Real Cost of Food

an itemized look at what your groceries actually buy you

protein

Chicken Breast cost $4.18/lb

priced and measured per 100g

Current price (per lb) $4.18

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

What that price actually buys you

Protein per dollar 24.41 g
Calories per dollar 130
Iron per dollar 0.4 mg
Zinc per dollar 0.74 mg
Vitamin B12 per dollar 0.23 µg
Folate per dollar 9.76 µg

Nutrition per 100g

Calories 120 kcal
Protein 22.5 g
Carbs 0 g
Fiber 0 g
Sugars 0 g
Iron 0.37 mg
Zinc 0.68 mg
Vitamin B12 0.21 µg
Folate 9 µg

nutrition source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC #171077)

Beyond the price tag

Water use medium
Storage life short

Common nationwide (broiler production widespread)

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