Exploring the Fruit Market

By: Zavion Green

With fruit prices on the rise, consumers are faced with the challenge of selecting the best value for their money. This dataset compares various fruits by their respective price units and cup-equivalent prices, providing a clearer picture of cost efficiency. Additionally, the data highlights which fruits are classified as superfruits, offering insight into both affordability and nutritional benefits. By analyzing these factors, consumers can make more informed purchasing decisions based on both price and health value.

Fruit	Form	Retail Price	Retail Price Unit	Cup Equivalent Price	Superfruit?
Apples	Fresh	1.8541	per pound	0.4996	No
Apples	Canned in Juice	1.1705	per pound	0.6323	No
Apples	Juice to Drink	0.8699	per pint	0.4349	No
Apples	Juice Frozen	0.6086	per pint	0.3043	No
Apricots	Fresh	3.6162	per pound	1.4145	No
Apricots	Canned in Juice	1.8645	per pound	1.0071	No
Apricots	Canned in Water or Syrup	2.2362	per pound	1.5169	No
Apricots	Dried	7.6611	per pound	1.0978	No
Bananas	Fresh	0.5971	per pound	0.3085	No
Berries, mixed	Frozen	4.2673	per pound	1.4112	Yes
Blackberries	Fresh	6.7483	per pound	2.2471	Yes
Blackberries	Frozen	4.8277	per pound	1.5965	Yes
Blueberries	Fresh	4.1575	per pound	1.399	Yes
Blueberries	Frozen	3.821	per pound	1.2636	Yes
Cantaloupe	Fresh	0.7523	per pound	0.5528	No
Cherries	Fresh	4.6632	per pound	1.7321	No
Cherries	Canned in Water or Syrup	5.2418	per pound	3.5558	No
Clementines	Fresh	1.5811	per pound	0.9507	No
Cranberries	Dried	5.0828	per pound	0.626	Yes
Dates	Dried	5.7499	per pound	0.9507	No
Figs	Dried	7.3233	per pound	1.2613	No
Fruit cocktail	Canned in Juice	2.394	per pound	1.2931	No
Fruit cocktail	Canned in Water or Syrup	2.0996	per pound	1.4242	No
Grapefruit	Fresh	1.4444	per pound	1.3647	No
Grapefruit	Juice to Drink	1.1935	per pint	0.5968	No
Grapes	Fresh	2.0363	per pound	0.7014	No
Grapes	Dried	3.9936	per pound	0.6603	No
Grapes	Juice to Drink	1.0509	per pint	0.5255	No
Grapes	Juice Frozen	0.7524	per pint	0.3762	No
Honeydew	Fresh	1.1589	per pound	0.9442	No
Kiwi	Fresh	2.6064	per pound	1.3231	Yes
Mangoes	Fresh	1.4698	per pound	0.7531	Yes
Mangoes	Dried	10.3035	per pound	1.2906	Yes
Nectarines	Fresh	2.3721	per pound	0.8333	No
Oranges	Fresh	1.4624	per pound	0.8771	No
Oranges	Juice to Drink	1.0572	per pint	0.5286	No
Oranges	Juice Frozen	0.7338	per pint	0.3669	No
Papaya	Fresh	1.3375	per pound	0.6658	Yes
Papaya	Dried	7.4854	per pound	1.1552	Yes
Peaches	Fresh	2.1785	per pound	0.7755	No
Peaches	Canned in Juice	2.2503	per pound	1.2155	No
Peaches	Canned in Water or Syrup	2.0102	per pound	1.3636	No
Peaches	Frozen	3.6058	per pound	1.1924	No
Pears	Fresh	1.8472	per pound	0.7466	No
Pears	Canned in Juice	2.14	per pound	1.1559	No
Pears	Canned in Water or Syrup	2.092	per pound	1.4191	No
Pineapple	Fresh	0.617	per pound	0.4401	No
Pineapple	Canned in Juice	1.6509	per pound	0.8917	No
Pineapple	Canned in Water or Syrup	1.7771	per pound	1.2055	No
Pineapple	Dried	7.0133	per pound	1.0823	No
Pineapple	Juice to Drink	1.2243	per pint	0.6122	No
Pineapple	Juice Frozen	0.7256	per pint	0.3628	No
Plum	Fresh	2.5259	per pound	0.9775	No
Plum	Dried	6.3293	per pound	1.1861	No
Plum	Juice to Drink	1.6988	per pint	0.8494	No
Pomegranate	Fresh	2.4672	per pound	1.5055	Yes
Pomegranate	Juice to Drink	3.2788	per pint	1.6394	Yes
Raspberries	Fresh	7.7338	per pound	2.5753	Yes
Raspberries	Frozen	6.159	per pound	2.0368	Yes
Strawberries	Fresh	2.9682	per pound	1.0094	Yes
Strawberries	Frozen	3.3421	per pound	1.1052	Yes
Watermelon	Fresh	0.382	per pound	0.2429	No

AVERAGE of Cup Equivalent Price vs. Fruit

This chart presents the average cup-equivalent price for each fruit, allowing consumers to determine which options provide the most volume for their dollar. For example, while bananas and cantaloupes have similar retail prices, bananas offer a lower cost per cup equivalent, making them the more budget-friendly choice in terms of portion size. This comparison is particularly useful for individuals who prioritize both cost efficiency and quantity when purchasing fruit.

AVERAGE of Retail Price vs. Fruit

This chart visualizes the average retail price of each fruit, helping consumers identify which fruits are generally more affordable than others. For instance, this data reveals that apples tend to be cheaper than oranges on average. Understanding these price differences enables consumers to make cost-conscious decisions, especially when budgeting for fresh produce.

AVERAGE of Retail Price vs. Form

This chart compares the average retail prices of fruits in different forms, such as fresh, frozen, and processed. This comparison helps consumers determine which fruit forms are more economical. For example, the data suggests that purchasing apple juice is typically more affordable than buying fresh apples. Such insights can be valuable for shoppers looking to balance convenience, price, and dietary preferences.