Just in case you were wondering....
I recently had a co-op member ask me if we were getting a good deal with our produce. Well, as a fellow penny pincher I was curious myself. Putting everything into consideration along with the rising food prices, buying the more expensive local option and weights and measures here is what I came up with...
For this weeks bags...
Whole Foods, Publix, and Green Wise price comparisons
| Produce | Whole Foods | Publix | Green Wise |
| Field Greens | 5.99 | 3.99 | 4.99 |
| Broccoli | 1.99 | 2.79 | 2.99 |
| Radish | 1.49 | None | None |
| Beets | 4.99 | 3.99 | None |
| Pok Choy | 2.99 | None | None |
| Crimini Mushroom | 4.99 for Portabella | 2.07 baby bella | 2.99 white |
| Red Pepper | 6.99/pound | 3.99 | None |
| Mango | 2.99 | 3.99 | None |
| Pink Lady Apples | 1.69/pound | 2.09/lb | None |
| Cherry Tomatoes | 2.99 | None | 3.99 |
| Tangelo | 5.99/3 pounds | 3/1.00 | None |
| Sugar Snap Peas | 4.99/lb | 2.39/lb | None |
| Strawberries | 6.99 | 2.99 | 3.99 |
| Hummus | 5.99 | | |
| Eggs | 4.50 | 3.99 | 4.25 |
Total for $15 bag at Whole Foods:
Field greens 5.99, radish 1.49, mushroom 1.50 (approximately 4.8ounces) , pepper (approximately 11.3 ounces), mango (1) , apples (6 apples 1.35 pound), tomatoes 2.99, tangelo (1-2 approximately .50-1.00):
$23.46 taking the lowest price on everything
Total for $25 bag at Whole Foods:
Field greens 5.99, beets 4.99, mushroom, pepper (2), mango (2), Pink lady apples (8-10), tomatoes, tangelo (2), Sugar Snap Peas (1/2 pound approximately), strawberries:
$47.46 (taking the lowest price and weight on everything)
I can’t really give a good example of the Publix since they did not have all the options we have along with the Green Wise option.
posted by The Bergel Family @ 7:00 AM
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