles Wellness Road Unflavoured Whey Protein Concentrate | $35.00 | 10.7 g |
| Ready meals | Coles Perform High Protein Beef Ragu Bolognese | $12.00 | 3.7 g |
Top 30 at Coles
Coles Red Split Lentils (dry)
Coles · 1kg
$4.00
$0.20 per serve · 12 g protein$0.52 for 30 g protein57.5 g protein per $1$0.40 per 100 g · 23 g protein
57.5 g protein per $1$0.20 per serve · 57.5 g protein per $1$0.20 per serve322 kcal per 100 g
Coles Nature's Kitchen Tofu
Coles · 500g
$3.10
$0.62 per serve · 15 g protein$1.23 for 30 g protein24.4 g protein per $1$0.62 per 100 g · 15 g protein
24.4 g protein per $1$0.62 per serve · 24.4 g protein per $1$0.62 per serve140 kcal per 100 g
Coles Skim Milk
Coles · 2L
$3.40
$0.42 per serve · 8.8 g protein$1.46 for 30 g protein20.6 g protein per $1$0.17 per 100 mL · 3.5 g protein
20.6 g protein per $1$0.42 per serve · 20.6 g protein per $1$0.42 per serve34 kcal per 100 mL
Pauls Plus Protein Low Fat Milk
Coles · 2L
$5.90
$0.89 per serve · 18 g protein$1.47 for 30 g protein20.3 g protein per $1$0.29 per 100 mL · 6.0 g protein
20.3 g protein per $1$0.89 per serve · 20.3 g protein per $1$0.89 per serve68 kcal per 100 mL
Coles Simply Red Kidney Beans
Coles · 420g
$0.95
$0.32 per serve · 6.1 g protein$1.56 for 30 g protein19.2 g protein per $1$0.42 per 100 g · 8.1 g protein
19.2 g protein per $1$0.32 per serve · 19.2 g protein per $1$0.32 per serve109 kcal per 100 g
Coles Nature's Kitchen Firm Tofu
Coles · 300g
$2.50
$0.83 per serve · 15 g protein$1.65 for 30 g protein18.2 g protein per $1$0.83 per 100 g · 15 g protein
18.2 g protein per $1$0.83 per serve · 18.2 g protein per $1$0.83 per serve140 kcal per 100 g
Coles Simply Tuna Springwater
Coles · 425g
$3.30
$0.82 per serve · 14 g protein$1.72 for 30 g protein17.5 g protein per $1$1.18 per 100 g · 21 g protein
17.5 g protein per $1$0.82 per serve · 17.5 g protein per $1$0.82 per serve90 kcal per 100 g
John West Chunk Style Tuna in Springwater
Coles · 425g
$6.30
$1.02 per serve · 18 g protein$1.73 for 30 g protein17.3 g protein per $1$1.48 per 100 g · 26 g protein
17.3 g protein per $1$1.02 per serve · 17.3 g protein per $1$1.02 per serve113 kcal per 100 g
Coles Simply Chick Peas
Coles · 420g
$0.95
$0.32 per serve · 5.4 g protein$1.76 for 30 g protein17.1 g protein per $1$0.42 per 100 g · 7.2 g protein
17.1 g protein per $1$0.32 per serve · 17.1 g protein per $1$0.32 per serve124 kcal per 100 g
Pureland High Protein Firm Tofu
Coles · 500g
$6.00
$1.50 per serve · 22 g protein$2.01 for 30 g protein14.9 g protein per $1$1.20 per 100 g · 18 g protein
14.9 g protein per $1$1.50 per serve · 14.9 g protein per $1$1.50 per serve117 kcal per 100 g
Coles RSPCA Approved Chicken Mince
Coles · 500g
$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
$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
Coles Simply Lentils
Coles · 420g
$0.95
$0.32 per serve · 4.3 g protein$2.18 for 30 g protein13.7 g protein per $1$0.42 per 100 g · 5.8 g protein
13.7 g protein per $1$0.32 per serve · 13.7 g protein per $1$0.32 per serve82 kcal per 100 g
Sanitarium So Good High Protein Soy Milk
Coles · 1L
$3.00
$0.75 per serve · 10 g protein$2.25 for 30 g protein13.3 g protein per $1$0.30 per 100 mL · 4.0 g protein
13.3 g protein per $1$0.75 per serve · 13.3 g protein per $1$0.75 per serve63 kcal per 100 mL
Coles Tuna Chunks In Springwater
Coles · 425g
$4.60
$1.15 per serve · 15 g protein$2.26 for 30 g protein13.3 g protein per $1$1.55 per 100 g · 21 g protein
13.3 g protein per $1$1.15 per serve · 13.3 g protein per $1$1.15 per serve90 kcal per 100 g
Coles Simply Tuna Chunks In Springwater
Coles · 95g
$1.00
$1.00 per serve · 13 g protein$2.35 for 30 g protein12.8 g protein per $1$1.61 per 100 g · 21 g protein
12.8 g protein per $1$1.00 per serve · 12.8 g protein per $1$1.00 per serve90 kcal per 100 g
Coles Barn Laid Cage Free Eggs 12 Pack
Coles · 700g
$6.10
$1.02 per serve · 13 g protein$2.40 for 30 g protein12.5 g protein per $1$0.98 per 100 g · 12 g protein
12.5 g protein per $1$1.02 per serve · 12.5 g protein per $1$1.02 per serve143 kcal per 100 g
Lilydale Free Range Chicken Mince
Coles · 500g
$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
Coles Perform High Protein Greek Yoghurt
Coles · 900g
$7.00
$1.32 per serve · 16 g protein$2.51 for 30 g protein11.9 g protein per $1$0.78 per 100 g · 9.3 g protein
11.9 g protein per $1$1.32 per serve · 11.9 g protein per $1$1.32 per serve56 kcal per 100 g
Coles No Added Hormone Beef Lean Mince
Coles · 800g
$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 Free Range Eggs 12 Pack
Coles · 700g
$6.90
$1.16 per serve · 13 g protein$2.73 for 30 g protein11.0 g protein per $1$1.11 per 100 g · 12 g protein
11.0 g protein per $1$1.16 per serve · 11.0 g protein per $1$1.16 per serve143 kcal per 100 g
Safcol Brisling Sardines In Springwater
Coles · 110g
$1.90
$1.30 per serve · 14 g protein$2.76 for 30 g protein10.9 g protein per $1$1.73 per 100 g · 19 g protein
10.9 g protein per $1$1.30 per serve · 10.9 g protein per $1$1.30 per serve177 kcal per 100 g
Coles No Added Hormone Beef Extra Lean Mince
Coles · 500g
$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
$35.00
$7.00 per 100 g · 75 g protein$2.80 for 30 g protein10.7 g protein per $1$7.00 per 100 g · 75 g protein
10.7 g protein per $1$7.00 per 100 g · 10.7 g protein per $1$7.00 per 100 g401 kcal per 100 g
Coles Perform Whey Protein Powder Chocolate
Coles · 500g
$30.00
$2.10 per serve · 22 g protein$2.84 for 30 g protein10.6 g protein per $1$6.00 per 100 g · 63 g protein
10.6 g protein per $1$2.10 per serve · 10.6 g protein per $1$2.10 per serve332 kcal per 100 g
Coles Low Fat Creamed Cottage Cheese
Coles · 500g
$6.00
$1.20 per serve · 12 g protein$3.03 for 30 g protein9.9 g protein per $1$1.20 per 100 g · 12 g protein
9.9 g protein per $1$1.20 per serve · 9.9 g protein per $1$1.20 per serve87 kcal per 100 g
Coles Edam Cheese Slices
Coles · 200g
$5.20
$0.52 per serve · 5.1 g protein$3.08 for 30 g protein9.7 g protein per $1$2.60 per 100 g · 25 g protein
9.7 g protein per $1$0.52 per serve · 9.7 g protein per $1$0.52 per serve314 kcal per 100 g
Musashi P30 High Protein Powder Vanilla Milkshake
Coles · 900g 20% off
$63.00$79.00
$3.15 per serve · 30 g protein$3.10 for 30 g protein9.7 g protein per $1$7.00 per 100 g · 68 g protein
9.7 g protein per $1$3.15 per serve · 9.7 g protein per $1$3.15 per serve410 kcal per 100 g
Chobani Greek Yogurt Natural Light
Coles · 907g
$8.80
$1.55 per serve · 15 g protein$3.13 for 30 g protein9.6 g protein per $1$0.97 per 100 g · 9.3 g protein
9.6 g protein per $1$1.55 per serve · 9.6 g protein per $1$1.55 per serve56 kcal per 100 g
Farmers Union Greek Style High Protein Yogurt
Coles · 900g
$7.95
$1.76 per serve · 17 g protein$3.18 for 30 g protein9.4 g protein per $1$0.88 per 100 g · 8.3 g protein
9.4 g protein per $1$1.76 per serve · 9.4 g protein per $1$1.76 per serve55 kcal per 100 g
Questions
What is the cheapest protein at Coles?
On 22 October 2026, Coles Red Split Lentils (dry) gave the most protein per dollar at Coles: 57.5 g per $1 ($4.00 for 1kg).
What is the leanest protein at Coles?
Coles Simply Tuna Springwater, at 22.9 g protein per 100 kcal.
How many Coles products does Protein Aisle track?
92 products, re-checked daily from Coles's own website.
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