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Why is a Big Mac cheaper than a Salad?

February 26th 2008 21:19
It's really a conundrum that needs to be solved... though the production of meat uses up far more resources than producing vegetables, in developed countries, it's far more expensive to have a salad than to have fast food.

What's up with that?

Well, this figure depicts the proportion of Federal subsidies in the US that go to meat, dairy and produce production:

Federal subsidies for meat and produce in the US



We can clearly see how meat and dairy are heavily subsidized, whereas fruits and vegetables get the shaft.

The question is, why? Why would the government favour meat production? Because the politicians like meat? Perhaps, but I bet they like apple pie, as well.

It doesn't just happen in the States, either... here in Australia, you can get a hamburger at McDonalds for less than $2, but a salad at McDonalds will set you back at least $4. Should we question the quality of the meat in that salad?

Whenever I get back to the US, though, it's good living. I can't believe how you can get a giant breakfast burrito, with cheese and beans, for around $2. It's shocking, but also a little comforting. They know how to make a mean burrito.

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Comment by Anonymous

February 27th 2008 21:11
Fruits and vegetables often require a lot of human labor for their proper preparation and serving. You can't put a lettuce salad in a refrigerator and then a microwave.

In the states, we're still in a pretty much cheap food regime, though milk and meat are going up. Of course real estate is another story, even with the collapse.

Comment by Howard

February 27th 2008 21:12
that was me.

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