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Cocoa Walnut Protein Shake

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AED 5.00

Cost to make

25g

Protein

304 kcal

Calories

AED 2.00

Cost per 10g protein

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Every dish, ranked by cost per 10g of protein

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Chocolate Protein Brownie — 47g Protein, 5-Ingredient Bake

Chocolate Protein Brownie

AED 2.58
Calories
321
Protein
47g
Carbs
17g
Fat
7g
Per 10g protein
AED 0.55

59% of calories from protein

35g Protein Soya Corn Cutlets — the cheapest high-protein meal in the series

35g Protein Soya Corn Cutlets

AED 2.60
Calories
347
Protein
35g
Carbs
45g
Fat
3g
Per 10g protein
AED 0.74

40% of calories from protein

High Protein Lemon Chicken — 46g Protein, AED 4.73 Per Serving | Flavor & Figures

High Protein Lemon Chicken

AED 4.73
Calories
273
Protein
46g
Carbs
9g
Fat
6g
Per 10g protein
AED 1.03

67% of calories from protein

Junglee Murg — 5-Ingredient High Protein Chicken (45g Protein)

Junglee Murg

AED 5.10
Calories
294
Protein
45g
Carbs
3g
Fat
12g
Per 10g protein
AED 1.13

61% of calories from protein

49g Protein Garlic Chicken Roast — AED 5.68 Per Plate

49g Protein Garlic Chicken Roast

AED 5.68
Calories
325
Protein
49.2g
Carbs
13g
Fat
9g
Per 10g protein
AED 1.15

61% of calories from protein

52g Protein Thecha Chicken Tikka for AED 6.20

52g Protein Thecha Chicken Tikka for AED 6.20

AED 6.20
Calories
459
Protein
52g
Carbs
18g
Fat
20g
Per 10g protein
AED 1.19

45% of calories from protein

52g Protein Chicken Wrap for AED 6.80 — Only 7g Carbs

52g Protein Chicken Wrap for AED 6.80

AED 6.80
Calories
358
Protein
52g
Carbs
7g
Fat
14g
Per 10g protein
AED 1.31

58% of calories from protein

Peanut Berry Blast Smoothie — 28g Protein, 2-Minute Recipe #dubai #healthyhomecooking #proteinshake

Peanut Berry Blast Smoothie

AED 5.30
Calories
321
Protein
28g
Carbs
21g
Fat
14g
Per 10g protein
AED 1.89

35% of calories from protein

66g Protein Tomato Chicken Salad — zero cooking

66g Protein Tomato Chicken Salad

AED 12.60
Calories
422
Protein
66g
Carbs
26g
Fat
6g
Per 10g protein
AED 1.91

63% of calories from protein

44g Protein Japanese Cheesecake — No Sugar, No Flour, AED 8.70

44g Protein Japanese Cheesecake

AED 8.70
Calories
456
Protein
44g
Carbs
31g
Fat
18g
Per 10g protein
AED 1.98

39% of calories from protein

Cocoa Walnut Protein Shake — 25g Protein, 2-Minute Recipe

Cocoa Walnut Protein Shake

AED 5.00
Calories
304
Protein
25g
Carbs
18g
Fat
14g
Per 10g protein
AED 2.00

33% of calories from protein

44g Protein Apple Banana Cake — six ingredients

44g Protein Apple Banana Cake

AED 8.90
Calories
493
Protein
44g
Carbs
56g
Fat
11g
Per 10g protein
AED 2.02

36% of calories from protein

40g Protein Paneer Pocket — high protein, low carb

40g Protein Paneer Pocket

AED 8.40
Calories
508
Protein
40g
Carbs
13g
Fat
33g
Per 10g protein
AED 2.10

31% of calories from protein

26g Protein Chocolate Shake — no protein powder, no egg taste

26g Protein Chocolate Shake

AED 5.70
Calories
295
Protein
26g
Carbs
24g
Fat
11g
Per 10g protein
AED 2.19

35% of calories from protein

38g Protein Biscoff Cake for AED 8.70 — No Sugar, Biscoff Soak

38g Protein Biscoff Cake for AED 8.70

AED 8.70
Calories
425
Protein
38g
Carbs
32g
Fat
16g
Per 10g protein
AED 2.29

36% of calories from protein

Crispy Fava Bean Kebabs — street food at home, 20g plant protein

Crispy Fava Bean Kebabs

AED 4.80
Calories
353
Protein
20g
Carbs
66g
Fat
1g
Per 10g protein
AED 2.40

23% of calories from protein

Spinach Egg Wrap Tuna Sandwich — 35g Protein, No Bread

Spinach Egg Wrap Tuna Sandwich

AED 9.10
Calories
Protein
36g
Carbs
11g
Fat
17g
Per 10g protein
AED 2.53

Infinity% of calories from protein

44g Protein Chocolate Cloud — No Sugar, No Flour, AED 11.30

44g Protein Chocolate Cloud

AED 11.30
Calories
423
Protein
44g
Carbs
17g
Fat
20g
Per 10g protein
AED 2.57

42% of calories from protein

50g Protein Swirl Cheesecake for AED 14.50 — No Added Sugar

50g Protein Swirl Cheesecake for AED 14.50

AED 14.50
Calories
448
Protein
50g
Carbs
19g
Fat
19g
Per 10g protein
AED 2.90

45% of calories from protein

Makhana Chaat — High Protein Fox Nut Chaat (23g Protein)

Makhana Chaat

AED 7.50
Calories
518
Protein
23g
Carbs
72g
Fat
15g
Per 10g protein
AED 3.26

18% of calories from protein

Creamy Chia Mango Delight — 19g Protein Overnight Jar

Creamy Chia Mango Delight

AED 8.50
Calories
294
Protein
19g
Carbs
42g
Fat
5g
Per 10g protein
AED 4.47

26% of calories from protein

Costs and nutritional values are estimates for informational purposes, based on standard ingredients at the time of preparation and filming. Actual values vary by location, brand, portion size, and market conditions.

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