Real Cost of Food

an itemized look at what your groceries actually buy you

produce

Strawberries cost $2.52/12 oz

priced and measured per 100g

Current price (per 12 oz) $2.52

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

What that price actually buys you

Protein per dollar 0.91 g
Calories per dollar 43
Iron per dollar 0.55 mg
Zinc per dollar 0.19 mg
Folate per dollar 32.45 µg

Nutrition per 100g

Calories 32 kcal
Protein 0.67 g
Carbs 7.68 g
Fiber 2 g
Sugars 4.89 g
Iron 0.41 mg
Zinc 0.14 mg
Folate 24 µg

nutrition source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC #167762)

Beyond the price tag

Water use low
Storage life short

Grown mainly in CA and FL. Highly perishable; best within 1–3 days of purchase.

source: