Table 3.
Price comparison of whole grain (WG) and refined grain (RG) foods.
| Grain Food Categories | WG/RG | Price ($AUD) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast cereals (n = 266) | WG: n = 195 | $5.34 ± 1.6 | 0.533 |
| RG: n = 71 | $5.49 ± 2.1 | ||
| Bread products (n = 365) | WG: n = 111 | $3.92 ± 1.5 | 0.448 |
| RG: n = 254 | $4.06 ± 1.8 | ||
| Sliced loaf breads (n = 161) * | WG: n = 69 | $4.01 ± 1.1 | 0.036 |
| RG: n = 92 | $4.47 ± 1.6 | ||
| Crispbreads, crackers, rice/corn cakes (n = 203) | WG: n = 53 | $2.84 ± 1.0 | 0.149 |
| RG: n = 150 | $3.11 ± 1.5 | ||
| Pasta, rice, noodles, couscous, other grains (n = 283) | WG: n = 49 | $4.33 ± 3.2 | 0.009 |
| RG: n = 234 | $3.11 ± 2.9 | ||
| Grain-based muesli bars (n = 86) | WG: n = 55 | $4.31 ± 1.5 | 0.566 |
| RG: n = 31 | $4.48 ± 1.2 | ||
| Total (n = 1203) ** | WG: n = 463 | $4.49 ± 1.9 | <0.001 |
| RG: n = 740 | $3.72 ± 2.3 |
* Sliced loaves were analysed in addition to total bread products. ** Based on products with prices available on-line.