Trendy superfoods, such as goji berries and wheatgrass, have been credited for everything from curing cancer to the rise of ancient civilizations, but they don’t come cheap. Despina Hyde, a registered dietitian with NYU Langone Medical Center, says you can get many of the same benefits from cheaper alternatives.

*All prices are from the local Whole Foods and the lowest available for each product. Nutritional information is per serving.

• Trade goji berries for raspberries

  

  “Goji berries are known for having anti-oxidants [such as vitamin C], and they have some fiber,” Hyde says. “But you can get those benefits from many berries, [including] raspberries.” LEFT: Goji berries, 19.2 milligrams of vitamin C, $23.99 per pound (dried); RIGHT: Raspberries, 26.2 milligrams of vitamin C, $5.30 per pound

• Trade wild salmon for canned sardines

  

  Like wild salmon, “sardines are packed with protein and are a great source of heart-healthy omega-3 fats,” Hyde says. “They’re also high in B12, as well as other B vitamins, and vitamin D — which is typically hard to get from foods.” LEFT: Wild salmon, 2.6 micrograms of vitamin B12, $33.99 per pound; RIGHT: Canned sardines, 7.5 micrograms of vitamin B12, $10.93 per pound

• Trade wheatgrass for spinach

  

  “With wheatgrass you’re getting iron and calcium,” says Hyde. But, “you can [also get it] from spinach or kale.” LEFT: Wheatgrass, 0.66 milligrams of iron, $27.99 per pound (dried); RIGHT: Spinach, 0.77 milligrams of iron, $12.77 per pound

• Trade almond butter for peanut butter

  

  “Calorie- and proteinwise, almond butter and peanut butter are really similar, and nutrientwise they both provide healthy fat,” Hyde says. “What I tell people with that is to read the label.” An option without added sugar or hydrogenated oil is your best bet, no matter its base. LEFT: Almond butter, 2.4 grams per tablespoon of protein, $7.99 per 16-ounce jar; RIGHT: Peanut butter, 4 grams per tablespoon of protein, $3.99 per 16-ounce jar