Real Cost of Food

an itemized look at what your groceries actually buy you

protein

Round Roast cost $8.96/lb

priced and measured per 100g

Current price (per lb) $8.96

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

What that price actually buys you

Protein per dollar 11.25 g
Calories per dollar 71
Iron per dollar 1.04 mg
Zinc per dollar 2.11 mg
Vitamin B12 per dollar 0.94 µg
Folate per dollar 6.58 µg

Nutrition per 100g

Calories 140 kcal
Protein 22.22 g
Carbs 0 g
Fiber 0 g
Sugars 0 g
Iron 2.06 mg
Zinc 4.16 mg
Vitamin B12 1.85 µg
Folate 13 µg

nutrition source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC #174058)

Beyond the price tag

Water use high
Storage life short

Common in cattle-producing states (TX, NE, KS, OK); leaner roast from the round

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