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Meal Cost Calculator
Price out any recipe and find the cost per serving.
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How to Use This Tool
- Enter each ingredient's cost on its own line (e.g.
3.49). - Set how many servings the recipe makes.
- Optionally add extras (seasoning, cooking gas, electricity).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I account for part of a package?
Divide the package price by how much you use. If a $5 bag of flour provides 8 meals, count $0.62 per meal.
Should I include water and energy?
Only if you want a fully loaded cost. Many people include fuel/power as a rough add-on to make comparison fair.
Is eating out really more expensive?
Usually yes per meal, but scale, waste, and your time matter. This tool helps you see the actual per-serving difference.
Can I use it for meal prep?
Yes — enter the total ingredient cost of your prep batch and divide by the number of containers to get cost per container.
Practical Example
Ingredients: chicken $3.49, rice $1.20, veggies $0.85, sauce $0.50. Servings: 4.
- Total: $6.04
- Per serving: $6.04 ÷ 4 = $1.51
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