Real Cost of Food

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Grapefruit cost $1.63/lb

priced and measured per 100g

Current price (per lb) $1.63

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

What that price actually buys you

Protein per dollar 1.53 g
Calories per dollar 83
Iron per dollar 0.33 mg
Zinc per dollar 0.19 mg
Folate per dollar 24.99 µg

Nutrition per 100g

Calories 30 kcal
Protein 0.55 g
Carbs 7.5 g
Fiber 1.1 g
Sugars — g
Iron 0.12 mg
Zinc 0.07 mg
Folate 9 µg

nutrition source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC #174675)

Beyond the price tag

Water use low
Storage life medium

Grown mainly in FL, TX, and CA. Keeps 2–3 weeks refrigerated.

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