Frozen breakfast products ranked by protein per dollar
Updated March 30, 2026 • All prices verified at source • Nutrition from USDA FoodData Central
Protein per dollar is calculated by dividing grams of protein per serving by the lowest confirmed price per unit. Higher is better. This ranking covers the full Jimmy Dean, Eggo and Quaker products tracked on this site.
Full ranking: protein per dollar
1
5g protein • 160mg sodium • $0.32 per waffle
2
4g protein • 190mg sodium • $0.29 per waffle
3
4g protein • 80mg sodium • $0.40 per packet
4
12g protein • 940mg sodium • $1.37 per sandwich
5
12g protein • 780mg sodium • $1.43 per sandwich
6
19g protein • 890mg sodium • $2.97 per bowl
7
19g protein • 670mg sodium • $2.98 per cup
8
18g protein • 740mg sodium • $3.24 per sandwich
9
16g protein • 680mg sodium • $2.97 per bowl
10
16g protein • 810mg sodium • $2.97 per bowl
11
20g protein • 740mg sodium • $3.87 per bowl
12
16g protein • 850mg sodium • $3.24 per sandwich
What this ranking tells you
The products at the top of this list are not necessarily the healthiest by every measure. The Simple Scrambles and bowl products rank well on protein per dollar partly because their serving size is a full meal rather than a single unit like a waffle. The ranking is most useful for comparing within a category rather than across very different product types.
Sodium is included in each row because a product that scores well on protein per dollar but carries 890mg of sodium per serving may not be the right choice for someone managing blood pressure. Use the sodium comparison guide alongside this ranking for a more complete picture.
Prices change frequently and vary by region. Nutritional values can vary slightly based on product updates or regional formulation differences. Always check the physical product label. Nutrition data sourced from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) where FDC ID is cited. Ingredient and processing data from Open Food Facts. Price data from Instacart public pages and confirmed shelf prices, cited with verification date. This page is for informational purposes only.
