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Top 5 Cheap Protein Sources

Protein

 

It is an very important nutrient . There are tons of benefits of having a Protein rich diet like Muscle building , Fat loss , Anti ageing etc

As Protein can be costly at times , Keeping up with your goals can be difficult .

So here are some Cheap sources that almost everyone can afford and are available pretty easily.

 

While there are many cheap sources , here are Top 5 of them :

Also, Most of the sources here are Veg sources with the exception of our 1st source being Non-veg.

 

1.EGG

Non veg Protein : Egg

With a variety of minerals and vitamins it is one of the most nutrient-densed food on the planet.  Not only these it also  contains a good amount  of protein, an egg contains 6gm  per egg. Even though an egg is super rich in Nutrients it is actually pretty affordable (60-80rs per dozen) and is easily available.

Also to checkout this Tasty Egg recipe click here.

 

2.Soya Chunks

Plant protein : Soya chunks

They are a very good source of Plant Based Protein .With a good amount of nutrients they are also rich in Iron and Calcium . Per 100 gm of  Soya Chunks contain 54gm of protein (Insane right!!) and the Average price of  100gm soya is only 20-30Rs.

 

3. Kidney Beans

Kidney Beans

Everyone’s Fav Rajma aka Kidney beans is not only very tasty but is also very healthy.

Your Favorite “Rajma Chawal” satisfies your cravings right ? Well it could also fulfill your protein Goals. Rajma contains 25gm of protein per 100gm and is also rich in various minerals like Magnesium , Potassium and Calcium . Average price of 100gm Kidney Beans is 25-30Rs

 

4. Chickpea

Chickpea

A serving(28gm) of Chickpea contains 2gm of Fiber , 8gm Carbs , 14% Manganese and 3gm of Protein. So it has various types Vitamins and Minerals and also contains decent amount of fibers in it . Average Price of 100g Chickpea is 30-40Rs.

 

5. Brown Chickpea

Like Chickpea(Kabuli Chana) Brown Chickpea also called as “Kala Chana” is very Rich in nutrients. Per 100g of Brown Chickpea contains 19grams of Protein and about 18gm of Fibers with some other Minerals like Potassium . Average Price of 100gm Brown Chickpea is Just 10-15Rs.

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