Real Cost of Food

an itemized look at what your groceries actually buy you

protein

Pork Chops cost $4.91/lb

priced and measured per 100g

Current price (per lb) $4.91

as of 2026-05 · U.S. city average · source: BLS

What that price actually buys you

Protein per dollar 18.75 g
Calories per dollar 172
Iron per dollar 0.55 mg
Zinc per dollar 1.71 mg
Vitamin B12 per dollar 0.5 µg

Nutrition per 100g

Calories 186 kcal
Protein 20.28 g
Carbs 0 g
Fiber 0 g
Sugars 0 g
Iron 0.59 mg
Zinc 1.85 mg
Vitamin B12 0.54 µg

nutrition source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC #168242)

Beyond the price tag

Water use medium
Storage life short

Common in pork-producing states (IA, NC, MN); leaner center loin cut

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