Re:Being Poor (2005)
by WalterBright on Saturday May 22, 2021 @03:06PM
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I have a steak in the freezer right now that is 0.58 lb and cost $2.90. Don't believe me? PM me your email and I'll send you a photo.
And a dozen eggs for $1.99.
The store also sells bulk peanuts for far far less than peanut candy bars cost. Like $2.99 per pound. You pour it in a bag, weigh the bag, put the label on it, and voila! And it's good for you, too, unlike the sugar-ladened candy. No prep required.
Re:Being Poor (2005)
by maxerickson on Saturday May 22, 2021 @07:23PM
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The big box stores here frequently have eggs for $1. On a recent visit (to buy cheap frozen chicken) the register printed me a coupon for a free carton of eggs. They use the cheap eggs to get people in the door.
Re:Being Poor (2005)
by WalterBright on Saturday May 22, 2021 @08:29PM
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> They use the cheap eggs to get people in the door.
So? They're still cheaper than chips and a lot better for you.
The nutrition in the steak is better, but I don't see any other basis of comparison where it could be cheap. The right candy bar (high in peanuts) will have lots more calories and something like 50% of the protein, for half the total price of the steak.
The other reply already pointed out how cheap wheat calories can be.