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Type any grocery item to get a straight verdict — worth it, optional, or skip — plus the typical price premium and why it does or doesn't matter for that item.
Price premiums shown are typical ranges based on general market patterns, not live pricing — actual differences vary by store, brand, and region. Verdicts reflect pesticide-residue and animal-welfare standards, not nutrition claims.
How We Score It
Thin-skinned produce with high pesticide residue, plus dairy/eggs/meat where organic standards also restrict antibiotics and hormones — not just growing method.
Moderate impact categories where the case comes down to sourcing preferences (like Fair Trade) more than pesticide exposure.
Items with a peel you remove before eating carry low residue regardless of growing method — save your money here.
Want the underlying pesticide-residue logic behind the produce verdicts? See our Dirty Dozen & Clean Fifteen checker. Already decided to go organic on something? Try the Organic Swap Finder to find a specific brand. For the full reasoning behind category-level decisions, read Organic vs. Conventional: Where the Price Gap Is Worth It.