Real Cost of Food

an itemized look at what your groceries actually buy you

pantry

Corn cost $1.29/lb

priced and measured per 100g

Current price (per lb) $1.29

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

What that price actually buys you

Protein per dollar 6.14 g
Calories per dollar 254
Iron per dollar 1.34 mg
Zinc per dollar 1.87 mg
Folate per dollar 158.73 µg

Nutrition per 100g

Calories 72 kcal
Protein 1.74 g
Carbs 18.13 g
Fiber 1.2 g
Sugars 3.23 g
Iron 0.38 mg
Zinc 0.53 mg
Folate 45 µg

nutrition source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC #169346)

Beyond the price tag

Water use low
Storage life long

Corn grown widely in the Midwest (IA, IL, NE, MN). Canned for long shelf stability.

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