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10 Low-Cost Protein Foods Ideal For A Balanced Diet

By Tanisha Salwan

Sep 4, 2023

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Eggs

Eggs are rich in protein, and they are one of the cheapest and easily available ingredients.

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Peanut Butter

As per experts, a spoonful of peanut butter can supply over 10 grams of protein. 

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Milk

Milk, apart from calcium content, also has good amount of protein. Best part? It is easily available.

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Oat Breakfast

Oats

Even though known for their slow carbs, oats also contain a good amount of protein.

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Soybeans

Perfect plant-based protein for vegans and vegetarians is soybeans. It is cheap and easily available.

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Paneer

One of the commonly used Indian ingredients is paneer. It is rich in protein as well as other minerals.

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Peas

Peas are an excellent source of protein and is easily available in the market at cheap rates.

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Fish

Fish also comes under cheap protein sources. It also has other minerals and nutrients.

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Lentils

Different lentils, legumes and beans have high protein content and thus, should be added to the diet.

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Curd

As per some studies, curd has higher content of protein as compared to milk. 

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