Table 2.
Cost of meeting dietary guidelines recommended the number of fruit/vegetable cup equivalents per week for a family of three (1 woman 31–50; 1 man 31–50; 1 boy 9–13) at farmers’ markets and supermarkets.
| Food Group | If Purchasing a Mix 1 of Conventional and Organic Produce | If Only Purchasing Organic Produce | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers’ Markets (USD) | Supermarkets (USD) | Absolute Cost Difference (USD) | Farmers’ Markets (USD) | Supermarkets (USD) | Absolute Cost Difference (USD) | |
| Fruit | 22.71 | 22.36 | 0.35 | 22.29 | 32.10 | −9.81 |
| Vegetables | 38.78 | 35.45 | 3.33 | 39.68 | 46.21 | −6.53 |
| Total Fruits and Vegetables | 61.49 | 57.81 | 3.68 | 61.97 | 78.31 | −16.34 |
1 Mix of conventional and organic items proportionate to their availability at sites.