2,000 kcal / $50/week / Maintain / 1 person / No restrictions / USA 🌅 Breakfast (450 kcal) — Est. $1.20 - Oatmeal cooked (80g dry) = 280 kcal - 2 whole eggs scrambled (100g) = 140 kcal - Banana (120g) = 110 kcal - Black coffee = 0 kcal 🥗 Lunch (550 kcal) — Est. $1.80 - Canned tuna in water (185g) = 130 kcal - White rice cooked (200g) = 260 kcal - Frozen mixed vegetables steamed (200g) = 70 kcal - Soy sauce 1 tbsp = 10 kcal - Apple (150g) = 78 kcal 🍎 Snack (150 kcal) — Est. $0.40 - Peanut butter 1 tbsp (16g) = 95 kcal - Banana (100g) = 89 kcal 🍽️ Dinner (600 kcal) — Est. $2.10 - Lentil soup cooked (300g) = 230 kcal - Brown rice cooked (150g) = 165 kcal - Frozen broccoli steamed (200g) = 70 kcal - Canned diced tomatoes (100g) = 25 kcal - Olive oil 1 tsp = 40 kcal - Whole wheat bread 1 slice = 70 kcal 💰 Daily Cost Estimate Breakfast: $1.20 | Lunch: $1.80 Snack: $0.40 | Dinner: $2.10 Total: ~$5.50/day (~$38.50/week) ✅ Under budget 📊 Daily Summary Calories: 1,997 kcal Protein: 98g | Carbs: 285g | Fat: 42g 🔄 Smart Swap Tip Swap canned tuna for canned sardines — same protein, half the price at most US stores. 🍱 Meal Prep Tip Cook a big batch of rice and lentils on Sunday. Portion into containers for 4 days of easy lunches and dinners — saves 30 min daily.