Real Cost of Food

an itemized look at what your groceries actually buy you

protein

Chicken (Fresh, Whole)

priced and measured per 100g

Current price (per lb) $2.04

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

▼ 1.51% vs last year

What that price actually buys you

Protein per dollar 39.83 g
Calories per dollar 276
Protein per 100g 17.88 g
Calories per 100g 124 kcal

nutrition source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC #171057)