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Budget Meals Under $500 Calories

Need a budget meals that fits your calorie budget? Here are meals that cost under $500 from your daily calorie budget.

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Best Choices Under $500

Oatmeal Packet

Budget Meals

$1608% of budget

Hard-Boiled Eggs Snack

Budget Meals

$1809% of budget

Cereal With Milk

Budget Meals

$21011% of budget

Canned Soup Bowl

Budget Meals

$22011% of budget

Cottage Cheese And Fruit

Budget Meals

$22011% of budget

Tomato Soup And Crackers

Budget Meals

$24012% of budget

Instant Oatmeal With Banana

Budget Meals

$24012% of budget

Plain Baked Potato

Budget Meals

$25013% of budget

Potato Soup

Budget Meals

$26013% of budget

Canned Tuna Salad

Budget Meals

$27014% of budget

Bread And Cheese Plate

Budget Meals

$28014% of budget

Scrambled Eggs And Toast

Budget Meals

$29014% of budget

Lentil Soup

Budget Meals

$30015% of budget

Chickpea Salad

Budget Meals

$30015% of budget

Peanut Butter Toast

Budget Meals

$30015% of budget

Tuna And Crackers

Budget Meals

$31016% of budget

Refried Bean Tostada

Budget Meals

$31016% of budget

Egg Sandwich

Budget Meals

$32016% of budget

Rice And Vegetables Bowl

Budget Meals

$34017% of budget

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Budget Meals

$35018% of budget

Tortilla And Beans

Budget Meals

$35018% of budget

White Rice And Egg Bowl

Budget Meals

$36018% of budget

Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich

Budget Meals

$38019% of budget

Black Bean Tacos

Budget Meals

$38019% of budget

Plain Ramen Noodles

Budget Meals

$38019% of budget

Canned Chili Bowl

Budget Meals

$38019% of budget

Bologna Sandwich

Budget Meals

$38019% of budget

Egg Fried Rice

Budget Meals

$40020% of budget

Loaded Baked Potato, Light

Budget Meals

$40020% of budget

Buttered Pasta Bowl

Budget Meals

$40020% of budget

Veggie Quesadilla

Budget Meals

$42021% of budget

Pinto Beans And Rice

Budget Meals

$42021% of budget

Rice And Gravy Bowl

Budget Meals

$42021% of budget

Bean Burrito

Budget Meals

$43022% of budget

Rice & Beans Bowl

Budget Meals

$45023% of budget

Pasta with Marinara

Budget Meals

$45023% of budget

Instant Ramen Upgrade Bowl

Budget Meals

$45023% of budget
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High-Protein Options

Protein Rice Cakes

High Protein

$1106% of budget

Turkey Breast Slices

High Protein

$1206% of budget

Jerky Protein Pack

High Protein

$1307% of budget

Hard Boiled Eggs (2)

High Protein

$1407% of budget

Whey Protein Shake

High Protein

$1508% of budget

High-Protein Yogurt Cup

High Protein

$1508% of budget

Egg White Bites

High Protein

$1608% of budget

Casein Protein Shake

High Protein

$1709% of budget

Cottage Cheese Bowl

High Protein

$1809% of budget

Shrimp Skewers

High Protein

$1809% of budget

Edamame Bowl

High Protein

$19010% of budget

Protein Shake

High Protein

$20010% of budget

Protein Energy Balls

High Protein

$20010% of budget

Protein Chia Pudding

High Protein

$21011% of budget

Egg White Scramble

High Protein

$22011% of budget

Tilapia Fillet

High Protein

$22011% of budget

Protein Waffles

High Protein

$24012% of budget

Greek Yogurt Bowl

High Protein

$25013% of budget

Protein Cereal Bowl

High Protein

$25013% of budget

Pork Tenderloin Medallions

High Protein

$26013% of budget

Grilled Chicken Breast

High Protein

$28014% of budget

Grilled Steak Strips

High Protein

$28014% of budget

Protein Muffin

High Protein

$28014% of budget

Protein Bagel

High Protein

$29014% of budget

Tuna Salad

High Protein

$30015% of budget

Crab Cake Duo

High Protein

$30015% of budget

Protein Smoothie Bowl

High Protein

$31016% of budget

Buffalo Chicken Bites

High Protein

$31016% of budget

Protein Oatmeal Bowl

High Protein

$32016% of budget

Bison Burger Patty

High Protein

$33017% of budget

Tofu Stir Fry

High Protein

$34017% of budget

Turkey Chili Bowl

High Protein

$35018% of budget

Protein Pancakes

High Protein

$35018% of budget

Baked Salmon Fillet

High Protein

$35018% of budget

Seitan Bowl

High Protein

$36018% of budget

Lean Turkey Bowl

High Protein

$38019% of budget

Smoked Turkey Wrap

High Protein

$40020% of budget

Fast-Food Options

Plain Baked Potato Side

Fast Food

$27014% of budget

Apple Hand Pie

Fast Food

$29014% of budget

Extra-Large Soft Drink

Fast Food

$30015% of budget

Side Garden Salad with Ranch

Fast Food

$32016% of budget

Hash Brown Bites

Fast Food

$34017% of budget

Grilled Chicken Wrap, Lite

Fast Food

$40020% of budget

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Fast Food

$42021% of budget

Egg and Cheese Biscuit

Fast Food

$43022% of budget

Kids Chicken Nuggets Meal

Fast Food

$46023% of budget

Small Vanilla Milkshake

Fast Food

$47024% of budget

Drive-Thru Breakfast Burrito

Fast Food

$48024% of budget

Crispy Onion Rings

Fast Food

$48024% of budget

Kids Cheeseburger Meal

Fast Food

$48024% of budget

Drinks to Avoid Overspending

Sparkling Water

Drinks

$00% of budget

Flavored Sparkling Water

Drinks

$00% of budget

Diet Soda

Drinks

$00% of budget

Hot Tea

Drinks

$20% of budget

Black Coffee

Drinks

$50% of budget

Unsweetened Iced Tea

Drinks

$50% of budget

Cold Brew Coffee

Drinks

$50% of budget

Espresso Shot

Drinks

$50% of budget

Coconut Water

Drinks

$452% of budget

Kombucha

Drinks

$603% of budget

Energy Drink

Drinks

$1106% of budget

Iced Coffee with Milk

Drinks

$1206% of budget

Cappuccino

Drinks

$1206% of budget

Glass of Red Wine

Drinks

$1256% of budget

Sports Drink

Drinks

$1407% of budget

Sweet Tea

Drinks

$1407% of budget

Lemonade

Drinks

$1508% of budget

Orange Juice

Drinks

$1608% of budget

Chocolate Milk

Drinks

$19010% of budget

Matcha Latte

Drinks

$20010% of budget

Vanilla Latte

Drinks

$22011% of budget

Chai Latte

Drinks

$24012% of budget

Caramel Latte

Drinks

$26013% of budget

Soda

Drinks

$28014% of budget

Mango Fruit Smoothie

Drinks

$32016% of budget

Mocha

Drinks

$35018% of budget

Berry Protein Smoothie

Drinks

$38019% of budget

Milk Boba Tea

Drinks

$42021% of budget

Hot Chocolate with Whip

Drinks

$43022% of budget

Smart Swaps

Boxed Mac And Cheese → Lentil SoupSpaghetti With Butter And Cheese → Peanut Butter & Jelly SandwichBig Batch Chili Bowl → Lentil SoupLoaded Mac And Cheese Bowl → Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich
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Frequently Asked Questions

What can I eat for budget meals under 500 calories?

Options include oatmeal packet, hard-boiled eggs snack, cereal with milk, all priced under $500 from your daily calorie budget.

Is 500 calories enough for budget meals?

$500 is 25% of a $2,000 daily calorie budget — enough for a real budget meals without spending the whole day's budget in one sitting.

What drinks keep the meal under budget?

sparkling water, flavored sparkling water, diet soda all stay under $500 and won't eat into the rest of your budget.