Hungry Horns

Here's a greatly detailed infographic showing the difference in cost and nutritional content for three different meals: two are homemade, and one is from fast food takeout. The difference in cost is astonishing! While most people associate fast food with cheapness, we can see from this graphic that it can actually be quite expensive.

Even when considering cooking time, the homecooked meals are likely still cheaper (and definitely healthier) than getting fast food. If you consider the amount of time spent travelling to/from the restaurant and waiting for your food, the time investment may be very similar!

Although this graphic was made in 2011, the information and comparisons are still applicable today. We hope you learned something new or helpful from our post :)

Cheap recipes for:
meal prepping
roommate dinners
taking care of your family
friendsgiving
girls night
etc!!!!

60 Family Dinner Ideas for Under $10 Family meals don't have to be bland if you're on a budget.

Affordable and nutritious foods to stock your pantry with! Buying things that you can make a meal with when you are short on time will help feed you in the long run.

examples without refrigeration:
- dried pasta/rice (can also buy protein pasta and/or whole grain pasta)
- dried beans
- canned/jarred pasta sauce
- canned tuna/salmon/chicken
- vegetable or other stock
- shelf stable milk or milk-substitutes
- salt, pepper, and your favorite spices