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Cheapest freeze-dried food per serving
Serving counts come straight from the product name (for example "120 Serving Bucket"). Serving sizes differ a lot between brands, so we also show cost per 2,000-calorie day wherever the brand states calories. That number is the fairer comparison.
#1 today$0.112ReadyWise
In stock583 brands
Price range$15.00to $16,500.00
Median price$99.99in stock today
The ranking lowest cost per serving first
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| Rank | Product | $ / serving | Servings (product name) | Price today | vs. last week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Chopped Onions – Dehydrated #10 Can – 250 Servings | ReadyWise ReadyWise In stock | $0.112 | 250 | $27.99 | history building |
| #2 | Butter Powder – Dehydrated #10 Can – 204 Servings | ReadyWise ReadyWise In stock | $0.211 | 204 | $42.99 | history building |
| #3 | 360 Servings Freeze-Dried Coffee ReadyWise In stock | $0.306 | 360 | $109.99 | history building |
| #4 | Cosmic Berries – Freeze-Dried #10 Can – 91 Servings | ReadyWise ReadyWise In stock | $0.330 | 91 | $30.00 | history building |
| #5 | 120 Serving Freeze Dried Vegetable Bucket ReadyWise In stock | $0.729 | 120 | $87.49 | history building |
| #6 | Emergency Food Favorite - Chicken Noodle Soup (5 x 4 Serving Pouches) ReadyWise In stock | $0.750 | 20 | $15.00 | history building |
| #7 | Instant Nonfat Dry Milk - Freeze-Dried #10 Can - 50 Servings | ReadyWise ReadyWise In stock | $0.800 | 50 | $39.99 | history building |
| #8 | 120 Serving Freeze Dried Fruit Bucket ReadyWise In stock | $0.833 | 120 | $99.99 | history building |
| #9 | 300 Serving Emergency Food Bundle ReadyWise In stock | $0.833 | 300 | $249.99 | history building |
| #10 | Sour Cream Powder – #10 Can – 84 Servings | ReadyWise ReadyWise In stock | $1.19 | 84 | $99.99 | history building |
| #11 | Emergency Food Favorite - Freeze-Dried Strawberries (3 x 8 Serving Pouches) ReadyWise In stock | $1.33 | 24 | $31.99 | history building |
| #12 | 18 Serving Emergency Food Sampler - Favorites Box ReadyWise In stock | $1.39 | 18 | $24.99 | history building |
| #13 | Powdered Whole Eggs – Freeze-Dried #10 Can – 72 Servings | ReadyWise ReadyWise In stock | $1.39 | 72 | $99.99 | history building |
| #14 | Diced Red Bell Peppers – Freeze-Dried #10 Can – 37 Servings | ReadyWise ReadyWise In stock | $1.41 | 37 | $52.00 | history building |
| #15 | Pancake Mix – Dehydrated #10 Can – 20 Servings | ReadyWise ReadyWise In stock | $1.45 | 20 | $28.99 | history building |
| #16 | 100 Serving Variety Pack ReadyWise In stock | $1.50 | 100 | $149.99 | history building |
| #17 | Corn – Freeze-Dried #10 Can – 23 Servings | ReadyWise ReadyWise In stock | $1.61 | 23 | $36.99 | history building |
| #18 | 52 Serving Prepper Pack Bucket ReadyWise In stock | $1.73 | 52 | $89.99 | history building |
| #19 | Sliced Onions – Freeze-Dried #10 Can – 23 Servings | ReadyWise ReadyWise In stock | $1.74 | 23 | $39.99 | history building |
| #20 | 170 Serving Emergency Food Apocalypse Bucket ReadyWise In stock | $1.76 | 170 | $299.99 | history building |
| #21 | Whole Blueberries – Freeze-Dried #10 Can – 28 Servings | ReadyWise ReadyWise In stock | $1.79 | 28 | $49.99 | history building |
| #22 | Berry Bundle – Freeze‑Dried #10 Can – 68 Servings | ReadyWise ReadyWise In stock | $1.91 | 68 | $129.99 | history building |
| #23 | Peas – Freeze‑Dried #10 Can – 17 Servings | ReadyWise ReadyWise In stock | $2.00 | 17 | $33.99 | history building |
| #24 | Raspberries – Freeze-Dried #10 Can – 22 Servings | ReadyWise ReadyWise In stock | $2.04 | 22 | $44.99 | history building |
| #25 | 120 Serving Breakfast Bucket ReadyWise In stock | $2.17 | 120 | $259.99 | history building |
| #26 | 120 Serving Entree Wise Food Kit Echo-Sigma In stock | $2.17 | 120 | $259.99 | history building |
| #27 | Sliced Strawberries – Freeze‑Dried #10 Can – 18 Servings | ReadyWise ReadyWise In stock | $2.22 | 18 | $39.99 | history building |
| #28 | 60 Serving Entree Wise Food Kit Echo-Sigma In stock | $2.33 | 60 | $139.99 | history building |
| #29 | Premium 6480 Serving Package - 1662 lbs Legacy Food Storage In stock | $2.55 | 6,480 | $16,500.00 | history building |
| #30 | Premium 4320 Serving Package - 1108 lbs Legacy Food Storage In stock | $2.57 | 4,320 | $11,120.00 | history building |
| #31 | Simple Kitchen Soup Favorites Variety Pack (4 count, 8-Servings per Pouch) ReadyWise In stock | $2.62 | 8 | $20.99 | history building |
| #32 | Premium 2880 Serving Package - 739 lbs Legacy Food Storage In stock | $2.64 | 2,880 | $7,595.00 | history building |
| #33 | Premium 2160 Serving Package - 554 lbs Legacy Food Storage In stock | $2.66 | 2,160 | $5,750.00 | history building |
| #34 | 120 Serving Breakfast Bucket - 36 lbs Legacy Food Storage In stock | $2.75 | 120 | $330.00 | history building |
| #35 | Premium 1080 Serving Package - 277 lbs Legacy Food Storage In stock | $2.77 | 1,080 | $2,995.00 | history building |
| #36 | Premium 1440 Serving Package - 370 lbs Legacy Food Storage In stock | $2.77 | 1,440 | $3,995.00 | history building |
| #37 | 84 Serving Breakfast and Entree Bucket ReadyWise In stock | $2.80 | 84 | $234.99 | history building |
| #38 | 60 Serving Entree Bucket ReadyWise In stock | $2.83 | 60 | $169.99 | history building |
| #39 | Premium 720 Serving Package - 185 lbs Legacy Food Storage In stock | $2.84 | 720 | $2,045.00 | history building |
| #40 | 90 Serving Organic Bucket ReadyWise In stock | $2.89 | 90 | $259.99 | history building |
| #41 | Premium 360 Serving Package - 92 lbs Legacy Food Storage In stock | $2.89 | 360 | $1,040.00 | history building |
| #42 | Premium 240 Serving Package - 62 lbs Legacy Food Storage In stock | $2.91 | 240 | $699.00 | history building |
| #43 | Simple Kitchen Soup Favorites Variety Pack (8 count, 8-Servings per Pouch) ReadyWise In stock | $3.13 | 8 | $25.00 | history building |
| #44 | 120 Serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Bucket - 31 lbs Legacy Food Storage In stock | $3.25 | 120 | $390.00 | history building |
| #45 | 120 Serving Entree Bucket - 29 lbs Legacy Food Storage In stock | $3.33 | 120 | $399.00 | history building |
| #46 | 32 Serving Family 72 Hour Emergency Food Kit Legacy Food Storage In stock | $3.59 | 32 | $115.00 | history building |
| #47 | 60 Serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Bucket - 18 lbs Legacy Food Storage In stock | $3.67 | 60 | $220.00 | history building |
| #48 | MINESTRONE - Soup Mix - 6 Ct Case - 8 Servings ReadyWise In stock | $3.74 | 8 | $29.94 | history building |
| #49 | HEARTY CHILI - Soup Mix - 6 Ct Case - 8 Servings ReadyWise In stock | $3.74 | 8 | $29.94 | history building |
| #50 | TORTILLA - Soup Mix - 6 Ct Case - 8 Servings ReadyWise In stock | $3.74 | 8 | $29.94 | history building |
| #51 | CHICKEN NOODLE Chicken Flavored - Soup Mix - 6 Ct Case - 8 Servings ReadyWise In stock | $3.74 | 8 | $29.94 | history building |
| #52 | CHEDDAR BROCCOLI - Soup Mix - 6 Ct Case - 8 Servings ReadyWise In stock | $3.74 | 8 | $29.94 | history building |
| #53 | 60 Serving Entree Bucket - 17 lbs Legacy Food Storage In stock | $3.92 | 60 | $235.00 | history building |
| #54 | Simple Kitchen Soup Sampler Variety Pack (8 count, 8-Servings per Pouch) ReadyWise In stock | $4.38 | 8 | $35.00 | history building |
| #55 | Sausage Crumbles – Freeze-Dried #10 Can – 22 Servings | ReadyWise ReadyWise In stock | $4.54 | 22 | $99.99 | history building |
| #56 | Seasoned Beef Patty Crumbles – Freeze-Dried #10 Can – 22 Servings | ReadyWise ReadyWise In stock | $4.54 | 22 | $99.99 | history building |
| #57 | 52 Serving Prepper Pack - 3 Bucket Bundle ReadyWise In stock | $5.19 | 52 | $269.97 | history building |
| #58 | Diced Chicken – Freeze‑Dried #10 Can – 16 Servings | ReadyWise ReadyWise In stock | $6.25 | 16 | $99.99 | history building |
Price history started Oct 17, 2026; week-over-week changes appear as it builds. Prices checked Oct 17, 2026, 6:34 AM ET at each brand's own store. Tax and shipping not included.
Specs marked "product name" are read from the brand's own product title. Products sold in several sizes at different prices are left out of per-unit math so the spec matches the price.
Sold out today (21)
- Legacy Food Storage 350 Serving Ground Coffee Bucket with French Press, last price $199.00
- ReadyWise 274-Serving Ready for Tomorrow Emergency Food Bundle, last price $199.99
- ReadyWise Emergency Food Favorite - Savory Stroganoff (5 x 4 Serving Pouches), last price $15.00
- ReadyWise Emergency Food Favorite - Loaded Baked Potato Casserole (5 x 4 Serving Pouches), last price $15.00
- ReadyWise Emergency Food Favorite - Cheesy Macaroni (5 x 4 Serving Pouches), last price $15.00
- ReadyWise Emergency Food Favorite - Crunchy Granola (5 x 4 Serving Pouches), last price $15.00
- ReadyWise 60 Serving Entree Bucket, last price $50.00
- ReadyWise WFS 120 Serving Breakfast Only Grab and Go Bucket, last price $124.99
- ReadyWise 400 Serving Sampler Bundle, last price $499.96
- ReadyWise 60 Serving Bug Out Bucket, last price $80.00
- ReadyWise 104 Serving Variety Pack Bucket, last price $149.99
- ReadyWise 100 Serving Sampler Bucket, last price $149.99
- ReadyWise 1440 Serving Food Supply Bundle, last price $2,159.88
- ReadyWise 1074 Serving Food Bundle, last price $2,099.99
- ReadyWise 120 Serving Breakfast Bucket, last price $259.99
- ReadyWise NEW 360 Serving Emergency Food Bundle, last price $799.99
- Legacy Food Storage 36 Serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Box, last price $89.99
- ReadyWise 120 Serving Emergency Food Supply, last price $329.99
- Legacy Food Storage 12 Serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Box, last price $34.99
- Legacy Food Storage 158 Serving Freeze Dried Chicken, Beef and Entree Combo Bucket, last price $510.00
- Legacy Food Storage 79 Serving Freeze Dried Chicken and Entree Combo Bucket, last price $320.00
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Questions people ask
What is the cheapest freeze-dried and emergency food right now?
At today's prices: ReadyWise Chopped Onions – Dehydrated #10 Can – 250 Servings | ReadyWise at $0.112 per serving ($27.99). This page updates every day.
Is cost per serving a fair comparison?
Only roughly. A "serving" can be 120 calories at one brand and 300 at another. Use it to compare products from the same brand, and use cost per 2,000-calorie day (the Bunker Index) to compare across brands.
How often is this ranking updated?
Daily. We check each brand store once a day and rebuild this page; the last check was Oct 17, 2026, 6:34 AM ET.
Why isn't my favorite brand listed?
We only collect prices from stores whose terms allow automated price checks. Brands that forbid it, such as EcoFlow, Jackery and Sawyer, are listed on our methods page.