Real Cost of Food

an itemized look at what your groceries actually buy you

grain

Bread (Whole Wheat, Pan)

priced and measured per 100g

Current price (per lb) $2.81

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

▲ 3.56% vs last year

What that price actually buys you

Protein per dollar 20.07 g
Calories per dollar 406
Protein per 100g 12.45 g
Calories per 100g 252 kcal

nutrition source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC #172688)