Real Cost of Food

an itemized look at what your groceries actually buy you

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Potato Chips cost $6.63/lb

priced and measured per 100g

Current price (per lb) $6.63

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

What that price actually buys you

Protein per dollar 4.37 g
Calories per dollar 364
Iron per dollar 0.88 mg
Zinc per dollar 0.75 mg
Folate per dollar 19.83 µg

Nutrition per 100g

Calories 532 kcal
Protein 6.39 g
Carbs 53.83 g
Fiber 3.1 g
Sugars 0.33 g
Iron 1.28 mg
Zinc 1.09 mg
Folate 29 µg

nutrition source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC #169677)

Beyond the price tag

Water use low
Storage life long

Potatoes grown widely in ID, WA, WI; chips manufactured regionally. Keeps ~2–3 months unopened.

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