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Nutrition Price List

The Tampa Tribune

Published: October 1, 2008

Economists say today's food prices are rising at rates not seen since the 1970s. Here's a look at how the price of some popular staples have changed.

Whole wheat bread, loaf
Local price, current: $1.52
U.S. average price, current: $1.95
U.S. average price, August 2007: $1.71
U.S. average price, August 2006: $1.39

Long grain rice, 16 ounces
Local price, current: 94 cents
U.S. average price, current: 85 cents
U.S. average price, August 2007: 55 cents
U.S. average price, August 2006: 57 cents

Ground beef, lean, per pound
Local price, current: $2.48
U.S. average price, current: $3.31
U.S. average price, August 2007: $3.09
U.S. average price, August 2006: $2.90

Chicken breast, bone-in, per pound
Local price, current: $2.89
U.S. average price, current: $2.32
U.S. average price, August 2007: $2.34
U.S. average price, August 2006: $2.19

Eggs, grade A large, dozen
Local price, current: $1.63
U.S. average price, current: $1.85
U.S. average price, August 2007: $1.63
U.S. average price, August 2006: $1.24

Milk, whole, gallon
Local price, current: $3.68
U.S. average price, current: $3.89
U.S. average price, August 2007: $3.81
U.S. average price, August 2006: $3.02

Apples, Red Delicious, per pound
Local price, current: $3.99 for 3-pound bag ($1.33 per pound)
U.S. average price, current: $1.58
U.S. average price, August 2007: $1.19
U.S. average price, August 2006: $1.24

Bananas, per pound
Local price, current: 69 cents
U.S. average price, current: 63 cents
U.S. average price, August 2007: 51 cents
U.S. average price, August 2006: 49 cents

Tomatoes, per pound
Local price, current: 99 cents
U.S. average price, current: $1.69
U.S. average price, August 2007: $1.49
U.S. average price, August 2006: $1.49

Potatoes, white, per pound
Local price, current: $3.99 for 5-pound bag (80 cents per pound)
U.S. average price, current: 72 cents
U.S. average price, August 2007: 52 cents
U.S. average price, August 2006: 57 cents

Broccoli, per pound
Local price, current: $2.49 a bunch
U.S. average price, current: $1.60
U.S. average price, August 2007: $1.54
U.S. average price, August 2006: $1.52
Black beans, dry, per pound

SOURCES: Prices are from the U.S. Department of Labor Consumer Price Index and comparison shopping done Sept. 10 at area Publix Super Markets, Sweetbay Supermarket and Wal-Mart Supercenters. Local price listed is lowest price found and includes several sale items.

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