Ounce by ounce, Nutritious food costs up to 10 times more than junk food.
In fact, according to a recent meta analysis of 27 studies, it is estimated that a healthy diet costs about $1.5 more per day than an unhealthy diet. And while this may not seem like a lot, at $550 more per year this can add up – especially when considering the costs of buying food for a few people.