Real Cost of Food

an itemized look at what your groceries actually buy you

protein

Lentils (Dry)

priced and measured per 100g dry

Current price (per lb) — not yet priced —

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What that price actually buys you

Protein per dollar
Calories per dollar
Protein per 100g 36.17 g
Calories per 100g 371 kcal

nutrition source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC #172423)

Beyond the price tag

Water use low
Storage life long

Limited US production (mainly ID, WA, ND, MT); excellent dry storage life

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