Cost of legumes, nuts, and seeds relative to the starchy staples in a least-cost healthy diet

Definition

Cost of the least expensive legumes, nuts, and seeds as a multiple of the least expensive starchy staples to meet intake levels recommended in food-based dietary guidelines. Data available for 2017.

Relevance

Shows the relative cost of the recommended amount per day of legumes, nuts, and seeds compared to the recommended amount per day of starchy staples. A ratio greater than 1 indicates a high-cost food group. A ratio less than 1 indicates the food group costs less than the cost of starchy staples.