Real Cost of Food

an itemized look at what your groceries actually buy you

protein

Bacon cost $6.56/lb

priced and measured per 100g

Current price (per lb) $6.56

as of 2026-06 · U.S. city average · source: BLS

▼ 1.54% vs last year

What that price actually buys you

Protein per dollar 9.44 g
Calories per dollar 272
Iron per dollar 0.26 mg
Zinc per dollar 0.79 mg
Vitamin B12 per dollar 0.35 µg

Nutrition per 100g

Calories 393 kcal
Protein 13.66 g
Carbs 0 g
Fiber 0 g
Sugars 0.35 g
Iron 0.38 mg
Zinc 1.14 mg
Vitamin B12 0.5 µg

nutrition source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC #168277)

Beyond the price tag

Water use medium
Storage life medium

Common in pork-producing states (IA, NC, MN)

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