Overview
How much do fruits and vegetables cost? ERS estimated average
prices for 153 commonly consumed fresh and processed fruits and
vegetables. Reported estimates include each product's average
retail price per pound and per edible cup equivalent (the unit of
measurement for Federal fruit and vegetable consumption
recommendations). For many fruits and vegetables, a 1-cup
equivalent equals the weight of enough edible food to fill a
measuring cup. ERS calculated average prices at retail stores using
2008 Nielsen Homescan data. Retail quantities were further adjusted
for the removal of inedible parts and cooking loss.
ERS also estimated the effect on households' food budgets and
children's caloric intakes of replacing one energy-dense snack with
a fruit or vegetable. The price per portion was estimated for 20
snack items commonly consumed by children ages 6-13, including
salty snacks, baked and sweet goods, and frozen treats. ERS also
identified and priced 20 fruits and vegetables that are potential
replacements for these snack foods. Using data from Nielsen's 2010
Homescan panel, ERS estimated average retail prices, following the
same methodology for estimating retail prices and per cup
equivalents for 153 fruits and vegetables. For this comparison,
however, a price "per portion" is estimated, to approximate the
actual cost of consuming each food based on current consumption
patterns.
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Fruit | Back to top |
Apples—Average retail price per pound or pint and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Apricots—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Bananas—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Blackberries—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Blueberries—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Cantaloupe—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Cherries—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Cranberries—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Dates—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Figs—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Grapefruit—Average retail price per pound or pint and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Grapes—Average retail price per pound or pint and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Honeydew—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Kiwi—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Mangoes—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Nectarines—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Oranges—Average retail price per pound or pint and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Papaya—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Peaches—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Pears—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Pineapple—Average retail price per pound or pint and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Plums—Average retail price per pound or pint and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Raspberries—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Strawberries—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Tangerines—Average retail price per pound or pint and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Watermelon—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Vegetables | Back to top |
Artichoke—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Asparagus—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Avocados—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Beets—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Black beans—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Broccoli—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Brussels sprouts—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Cabbage—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Carrots—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Cauliflower—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Celery—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Collard greens— Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Sweet corn—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Great northern beans—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Green beans—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Green peas—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Green peppers—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Kale—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Lentils—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Iceberg lettuce—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Romaine lettuce—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Lima beans—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Mushrooms—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Mustard greens—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Navy beans—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Okra—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Olives—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Onions—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Pinto beans—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Potatoes—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Pumpkin—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Radish—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Red kidney beans—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Red peppers—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Spinach—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Summer squash—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Sweet potatoes—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Tomatoes—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Turnip greens—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Winter squash—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2008 | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 2/7/2011 | |
Snack Substitutions | Back to top |
Snacks—Portion size, price/portion, and calories/portion for 20 fruits and vegetables and 20 snack foods | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 11/28/2012 | |
Snacks—Average retail price and cost per portion for calorie-dense snack foods | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 11/28/2012 | |
Snacks—Average retail price and cost per portion for fruits and vegetables | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 11/28/2012 | |
Snacks—Impact on food costs of substituting fruits and vegetables for other snack foods | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 11/28/2012 | |
Snacks—Impact on caloric intake of substituting fruits and vegetables for other snack foods | ![Download as Excel Download as Excel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130219181758im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4257/xls.gif) | 11/28/2012 | |