Real Cost of Food

an itemized look at what your groceries actually buy you

grain

Bread (White, Pan)

priced and measured per 100g

Current price (per lb) $1.83

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

▲ 3.51% vs last year

What that price actually buys you

Protein per dollar 22.31 g
Calories per dollar 719
Protein per 100g 9 g
Calories per 100g 290 kcal

nutrition source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC #174925)

Beyond the price tag

Water use low
Storage life medium

Wheat grown widely in Midwest/Great Plains; bread itself manufactured nationwide

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