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GROCERY BUDGET & UNIT COST ITEMIZATION

Meal Prep & Food Cost Calculator

Cook restaurant-quality meals for a fraction of the cost. Itemize grocery package sizes, calculate true portion prices, and see real dollar savings vs $15+ takeout meals.

1. LOAD MEAL PREP PRESET:
5 MEALS
$14.50 / meal
INGREDIENT ITEMIZATION
Pkg: $/oz
Used:oz
$11.66
Pkg: $/oz
Used:oz
$1.30
Pkg: $/oz
Used:oz
$2.99
Pkg: $/tbsp
Used:tbsp
$1.50
TOTAL BATCH COST
$17.45
Entire 5-serving homecooked batch
COST PER SERVING
$3.49
Per individual plate / container
TAKEOUT SAVINGS (76%)
$55.05
Saved vs $72.50 restaurant bill
INDEXED BATCH COOKING COST ARCHETYPES
Meal ArchetypeServingsTakeout EquivalentKey Ingredients
Gym Bro Chicken, Rice & Roasted Broccoli 5 portions$14.50Boneless Chicken Breasts, Jasmine Rice (5 lb bag), Fresh Broccoli Crowns, Olive Oil & Seasonings
Double Smash Burgers & Air Fryer Fries 4 portions$16.0080/20 Ground Beef, Brioche Buns (8 pack), American Cheese Slices, Russet Potatoes
Street Taco Bar 6 portions$15.00Ground Beef / Flank, Corn Tortillas (30 pack), Avocados (4 bag), Cotija Cheese & Cilantro, Black Beans (Can)