Is it cheaper being a Vegan?
Plant based protein is less expensive and could be also
quite diverse. Some of the sources of vegetable protein include: beans,
lentils, soy, wheat, barley, nuts and seeds.
The following are some examples of legumes, nuts and
seeds with high protein content.
Mature (Large) Beans: The more mature the bean gets,
the more protein it carries. Mature
roasted soybeans have 39.6 grams of protein per 100 grams serving. They are
followed by mature Lupin beans, which provides 15.6 grams of protein per 100
gram serving. Roasted soy beans (Edamame) cost $1.89 per 4-oz. pouches.
Roasted Pumpkin, Squash and Watermelon seeds: Pumpkin
and Squash seeds provide 33 grams of protein per 100 gram serving. Watermelon
seeds provide a little less than 28 grams of protein per 100 grams of serving.
The price for Squash seeds is around $3.99 per 14-oz. bag, and roasted
Watermelon seeds are around $4.99 per 1 lb. bag
Lentils and Peanuts: Peanuts provide 23.7 grams of
protein per 100 gram serving, and Lentils provide 25.8 grams of protein per 100
gram serving, when consumed raw. Lentils are around $14.95 per 5 lbs. bags and
Peanuts are $15.39 for 48/1 oz. bags.
Almonds: Almonds provide 21 grams of protein per 100-gram
servings and cost about $7.99 for a 16 oz. bag.
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