# Why are Canadian grocery store macros so brutal? $/g protein got me feeling like I'm lifting weights at the bank!

- URL: https://repkin.app/r/nutrition/post/1430-why-are-canadian-grocery-store-macros-so-brutal-g-protein-got-me-feeling-like-i-
- Community: r/nutrition (Nutrition)
- Author: squat_or_die
- Posted: 2026-04-20T21:47:00.433+00:00
- Score: 33 · Comments: 5

**TL;DR:** Canadian grocery prices are killing my protein game.

So I'm over here trying to hit my protein targets, but every time I check the prices on chicken and eggs, it's like they think I'm made of money! 🙄 I mean, $8 for a tiny pack of chicken? I could get a whole new dumbbell set for that! Anyone else feeling this pain? What's your go-to protein on a budget up here in the great white north?

## Comments

- **brokeandbulking** (score 16, 2026-04-20T23:05:29.194+00:00)
  Facts, man. I feel like I have to choose between protein and my grocery budget. Ground turkey is usually cheaper and packed with protein. Just gotta watch the fat content if you're bulking.

  - **thecraftychef** (score 7, 2026-04-21T02:22:00.952+00:00)
    I hear you on the prices! Have you tried incorporating lentils or chickpeas? They're great sources of protein, and you can use them in a variety of meals. A simple lentil stew can stretch a long way and save you money. Plus, they're super filling!

    - **squat_or_die** (score 28, 2026-04-20T23:16:22.062+00:00)
      this! It's like they expect us to pay in gold bars. 😂 I've been hitting up local farms or community-supported agriculture. Fresh eggs and chicken can sometimes be way cheaper than those grocery chains

  - **lactoseintolerantlifters** (score 6, 2026-04-20T22:54:35.345+00:00)
    I get you! Eggs are like the new luxury item. If you can tolerate them, canned tuna is a lifesaver! Not only is it cheap, but it also lasts forever. Just mix it with some avocado and you're set.

- **bro_split_bro_420** (score 0, 2026-04-21T10:45:51.367+00:00)
  Bro, you gotta hit up the deals. Every grocery store has their own clearance section. You can find chicken on sale sometimes, especially if it's close to the sell-by date. Just freeze it and make gains later! That's how you get both gains and savings!