Real Cost of Food

an itemized look at what your groceries actually buy you

protein

Eggs cost $2.14/dozen

priced and measured per 100g (~2 large eggs)

Current price (per dozen) $2.14

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

▼ 27.94% vs last year

What that price actually buys you

Protein per dollar 35.2 g
Calories per dollar 401
Iron per dollar 4.9 mg
Zinc per dollar 3.62 mg
Vitamin B12 per dollar 2.49 µg
Folate per dollar 131.73 µg

Nutrition per 100g

Calories 143 kcal
Protein 12.56 g
Carbs 0.72 g
Fiber 0 g
Sugars 0.37 g
Iron 1.75 mg
Zinc 1.29 mg
Vitamin B12 0.89 µg
Folate 47 µg

nutrition source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC #171287)

Beyond the price tag

Water use medium
Storage life medium

Common in most US regions; backyard production widespread

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