How Much Do Vegetables Cost

The weighted average price for all fresh vegetables was $0.64 per pound and the price difference between the most and least expensive item was $2.67 per pound.

Are vegetables expensive?

Fruits and vegetables tend to be more expensive than processed foods for a number of reasons. Fresh produce has a short shelf life, which means that it spoils and therefore can’t be bought in bulk and stored in the same way processed or preserved foods can.

What is the cheapest vegetable?

  • Cauliflower. Avg. retail price is between $1- 3 per lb. …
  • Potatoes. Avg. retail price is between $1.5 – $2 per lb. …
  • Sweet Potatoes. Avg. retail price is between $1.5 – $2.5 per lb. …
  • Onions. Avg. …
  • Eggplant. Avg. …
  • Cucumbers. Avg. …
  • Zucchini. Avg. …
  • Broccoli. Avg.
Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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