Cost of Food
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This section will have an estimated cost of most foods available (as of late 2020).
The monetary value used will be in US dollars, and the estimated price value of the foods will be mainly based on the US market, with some influence of other countries too for more uncommon stuff. Therefore, prices will vary depending on where you live--however, rather than a precise index of prices, this is supposed to be a useful tool to budget your meals and your cost of living.
The quantity of food is what's normally used in recipes (e.g. 1 onion, 1 can of chickpeas).
It's also written the amount of cups/tbsp per quantity, for the ingredients that are often measured in cups/tbsp too. This is useful because it's easier to determine the price per cup.
Example:
- I need to use 1.5 cups of green peas, frozen, for the recipe. And I want to know the cost of it.
- I know the cost per 340g is $0.80. And I also know that 340g = 2.6 cups = $0.80.
- So, to find how much 1.5 cups would cost, I can find how much a cup would be: $0.80 / 2.6 cups = $0.30 / cup.
- And I can then multiply the cost per cup for the amount of cups I want to use: $0.30 * 1.5 cups = $0.45 per 1.5 cups.
Cost of the amount you want to use = (price written / amount of cups written) * amount of cups to use
These are also the values used to determine the prices of the recipes (Index of Recipes).
| Name | Cost (in US dollars) | Category (1. Fruits/Vegetables OR 2. Grains/Legumes OR 3. Nuts/Seeds OR 4. Herbs/Spices/Condiments/Other) | Type (1. Fresh OR 2. Dried/Frozen/Canned/Fermented/Powder/Paste/Preserved/Refined) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active dry yeast (28g) (3.3 tbsp) | $1.60 | 4. Other | 2. Powder |
| Almond butter (450g) (30 tbsp) | $6.60 | 3. Nuts | 2. Paste |
| Almond, flour (450g) | $4.95 | 3. Nuts | 2. Powder |
| Almonds, raw (400g) (50 tbsp) | $5.00 | 3. Nuts | 1. Fresh |
| Apple (each) | $0.60 | 1. Fruits | 1. Fresh |
| Arugula (140g) (7 cups) | $3.00 | 1. Vegetables | 1. Fresh |
| Avocado (each) | $0.50 | 1. Fruits | 1. Fresh |
| Baking powder (230g) (16 tbsp) | $1.20 | 4. Other | 2. Powder |
| Baking soda (1.81kg) (60 tbsp) | $2.25 | 4. Other | 2. Powder |
| Banana (each) | $0.20 | 1. Fruits | 1. Fresh |
| Basil, dried (28g) (7 tbsp) | $4.00 | 4. Herbs | 2. Dried |
| Basil, fresh (cup) | $2.00 | 4. Herbs | 1. Fresh |
| Bay leaves (28g) (130 leaves) | $14.00 | 4. Herbs | 2. Dried |
| Beans, black, canned (430g with liquid) | $0.50 | 2. Legumes | 2. Canned |
| Beans, Great Northern Beans, canned (430g with liquid) | $0.50 | 2. Legumes | 2. Canned |
| Beans, kidney beans, canned (430g with liquid) | $0.50 | 2. Legumes | 2. Canned |
| Beans, pinto beans, canned (430g with liquid) | $0.50 | 2. Legumes | 2. Canned |
| Bell pepper, green (each) | $0.60 | 1. Vegetables | 1. Fresh |
| Berries, mixed, frozen (450g) (3.2 cups) | $2.00 | 1. Fruits | 2. Frozen |
| Bell pepper, red/yellow (each) | $1.40 | 1. Vegetables | 1. Fresh |
| Blackberries, frozen (450g) (3.5 cups) | $2.00 | 1. Fruits | 2. Frozen |
| Bok choy (450g) (6.4 cups) | $1.20 | 1. Vegetables | 1. Fresh |
| Bread, crumbs (420g) (65 tbsp) | $0.90 | 2. Grains | 2. Powder |
| Bread, whole wheat (560g) (20 slices) | $1.50 | 2. Grains | 2. Dried |
| Broccoli, florets, frozen (900g) | $2.70 | 1. Vegetables | 2. Frozen |
| Butternut squash (1 kg) | $2.50 | 1. Vegetables | 1. Fresh |
| Cabbage, green (each) (8.5 cups) | $1.80 | 1. Vegetables | 1. Fresh |
| Cabbage, red (1kg) (13 cups) | $3.20 | 1. Vegetables | 1. Fresh |
| Cashews, raw, unsalted (850g) (6.1 cups) | $13.40 | 3. Nuts | 1. Fresh |
| Carrots, fresh (450g) (7 carrots) | $0.95 | 1. Vegetables | 1. Fresh |
| Cayenne, powder (28g) (5 tbsp) | $1.20 | 4. Spices | 2. Powder |
| Celery, fresh (each) | $1.35 | 1. Vegetables | 1. Fresh |
| Cinnamon, ground (28g) (3.5 tbsp) | $0.50 | 4. Spices | 2. Powder |
| Chia seeds (28g) (2.8 tbsp) | $0.30 | 3. Seeds | 2. Dried |
| Chickpeas, canned (420g with liquid) (1.75 cups) | $0.50 | 2. Legumes | 2. Canned |
| Chives, fresh (21g) (0.45 cups) | $2.00 | 4. Herbs | 1. Fresh |
| Cilantro, fresh (25g) (1/2 cup) | $2.00 | 4. Herbs | 1. Fresh |
| Cloves, ground (28g) (4.3 tbsp) | $1.20 | 4. Spices | 2. Powder |
| Cocoa butter (1kg) (4.5 cups) | $30.00 | 3. Seeds | 2. Refined |
| Cocoa powder (225g) (30 tbsp) | $2.00 | 3. Seeds | 2. Powder |
| Coriander, ground (28g) (5.6 tbsp) | $1.40 | 4. Spices | 2. Powder |
| Corn, kernel, canned (420g) (2.6 cups) | $0.70 | 2. Grains | 2. Canned |
| Corn, starch (28g) (4 tbsp) | $0.10 | 2. Grains | 2. Powder |
| Couscous (750g) (4.4 cups) | $6.90 | 2. Grains | 2. Dried |
| Cucumber (each) | $0.60 | 1. Vegetables | 1. Fresh |
| Cumin, ground (28g) (4.5 tbsp) | $1.20 | 4. Spices | 2. Powder |
| Curry, powder (28g) (4 tbsp) | $1.30 | 4. Spices | 2. Powder |
| Date, sugar (pulverized, 450g) (53 tbsp) (3.3 cups) | $15.00 | 1. Fruits | 2. Powder |
| Dill, dried (17g) (5.5 tbsp) | $2.00 | 4. Herbs | 2. Dried |
| Eggplant (each) | $1.80 | 1. Vegetables | 1. Fresh |
| Fennel seeds (28g) (4.8 tbsp) | $2.50 | 3. Seeds | 2. Dried |
| Flax seeds (620g) (4.2 cups) (67 tbsp) | $5.00 | 3. Seeds | 2. Dried |
| Flour, whole wheat (1kg) (8 cups) | $1.70 | 2. Grains | 2. Powder |
| Garlic, fresh (bulb) | $0.50 | 1. Vegetables | 1. Fresh |
| Garlic, powder (28g) (3 tbsp) | $0.30 | 1. Vegetables | 2. Powder |
| Ginger, ground (28g) (5.3 tbsp) | $1.30 | 4. Spices | 2. Powder |
| Grapes, black, fresh (450g) | $3.00 | 1. Fruits | 1. Fresh |
| Green beans, can (230g) (1.5 cups) | $0.50 | 1. Vegetables | 2. Canned |
| Green beans, frozen (340g) (2.3 cups) | $0.80 | 1. Vegetables | 2. Frozen |
| Green onions, fresh (160g) (10 green onions) | $1.40 | 1. Vegetables | 1. Fresh |
| Green peas, frozen (340g) (2.6 cups) | $0.80 | 2. Legumes | 2. Frozen |
| Guava, fresh (450g) | $2.00 | 1. Fruits | 1. Fresh |
| Jackfruit (400g) | $3.90 | 1. Fruits | 2. Preserved |
| Kale, chopped, frozen (340g) (2.8 cups) | $1.00 | 2. Vegetables | 2. Frozen |
| Kiwi (each) | $0.40 | 1. Fruits | 1. Fresh |
| Leeks (each) | $1.00 | 1. Vegetables | 1. Fresh |
| Lemon (each) | $0.45 | 1. Fruits | 1. Fresh |
| Lentils, canned (430g with water) | $0.50 | 2. Legumes | 2. Canned |
| Lentils, dried (450g) (2.3 cups) | $1.00 | 2. Legumes | 2. Dried |
| Lettuce, fresh (each) (600g) (8.3 cups) | $1.30 | 1. Vegetables | 1. Fresh |
| Mango, chunks, frozen (1400g) (4.2 mangos without refuse) | $6.50 | 1. Fruits | 2. Frozen |
| Matcha, powder (28g) (4.7 tbsp) | $1.50 | 4. Herbs | 2. Powder |
| Milk, coconut, canned (400ml) | $2.00 | 2. Fruits | 2. Liquid |
| Milk, soy (1l) (4 cups) | $2.00 | 2. Legumes | 2. Liquid |
| Mint, dried (28g) (7 tbsp) | $4.00 | 4. Herbs | 2. Dried |
| Miso paste (450g) (1.6 cups) (26 tbsp) | $5.50 | 4. Condiments | 2. Fermented |
| Mushrooms, Champignon, frozen (240g) (3.2 cups) | $2.00 | 1. Vegetables | 2. Frozen |
| Mustard, ground (74g) (11 tbsp) | $5.00 | 4. Condiments | 2. Powder |
| Nutritional yeast, powder (130g) (1 cup) (16 tbsp) | $5.00 | 4. Condiments | 2. Dried |
| Oat bran (500g) (5.3 cups) | $2.70 | 2. Grains | 2. Dried |
| Oats, whole grain (1.2kg) (13.3 cups) | $2.40 | 2. Grains | 2. Dried |
| Oil, olive (3l) (2.7kg) (12 cups) | $16.00 | 1. Fruits | 2. Oil |
| Oil, peanut (3.8l) (3.4kg) (15.1 cups) | $12.00 | 3. Nuts | 2. Oil |
| Onion (each) | $0.30 | 1. Vegetables | 1. Fresh |
| Orange (each) | $0.50 | 1. Fruits | 1. Fresh |
| Orange, juice, calcium fortified (1.9l) (7.6 cups) | $2.60 | 1. Fruits | 2. Juice |
| Oregano, dried (28g) (7 tbsp) | $1.00 | 4. Herbs | 2. Dried |
| Parsley, dried (28g) (7 tbsp) | $2.00 | 4. Herbs | 2. Dried |
| Parsley, fresh (55g) (1 cup) | $1.00 | 4. Herbs | 1. Fresh |
| Paprika, powder (28g) (4 tbsp) | $0.40 | 4. Spices | 2. Powder |
| Pasta, whole wheat (450g) | $1.00 | 2. Grains | 2. Dried |
| Peach (each) | $0.80 | 1. Fruits | 1. Fresh |
| Peanuts, butter (1.15kg) (4.8 cups) (76 tbsp) | $3.40 | 3. Nuts | 2. Paste |
| Peanuts, roasted, unsalted (450g) (3 cups) | $2.00 | 3. Nuts | 2. Preserved |
| Pears, each | $0.80 | 1. Fruits | 1. Fresh |
| Pecans, raw, unsalted (900g) (7.8 cups) | $17.00 | 3. Nuts | 1. Raw |
| Pomegranates, each | $2.50 | 1. Fruits | 1. Fresh |
| Potatoes (2.2kg) (15 medium potatoes) | $3.00 | 2. Vegetables | 1. Fresh |
| Pumpkin, fresh (11.5kg) | $9.50 | 1. Fruit | 1. Fresh |
| Pumpkin, puree (820g) | $1.60 | 2. Vegetables | 2. Paste |
| Radicchio (450g) (11 cups) | $2.95 | 2. Vegetables | 1. Fresh |
| Rice, Arborio (900g) (4.5 cups) | $6.00 | 2. Grains | 2. Dried |
| Rice, brown (450g) (2.4 cups) | $0.70 | 2. Grains | 2. Dried |
| Rosemary, fresh (28g) (15.6 tbsp) | $2.00 | 4. Herbs | 2. Dried |
| Sage, dried (28g) (7 tbsp) | $5.00 | 4. Herbs | 2. Dried |
| Sesame seeds (43g) (4.8 tbsp) | $0.90 | 3. Seeds | 2. Dried |
| Stevia (550g) | $8.50 | 4. Other | 2. Powder |
| Soy sauce (30g) | $0.12 | 4. Condiments | 2. Fermented |
| Soybeans (340g) (2 cups) | $1.80 | 2. Legumes | 2. Frozen |
| Spinach, frozen (340g) (2.1 cups) | $1.00 | 1. Vegetables | 2. Frozen |
| Sunflower seeds (450g) (3.4 cups) (55 tbsp) | $2.00 | 3. Seeds | 2. Dried |
| Tahini (450g) (2 cups) | $10.00 | 3. Seeds | 2. Paste |
| Thyme, dried (28g) (7 tbsp) | $3.30 | 4. Herbs | 2. Dried |
| Tofu, firm (400g) (1.6 cups) | $2.70 | 2. Legumes | 2. Fermented |
| Tomato sauce, can (420g) (1.9 cups) | $0.50 | 1. Vegetables | 2. Canned |
| Tomatoes, cherry, fresh (300g) (2 cups) | $3.00 | 1. Vegetables | 1. Fresh |
| Tomatoes, peeled, canned (800g) (3.5 cups) | $0.95 | 1. Vegetables | 2. Canned |
| Tomatoes, sun dried (28g) (10 pieces) | $0.45 | 1. Vegetables | 2. Dried |
| Turmeric, ground (50g) (5.5 tbsp) | $2.00 | 4. Spices | 2. Powder |
| Turnip greens, chopped, frozen (340g) (6.2 cups) | $1.35 | 1. Vegetables | 2. Frozen |
| Vanilla extract (30ml) (28g) (2.1 tbsp) | $3.00 | 4. Spices | 2. Dried |
| Vinegar, apple cider (0.95l) (4.1 cups) | $1.60 | 4. Condiments | 2. Fermented |
| Walnuts (680g) (5.8 cups) | $8.20 | 3. Nuts | 1. Fresh |
| Wheatgrass, powder (480g) (48 tbsp) | $35.00 | 4. Herbs | 2. Powder |
| Yogurt, soy (150g) (0.6 cups) | $1.30 | 2. Legumes | 2. Fermented |
| Zucchini (450g) (3 cups) | $1.40 | 1. Vegetables | 1. Fresh |
