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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