Real Cost of Food

an itemized look at what your groceries actually buy you

beverage

Soft Drinks cost $2.23/2 liters

priced and measured per 100ml

Current price (per 2 liters) $2.23

as of 2026-08 · U.S. city average · source: BLS

What that price actually buys you

Protein per dollar 0 g
Calories per dollar 377

Nutrition per 100g

Calories 42 kcal
Protein 0 g
Total Fat 0.25 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Total Carbohydrate 10.36 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Sugars 9.94 g
Full nutrient profile (11 more)
Iron 0.02 mg · 0.18 mg/$
Zinc 0.09 mg · 0.81 mg/$
Calcium 1 mg · 8.98 mg/$
Potassium 5 mg · 44.88 mg/$
Phosphorus 9 mg · 80.79 mg/$
Selenium 0.1 µg · 0.9 µg/$
Copper 0.007 mg · 0.06 mg/$
Manganese 0.003 mg · 0.03 mg/$
Choline 0.3 mg · 2.69 mg/$
Sodium 3 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg

nutrition source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC #174852)

Beyond the price tag

Water use low
Storage life long

Manufactured nationally; primary ingredient is water with corn-syrup sweetener.

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