Another fun infographic

This infographic, from Lapham's Quarterly, takes a look at how far one dollar will go in terms of caloric content from different food types. It's amusing and interesting, but given our recent recession (and the Fed's response to it), it's taken on special meaning for a number of Americans. (Note: I was a little confused by the graphic at first. Look at the numbers inside the pictures--and not the text below them--to see how many calories of each item a dollar will buy.)

It's hardly surprising that Coke and McDonald's food give you the greatest caloric bang for your buck, and that's bad news for our nation's health. Milk, eggs, and potatoes aren't far behind, though, so in theory it shouldn't be too hard for people to put together an at least mildly healthy diet, even on a budget (especially when you throw in other relatively cheap items, like black beans and rice). But in reality, processed foods and fast foods are an increasingly large portion of American people's diets, and this graphic helps show why.

[Lapham's Quarterly]