Recipe Cost Calculator
Calculate ingredient costs, packaging, labor, and overhead to determine cost per serving, suggested selling price, and profit margins.
Ingredients & Pricing
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Containers, wrapping, labels
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Prep & cooking time cost
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Rent, utilities, equipment
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Desired profit %
How to calculate recipe costs
- Search and add your recipe ingredients
- Enter the package size (how much you buy) and package price (what you pay)
- Add any packaging, labor, and overhead costs
- Set your target profit margin and click "Calculate Cost"
Example: Chicken Bowl Cost Breakdown
Here's how ingredient costs are calculated for a simple chicken bowl recipe:
| Ingredients | Pkg Price | Qty | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | $12.00 | 200g | $2.40 |
| Brown Rice (2kg) | $4.50 | 150g | $0.34 |
| Broccoli (500g) | $3.00 | 100g | $0.60 |
| Olive Oil (750ml) | $8.00 | 15ml | $0.16 |
| Total | $3.50 | ||