Ingredient Qty in dish Unit Unit cost Yield % Cost
Yield % = how much of the purchased ingredient survives trim & cooking. The calculator works back to what you had to buy. Beef tenderloin ≈ 75%, leafy greens ≈ 65%, dry pasta ≈ 100%.

Result

Total recipe cost
Cost per portion
30%
Suggested menu price (ex VAT)
to see actual food cost %