Rice
In 2021, experts forecasted that the United States will consume almost five million metric tons of rice, making rice one of the most eaten grains herein the country. In 2020, a pound of rice would cost you only seven cents, making it a budget-friendly option for those on a tight budget. But if you take inflation into account, rice cost eight cents a pound in 1940, which works up to a whopping 1.48 cents now!

Rice
Pork Chops
Among the meat cuts from the pig loin, pork chops are the most often eaten in the United States, accounting for 10% of overall pork consumption in the country. Traditionally, it is derived from the rump of a pig. No matter whether you’re serving pork chops with your favorite sauce, this tender meat will cost you at least $3.85 per pound of meat. In the 1940s, one pound of chops cost 27 cents. The current value is $5.01, adjusted for inflation. At that price, you’re getting a good deal.

Pork Chops

