Is the food better in county, state or federal prison?

The county jail food is considered the worst of the three. Their budgets are smaller, the inmates are not typically there for long periods of time and that translates into a more narrow selection of menu options. State and federal inmate meals are overseen by a registered nutritionist and meets dietary standards but might not meed flavor standards. Federal has a national menu that is available for anyone to see - it is by far the best of the three. Breakfast is cereal, oatmeal, fresh fruit and other items. Saturday and Sunday they have a more robust breakfast/brunch menu. Wednesdays are Cheeseburger days, there is also pizza, chicken (mostly dark meat), sausage, ground beef and noodles, a salad bar and lots of options always available. State prison is similar but not quite as many choices.