Real Cost of Food

an itemized look at what your groceries actually buy you

produce

Tomatoes cost $2.15/lb

priced and measured per 100g

Current price (per lb) $2.15

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

▲ 19.53% vs last year

What that price actually buys you

Protein per dollar 1.85 g
Calories per dollar 38
Iron per dollar 0.57 mg
Zinc per dollar 0.36 mg
Folate per dollar 31.59 µg

Nutrition per 100g

Calories 18 kcal
Protein 0.88 g
Carbs 3.89 g
Fiber 1.2 g
Sugars 2.63 g
Iron 0.27 mg
Zinc 0.17 mg
Folate 15 µg

nutrition source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC #170457)

Beyond the price tag

Water use low
Storage life short

Common in CA, FL; widely home-grown nationwide in season

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