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.