Best protein per £ at Sainsbury's
44 one-person mains at Sainsbury's carry 20 g protein or more and have a menu price, ranked here by protein per pound spent. The three best value are Sainsbury's British Wafer Thin Cooked Chicken Slices 400g at 484 kcal, Stamford Street Co. Cooked Chicken Breast 360g at 425 kcal, Sainsbury's Roast British Cooked Chicken Drumsticks 430g at 658 kcal. The grams, the prices and the grams per pound unlock in the Maclo app.
Ranked from 401 Sainsbury's menu items. Sharing portions, kids' items and extras are left out. Verified 24 Aug 2026.
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Figures from Sainsbury's's published nutrition information (sainsburys.co.uk), captured 24 Aug 2026.
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