Real Cost of Food

an itemized look at what your groceries actually buy you

grain

Bread cost $2.81/lb

priced and measured per 100g

Current price (per lb) $2.81

as of 2026-05 · U.S. city average · source: BLS

▲ 4.28% vs last year

What that price actually buys you

Protein per dollar 20.07 g
Calories per dollar 406
Iron per dollar 3.98 mg
Zinc per dollar 2.85 mg
Folate per dollar 67.7 µg

Nutrition per 100g

Calories 252 kcal
Protein 12.45 g
Carbs 42.71 g
Fiber 6 g
Sugars 4.34 g
Iron 2.47 mg
Zinc 1.77 mg
Folate 42 µg

nutrition source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC #172688)

Beyond the price tag

Water use low
Storage life medium

Wheat grown widely in Midwest/Great Plains; bread manufactured nationwide

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