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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