The most nutrition for the lowest price
Many people choose to follow an unhealthy diet claiming that healthy foods are too expensive. This is only a half truth. While grass fed meat and organic local veggies might be a little more expensive, they are well worth the cost. However, there are people out there who simply cannot afford the extra cost. They don’t have to live on peanut butter sandwiches any longer. Cost value will help them to attain nutrition without the extra cost.
What is Cost Value?
Cost Value is a mathematical formula that computes the most nutrition for the lowest price. It is a metric with a threshold of 1. The lower the number, the higher the Cost Value. Foods with a Cost Value over 1 are said to have no Cost Value. Most importantly, it is accessible. Calculate your own foods by simply plugging in the variables. Obtain the W value from The Wellness System: thewellnesssystem.org
How do I use Cost Value
Take this list to the grocery store and purchase foods near the top. By following the Cost Value, there is plenty of nutritious food at a low price.
Don’t expect everything on this list to be fresh from the farm. Some foods have low nutrition and a very low price and will have a high Cost Value. To stick to a healthier diet, simply do not purchase the resources that aren’t on your diet. For example, Ramen noodles are so inexpensive that it pushes the Cost Value up even though they are not very nutritious compared to other foods. Simply do not buy those resources.
List of Resources with Cost Value
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Resource | m (g) | W (t80) | Cost ($) | Cost per gram ($/g) | Cost Value (($/g)*W)(t1) |
Canned Black Beans | 432 | 28 | 0.49 | 0.0011 | 0.03 |
Iceberg Lettuce | 474 | 20 | 0.99 | 0.0021 | 0.04 |
Asparagus | 453 | 19 | 1.99 | 0.0044 | 0.08 |
Milk, Almond | 240 | 60 | 0.34 | 0.0014 | 0.09 |
Banana | 226 | 117 | 0.20 | 0.0009 | 0.10 |
Broccoli | 240 | 25 | 1.00 | 0.0042 | 0.10 |
Eggplant | 589 | 31 | 2.20 | 0.0037 | 0.11 |
Ramen Noodles | 516 | 238 | 0.25 | 0.0005 | 0.12 |
Zuchini | 141 | 28 | 0.62 | 0.0044 | 0.12 |
Corn | 566 | 120 | 0.60 | 0.0011 | 0.13 |
Brussels Sprouts | 453 | 24 | 2.50 | 0.0055 | 0.13 |
Whole Wheat Tortilla | 45 | 17 | 0.37 | 0.0082 | 0.14 |
Onion | 141 | 50 | 0.40 | 0.0028 | 0.14 |
Whole Wheat Spaghetti | 453 | 51 | 1.39 | 0.0031 | 0.16 |
Tomato | 255 | 36 | 1.29 | 0.0051 | 0.18 |
Frozen Sweet Green Peas | 340 | 37 | 1.69 | 0.0050 | 0.18 |
Canned Tomatoes and Okra | 411 | 53 | 1.59 | 0.0039 | 0.20 |
Frozen Edamame | 396 | 33 | 2.49 | 0.0063 | 0.21 |
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder | 15 | 18 | 0.18 | 0.0120 | 0.21 |
Canned Artichoke Bottoms | 389 | 33 | 2.50 | 0.0064 | 0.21 |
Brown Rice | 907 | 105 | 1.99 | 0.0022 | 0.23 |
White Mushrooms | 226.1 | 26 | 1.99 | 0.0088 | 0.23 |
Tomato Sauce | 600 | 50 | 2.89 | 0.0048 | 0.24 |
Lentils | 453 | 47 | 2.49 | 0.0055 | 0.26 |
Campbell’s Chicken Noodle Soup | 304.7 | 80 | 1.00 | 0.0033 | 0.26 |
Potato | 396 | 124 | 0.87 | 0.0022 | 0.27 |
Premier Protein Shake Chocolate | 311 | 59 | 1.50 | 0.0048 | 0.28 |
Spinach | 311 | 18 | 4.99 | 0.0160 | 0.29 |
Blackberries | 480 | 39 | 3.59 | 0.0075 | 0.29 |
Green Beans | 330 | 26 | 3.79 | 0.0115 | 0.30 |
Whole Wheat Bread | 566 | 87 | 1.99 | 0.0035 | 0.31 |
Atkins Dark Chocolate Royale Shakes | 325 | 51 | 1.99 | 0.0061 | 0.31 |
Oatmeal (quick) | 40 | 68 | 0.19 | 0.0048 | 0.32 |
Beanee Weenees Original | 220 | 49 | 1.49 | 0.0068 | 0.33 |
Kiwi | 76 | 78 | 0.33 | 0.0043 | 0.34 |
Shallot | 50 | 47 | 0.37 | 0.0074 | 0.35 |
Tempeh | 240 | 39 | 2.49 | 0.0104 | 0.40 |
Flax Seeds | 453 | 49 | 4.19 | 0.0092 | 0.45 |
Seedless Red Grapes | 907 | 120 | 3.58 | 0.0039 | 0.48 |
Boca Veggie Burger | 284 | 33 | 4.29 | 0.0151 | 0.49 |
Kirkland Protein Bar | 60 | 20 | 1.54 | 0.0257 | 0.51 |
SB Venti Hot Decaf Skinny Mocha | 600 | 54 | 5.79 | 0.0097 | 0.52 |
Raisin Bran | 680 | 65 | 5.49 | 0.0081 | 0.53 |
Peanut Butter | 450 | 123 | 2.00 | 0.0044 | 0.54 |
Portobello Mushroom | 170 | 27 | 3.49 | 0.0205 | 0.55 |
Orange Juice | 240 | 275 | 0.50 | 0.0021 | 0.57 |
Frosted Shredded Wheat | 54 | 70 | 0.45 | 0.0083 | 0.58 |
Frozen Peaches | 453 | 90 | 3.00 | 0.0066 | 0.60 |
Cantaloupe | 480 | 78 | 3.99 | 0.0083 | 0.65 |
Hummus | 283 | 49 | 3.99 | 0.0141 | 0.69 |
Frozen Strawberries | 453 | 118 | 2.69 | 0.0059 | 0.70 |
White Rice | 437 | 389 | 0.79 | 0.0018 | 0.70 |
Frozen Cherries | 453 | 107 | 3.00 | 0.0066 | 0.71 |
Lemons | 40 | 80 | 0.79 | 0.0198 | 0.75 |
Triscuits | 252 | 38 | 2.39 | 0.0095 | 0.76 |
Avocado | 340 | 80 | 2.50 | 0.0074 | 0.76 |
Blackberries | 200 | 104 | 3.99 | 0.0200 | 0.78 |
Quinoa | 340 | 39 | 3.99 | 0.0117 | 0.94 |
Sweet Potato | 133 | 83 | 1.59 | 0.0120 | 0.99 |