Real Cost of Food

an itemized look at what your groceries actually buy you

produce

Tomatoes (Field Grown)

priced and measured per 100g

Current price (per lb) $2.49

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

▲ 32.03% vs last year

What that price actually buys you

Protein per dollar 1.6 g
Calories per dollar 33
Protein per 100g 0.88 g
Calories per 100g 18 kcal

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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