Real Cost of Food

an itemized look at what your groceries actually buy you

beverage

Wine cost $13.80/liter

priced and measured per 100ml

Current price (per liter) $13.80

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

What that price actually buys you

Protein per dollar 0.05 g
Calories per dollar 62
Iron per dollar 0.33 mg
Zinc per dollar 0.1 mg
Folate per dollar 0.72 µg

Nutrition per 100g

Calories 85 kcal
Protein 0.07 g
Carbs 2.61 g
Fiber 0 g
Sugars 0.62 g
Iron 0.46 mg
Zinc 0.14 mg
Folate 1 µg

nutrition source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC #173190)

Beyond the price tag

Water use medium
Storage life long

Produced mainly in CA, WA, OR. Stable for months to years depending on variety.

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