cheapest protein source

[WarHeRo]

what's the cheapest protein source available?

[SvarogX]

Opprinnelig skrevet av Dutchgamer1982:

so OP.. your short answer : the cheapest source is Linzen (lentils) sold dried in bags.
nearly 25% protain.

but it will fatten you up...

but for a healthy diet.. toss in some eggs and quark too.

So wrong.

Cheapest source of protein is as I have mentioned, pea protein powder. He gets 1 kg of this stuff for like 7 bucks, its a full protein and he needs only 20 grams of it a day.

Also, lentis won't fatten you up, its a pretty lean protein source.

[Dutchgamer1982]

Opprinnelig skrevet av AdahnGorion:

Opprinnelig skrevet av Dutchgamer1982:

these are the CHEAP options... if you want the BEST options.. than that will cost you...


horsemeat contains like 30% protain and is extremely lean. (but it is a costly meat type)
veal has similair numbers.
filet mignon, is also lean and has excelent protains, but like all beef it has about 20% protain.. which is less than horse and veal.

there excist enriched dairy product (quark with condensed milk protain but still skimmed so not as much fat) it contains 10% protain.

goose and quall eggs also contain about 13% protain which is a bit higher than the 11% chickeneggs contain.

Mealworms have 20% protein and seaweed have up to 47%

eating insect?? yuk... and 20% is less than 30% of horse..
and you be hard pressed finding it in bulk for sale..

and seaweed.. not any type sold here..
I looked.. what little can be bought at specialy stores (zeekraal, google translate calls it samphire..) and lamsoor (translates as sea lavender or limonium)
zeekraal contains 11% protain.. lamsoor 2%

[Electric Cupcake]

Cricket flour and seaweed derivatives will become increasingly critical staples for the global food supply in coming decades.

Maybe kudzu, as well.

[AdahnGorion]

Opprinnelig skrevet av Electric Cupcake:

Cricket flour and seaweed derivatives will become increasingly critical staples for the global food supply in coming decades.

Maybe kudzu, as well.

I already own a mealworm farm and have a seaweed plot.
My main problem have been trying to sell it as a nutrient paste, but don´t you worry.. eventually it will become the golden standard for humans.

[Dutchgamer1982]

Opprinnelig skrevet av SneX92:

Opprinnelig skrevet av Dutchgamer1982:

so OP.. your short answer : the cheapest source is Linzen (lentils) sold dried in bags.
nearly 25% protain.

but it will fatten you up...

but for a healthy diet.. toss in some eggs and quark too.

So wrong.

Cheapest source of protein is as I have mentioned, pea protein powder. He gets 1 kg of this stuff for like 7 bucks, its a full protein and he needs only 20 grams of it a day.

Also, lentis won't fatten you up, its a pretty lean protein source.

looked that up.. thats a suplement not normal food.
and it costs more here..

16 euro for a bag of a kilo.. and it has 69.7% protain (that is the pea protain powder suplement you mentioned)

thats 2.3 cent per gram of protain.. which makes it more expensive than lentils and quark..

[Dutchgamer1982]

Opprinnelig skrevet av Electric Cupcake:

Cricket flour and seaweed derivatives will become increasingly critical staples for the global food supply in coming decades.

Maybe kudzu, as well.

I have no objective to seaweed.. but you can feed the soylent green to others tyvm.. I enjoy my horsemeat just fine.

and I eat unprocessed.. so once you come to me with pea flour.. I already kind of NOPE on that.. I prefer to cook from scratch from ingredients that are unprocessed.
but I admit thats a personal pick.

[SvarogX]

Opprinnelig skrevet av Dutchgamer1982:

Opprinnelig skrevet av SneX92:

So wrong.

Cheapest source of protein is as I have mentioned, pea protein powder. He gets 1 kg of this stuff for like 7 bucks, its a full protein and he needs only 20 grams of it a day.

Also, lentis won't fatten you up, its a pretty lean protein source.

looked that up.. thats a suplement not normal food.
and it costs more here..

16 euro for a bag of a kilo.. and it has 69.7% protain (that is the pea protain powder suplement you mentioned)

thats 2.3 cent per gram of protain.. which makes it more expensive than lentils and quark..

Your problem. If your search properly you get cheaper ones with more protein.

A bodybuilder for example can't even eat enough proteins in a day just through lentils just to cover his needs, pea protein however allows him to do that.

Now most importantly, lentis are NOT a full protein, making it basically next to useless for someone looking for a proper protein source as your muscles need all 9 amino-acids.

So lentis shouldn't even be on the list other than a little snack for between the meals or as a side for your meal consisting of FULL PROTEIN sources such as peas, meat or fish.

Do you even lift bro? Obviously not.

[Dutchgamer1982]

Opprinnelig skrevet av SneX92:

Opprinnelig skrevet av Dutchgamer1982:

looked that up.. thats a suplement not normal food.
and it costs more here..

16 euro for a bag of a kilo.. and it has 69.7% protain (that is the pea protain powder suplement you mentioned)

thats 2.3 cent per gram of protain.. which makes it more expensive than lentils and quark..

Your problem. If your search properly you get cheaper ones with more protein.

A bodybuilder for example can't even eat enough proteins in a day just through lentils just to cover his needs, pea protein however allows him to do that.

Now most importantly, lentis are NOT a full protein, making it basically next to useless for someone looking for a proper protein source as your muscles need all 9 amino-acids.

So lentis shouldn't even be on the list other than a little snack for between the meals or as a side for your meal consisting of FULL PROTEIN sources such as peas, meat or fish.

lentils contain 25% protain.. which is more than beef...
they are one of the most protain rich variants of legumes.

but I admit I just like to remain fit.. I am naturually strong.. often outperformed those fitness buffs in atletics pure due never drinking, never smoking, well rested and eat well..
and always loved to eat healthy and well balanced..

ofcourse the TRUE buffs have more strenght but in my experience most just look pretty but when it comes to press weight, run fast, run long, jump far, jump high.. they aint cutting it..
many coleguas and studends have twice the girth in their arms.. and I easely press them down.,

so I prefer my dad bod if that gives me this kind of condition;)

[Big Gates]

definitely soy…
but also the protein source with the lowest quality.

[SvarogX]

Opprinnelig skrevet av Dutchgamer1982:

Opprinnelig skrevet av SneX92:

Your problem. If your search properly you get cheaper ones with more protein.

A bodybuilder for example can't even eat enough proteins in a day just through lentils just to cover his needs, pea protein however allows him to do that.

Now most importantly, lentis are NOT a full protein, making it basically next to useless for someone looking for a proper protein source as your muscles need all 9 amino-acids.

So lentis shouldn't even be on the list other than a little snack for between the meals or as a side for your meal consisting of FULL PROTEIN sources such as peas, meat or fish.

lentils contain 25% protain.. which is more than beef...
they are one of the most protain rich variants of legumes.

What part of lentils not being a full-protein did you not understand ?

And why are you not considering protein per calorie?

There are so many information gaps in what you have stated. Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with lentils, I eat lentils a lot, but if you are looking for the most effective and efficient protein source that is also the cheapest, you can't mention lentils for the stated reasons.

Huh? What kind of bodybuilders did you compare with and what kind of students do you know ?LOL

You throw so many points into one sentence, I dont even know how to respond in a categorized manner here.

Of course there is a major difference between someone who trains for sheer fitness, for heavy lifting muscle strength, for cardio or for sheer aesthetics only.

If you take a proper natural bodybuilder, he is gonna succeed in strength in all aspects and some random student or whatever collaegues you are talking about, isn't going to top that, unless they train the same manner.
How good a bodybuilder or weight lifter is at running and cardio, depends of his training schedule. Most bodybuilders or weight lifters do not really train for cardio and running speed.

But anyway, what has this to do with the topic? All of them need full proteins.

PS: You are not pressing anyone down. lol. Especially not a professional weight lifter my dude.

[Dutchgamer1982]

Opprinnelig skrevet av SneX92:

Opprinnelig skrevet av Dutchgamer1982:

lentils contain 25% protain.. which is more than beef...
they are one of the most protain rich variants of legumes.

What part of lentils not being a full-protein did you not understand ?

And why are you not considering protein per calorie?

There are so many information gaps in what you have stated. Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with lentils, I eat lentils a lot, but if you are looking for the most effective and efficient protein source that is also the cheapest, you can't mention lentils for the stated reasons.

oh I eat myself a lot of lean dairy.. as well as eggs.. not that fond of chicken.. so I add horsemeat.
but butget is less an issue for me.
never grabbed any suplements though.

but when I was collegepoor.. lentils were a vital survival thing;)

[Dutchgamer1982]

Opprinnelig skrevet av SneX92:

Opprinnelig skrevet av Dutchgamer1982:

lentils contain 25% protain.. which is more than beef...
they are one of the most protain rich variants of legumes.

What part of lentils not being a full-protein did you not understand ?

And why are you not considering protein per calorie?

There are so many information gaps in what you have stated. Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with lentils, I eat lentils a lot, but if you are looking for the most effective and efficient protein source that is also the cheapest, you can't mention lentils for the stated reasons.

protain per calory. for me never has been an issue.. as stated personally i like being fit and strong.. I not try to get any bodytype.. I never ever have had a sixpack in my life..
I was always ♥♥♥♥♥♥ than most around me that had one as well as those thick arms and get all the ladies looking.
but I know better thand that thats all fluff and no content. pretty boys.
many strongman have a pot belly many top atletes in many sports are compared to bodybuilders quite skinny.. despite capable to much greater feats.

but I considered it.. thats also why i said better not lentels. but the 2d best option.. pricewise : quark.. with some chickenfilet and eggs tossed in for good measure.

[SvarogX]

Opprinnelig skrevet av Dutchgamer1982:

Opprinnelig skrevet av SneX92:

What part of lentils not being a full-protein did you not understand ?

And why are you not considering protein per calorie?

There are so many information gaps in what you have stated. Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with lentils, I eat lentils a lot, but if you are looking for the most effective and efficient protein source that is also the cheapest, you can't mention lentils for the stated reasons.

oh I eat myself a lot of lean dairy.. as well as eggs.. not that fond of chicken.. so I add horsemeat.
but butget is less an issue for me.
never grabbed any suplements though.

but when I was collegepoor.. lentils were a vital survival thing;)

As said, nothing wrong with that. But in regards to the topic, lentils aren't the right answer here.

Also, if you reach a point like me, you will eventually use protein supplements such as pea protein powder or whey or whatever you choose to use and you know why ?

Because if you train a lot, digestion will eventually come into play. Whatever you eat takes time to digest, but protein powder with all 9 amino acids, mixed in with numerous fruits and some line seed oil for the omega fats you need, will digest in no time and you can exercise again and cover basically an entire meal.

I have never been a fan of supplements either, but you will reach a point where it just makes sense.

Its never absolutely necessary, but it just makes sense.

[SvarogX]

Opprinnelig skrevet av Dutchgamer1982:

Opprinnelig skrevet av SneX92:

What part of lentils not being a full-protein did you not understand ?

And why are you not considering protein per calorie?

There are so many information gaps in what you have stated. Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with lentils, I eat lentils a lot, but if you are looking for the most effective and efficient protein source that is also the cheapest, you can't mention lentils for the stated reasons.

protain per calory. for me never has been an issue.. as stated personally i like being fit and strong.. I not try to get any bodytype.. I never ever have had a sixpack in my life..
I was always ♥♥♥♥♥♥ than most around me that had one as well as those thick arms and get all the ladies looking.
but I know better thand that thats all fluff and no content. pretty boys.
many strongman have a pot belly many top atletes in many sports are compared to bodybuilders quite skinny.. despite capable to much greater feats.

I am in my early 30s, I could not care less about prettiness. But I train to be lean as in keep a low body fat (below 14%) and be very strong, fast as well as have a good cardio. I do all of this for my health and to stay in shape to be capable.

Of course I look at the foods I consume, if I don't, I get fat or will get hunger attacks as I lack protein and vitamines.

This is why I know very well what sources of protein do what. Try exercising like I do in my home gym and the woods and go with eating just lentils every evening for a week, you will get shaky arms and legs and feel weak and bad in no time, because it lacks amino acids and forces you to eat a lot of it. Now throw a protein shake into this with some pea protein and the things I stated and you won't have any of those issues.

Also, when I want a day of protein and some decent food, I throw in a good piece of salmon or tuna, throw some beans on the side, a bit of cheese, some olive oil on top and enjoy it with some nice veggies and potato.

[Dutchgamer1982]

Opprinnelig skrevet av SneX92:

Opprinnelig skrevet av Dutchgamer1982:

oh I eat myself a lot of lean dairy.. as well as eggs.. not that fond of chicken.. so I add horsemeat.
but butget is less an issue for me.
never grabbed any suplements though.

but when I was collegepoor.. lentils were a vital survival thing;)

As said, nothing wrong with that. But in regards to the topic, lentils aren't the right answer here.

Also, if you reach a point like me, you will eventually use protein supplements such as pea protein powder or whey or whatever you choose to use and you know why ?

Because if you train a lot, digestion will eventually come into play. Whatever you eat takes time to digest, but protein powder with all 9 amino acids, mixed in with numerous fruits and some line seed oil for the omega fats you need, will digest in no time and you can exercise again and cover basically an entire meal.

I have never been a fan of supplements either, but you will reach a point where it just makes sense.

Its never absolutely necessary, but it just makes sense.

that I get..
but well lets say.. as those around me who looked like that.. i always easely outperformed at gymnnastics in school.. and now occationally (I am a 40+ teacher.. I just like to stay fit and love extreme survival as a hobby but I not compete or anything nor visit gyms..) but plenty of students who can be put in their place and cheer when their old theologics and physics teach join in..

I may be in turning an absolute wreck (my agility after 40+ years is gone;)) but my stamina and strenght are still there...

so I always considered those gymbuffs more for show than serious even though yeah professional atletes too use suplements... absolutely..

so call me more causual.. so I personally never reached that "can't digest it in time"
for me how well my body can take the punishment starts to be more an issue.. like when i punish myself in a 14 day extreme survival hike.. my muscles usually ache for weeks aftwards..;)
and when i do training for it.. for a day.. I tend to have sore muscles for 3-4 days;)

so eat and train each day.. never was a thing I pulled of anyway.. perhaps I put to much straiin as I like heavy loads over reps... I not hate movement.. but I really hate gyms..
when I want to train.. I more likely to put on the hiking boots.. and do a trail trough forestested terrain for like 50-100km or go to a climbing wall.. or go swimming.. or go canoing/rowing.. sometimes sailing or if the weather allows it iceskating..