🍽️ Food & Recipe Cost Calculator - Meal Planning, Ingredient Costing & Nutrition Analysis
Comprehensive food and recipe cost calculator for meal planning, ingredient costing, portion control, and nutrition analysis. Advanced calculations for restaurant menu pricing, catering costs, and food budget management with comprehensive culinary resources and planning tools.
🍽️ Food & Recipe Calculations
| 📊 Calculator Type: |
💰 Recipe Cost Calculator
| 📊 Recipe Type: |
🍽️ Recipe Details
| 📝 Recipe Name: | |
| 👥 Number of Servings: | |
| ⏰ Prep Time (minutes): | |
| 🔥 Cook Time (minutes): | |
| 📊 Difficulty Level: |
🥘 Main Ingredients
| 🍗 Protein (Primary): | |
| 📏 Protein Quantity: | lbs |
| 💰 Protein Cost per lb: | |
| 🥬 Vegetables: | |
| 💰 Vegetable Cost: | |
| 🌾 Grains/Starches: | |
| 💰 Grains Cost: |
🧂 Seasonings & Extras
| 🧄 Herbs & Spices: | |
| 💰 Seasonings Cost: | |
| 🥛 Dairy Products: | |
| 💰 Dairy Cost: | |
| 🫒 Oils & Fats: | |
| 💰 Oils Cost: |
💸 Additional Costs
| ⚡ Energy Cost (cooking): | |
| ⏰ Labor Cost ($/hour): | |
| 📊 Waste Factor (%): | % |
| 💰 Overhead (%): | % |
| 📊 Profit Margin (%): | % |
🍽️ Recipe Cost Breakdown by Category
| Category | Typical % of Total | Budget Range | Premium Range | Cost-Saving Tips |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 40-60% | $3-6/lb | $8-15/lb | Buy in bulk, use cheaper cuts |
| Vegetables | 15-25% | $1-3/lb | $4-8/lb | Seasonal, frozen alternatives |
| Grains/Starches | 10-20% | $0.50-2/lb | $3-6/lb | Buy in bulk, store brands |
| Dairy | 8-15% | $2-5/lb | $6-12/lb | Generic brands, sales |
| Seasonings | 3-8% | $0.25-1/oz | $2-5/oz | Bulk spices, grow herbs |
| Other | 5-12% | Variable | Variable | Substitute ingredients |
💰 Average Ingredient Costs by Type
| Ingredient Type | Budget Option | Mid-Range | Premium | Organic Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast | $3.99/lb | $6.99/lb | $9.99/lb | $12.99/lb |
| Ground Beef | $4.99/lb | $7.99/lb | $11.99/lb | $14.99/lb |
| Salmon | $8.99/lb | $14.99/lb | $19.99/lb | $24.99/lb |
| Mixed Vegetables | $1.99/lb | $3.49/lb | $5.99/lb | $7.99/lb |
| Pasta | $0.99/lb | $1.99/lb | $3.99/lb | $5.99/lb |
| Cheese | $3.99/lb | $6.99/lb | $12.99/lb | $16.99/lb |