Real Cost of Food

an itemized look at what your groceries actually buy you

protein

Dry Beans cost $1.63/lb

priced and measured per 100g dry

Current price (per lb) $1.63

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

▲ 0.58% vs last year

What that price actually buys you

Protein per dollar 14.64 g
Calories per dollar 173
Iron per dollar 5.5 mg
Zinc per dollar 1.39 mg
Folate per dollar 329.15 µg

Nutrition per 100g

Calories 62 kcal
Protein 5.25 g
Carbs 11.6 g
Fiber — g
Sugars — g
Iron 1.97 mg
Zinc 0.5 mg
Folate 118 µg

nutrition source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC #170086)

Beyond the price tag

Water use low
Storage life long

Common in ND, MI, MN; excellent shelf-stable storage life when kept dry

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