Real Cost of Food

an itemized look at what your groceries actually buy you

dairy

Milk (Whole, Fortified)

priced and measured per 100g

Current price (per gallon) $4.22

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

▲ 4.12% vs last year

What that price actually buys you

Protein per dollar 28.23 g
Calories per dollar 547
Protein per 100g 3.15 g
Calories per 100g 61 kcal

nutrition source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC #171265)

Beyond the price tag

Water use high
Storage life short

Common in dairy-producing states (CA, WI, NY, ID)

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