Question 1

What is the cheapest high-protein food?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest high-protein foods vary by store and region, but common winners include chicken breast, eggs, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and canned tuna. Use Protein Tracker to compare protein per dollar at your local stores and find the best value.

Question 2

How much protein do I need per day?

Accepted Answer

Most fitness guidelines recommend 1.6-2.2g of protein per kg of body weight for muscle building. For a 70kg person, that's 112-154g per day. Protein Tracker lets you set a custom daily goal and track your intake throughout the day.

Question 3

How does Protein Tracker score products?

Accepted Answer

Products are scored using a formula that weighs protein per price (highest weight), taste rating (medium weight), and penalizes high calorie density. The formula is: (protein/price * 10) + (taste * 3) - (calories_per_100g * 0.1).

Question 4

Is Protein Tracker free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Protein Tracker is 100% free and open source. There are no ads, no accounts, and no subscriptions. All your data is stored locally on your device.