Real Cost of Food

an itemized look at what your groceries actually buy you

grain

Cookies cost $4.96/lb

priced and measured per 100g

Current price (per lb) $4.96

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

What that price actually buys you

Protein per dollar 3.32 g
Calories per dollar 406
Iron per dollar 3.72 mg
Zinc per dollar 0.49 mg
Folate per dollar 24.67 µg

Nutrition per 100g

Calories 444 kcal
Protein 3.63 g
Carbs 65.75 g
Fiber 1.8 g
Sugars 37.1 g
Iron 4.07 mg
Zinc 0.54 mg
Folate 27 µg

nutrition source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC #172717)

Beyond the price tag

Water use medium
Storage life long

Manufactured nationwide; ingredients (wheat, butter, eggs, sugar) sourced regionally

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