Real Cost of Food

an itemized look at what your groceries actually buy you

produce

Oranges cost $1.54/lb

priced and measured per 100g

Current price (per lb) $1.54

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

▲ 0.78% vs last year

What that price actually buys you

Protein per dollar 2.68 g
Calories per dollar 144
Iron per dollar 0.38 mg
Zinc per dollar 0.24 mg
Folate per dollar 100.15 µg

Nutrition per 100g

Calories 49 kcal
Protein 0.91 g
Carbs 12.54 g
Fiber 2.2 g
Sugars 8.5 g
Iron 0.13 mg
Zinc 0.08 mg
Folate 34 µg

nutrition source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC #169917)

Beyond the price tag

Water use low
Storage life medium

Grown mainly in FL and CA. Available year-round through regional staggering.

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