It is important to know how much a meal costs, whether you are starting a food service business or creating a family budget.It can be difficult to determine the true cost of a recipe per serving with so many ingredients.The cost per serving of a recipe can be determined in ten easy steps.
Step 1: The quantity required for each should be included in the ingredients list.
Write out the ingredients list if you have an online version of a recipe.How much is required is next to each ingredient.This step is done for you if you have a printed copy of the recipe.
Step 2: The price of any full units of ingredients should be written down.
If you use the full amount that you purchased for the recipe, you don't need to calculate anything.You should put the cost next to it on the ingredients list.You can put the purchase price next to the item on the ingredients list if you are using a full tin of diced tomatoes.The price for each item can be found using your receipts or grocery store websites.
Step 3: The measurement units are used in the recipe.
If the recipe uses a different unit of measurement than stated on the packaging, then use a search engine to convert the packing unit to the ingredients list.If an ingredient states 4 ounces of diced tomatoes, and the can is measured in grams, you can use a search engine to convert the weight of the tomatoes into ounces.A common conversion is 3 tsp to 1 Tbsp.A cup is 4 Tbsp.Volume is the amount of 2 Tbsp.A cup is 16 Tbsp.
Step 4: For partial ingredients, divide the required amount by the full amount.
Most of the ingredients on your list are part of a full unit.Divide the amount that the recipe requires by the full amount in the unit you purchased to calculate the cost.The percentage of the full unit that you will use for the recipe is given.500 g of mince is called for in some recipes.If you bought a 1000 g pack, it would be 500 / 1000, which works out to be 0.2, so calculating how much you use is easy.You should weigh out the amount that you plan to use for recipes that don't specify a numerical quantity.You can do the calculation after that.If you need two handfuls of spinach, place them on a set of kitchen scales and record the weight.The calculation would be 100 / 300, which is 0.2, if you purchased a 300 g (10.6 oz) bag.
Step 5: The full purchase cost is divided by the proportion of partial ingredients.
To work out the cost of using each partial ingredient in your recipe, use the numbers you just calculated.If you buy a bag of spinach for $2, you will get a calculation of 0.2 x 2, which equals 0.6.The cost for the leaves in your recipe is $0.60The proportion that was required for your recipe was calculated.If the full unit of mince costs $10, the amount used for the recipe costs $5.Next to the ingredient on the list, write down each cost you calculated.
Step 6: Add the prices of the ingredients together.
If you only have a few ingredients, you can use a calculator, spreadsheet or the internet to do the calculation.The total cost of the recipe will be given by the final result.To make sure your end total is accurate, you might want to double check your ingredients list.
Step 7: The total recipe cost should be divided by the number of serving.
The recipe cost per serving will be given here.The recipe costs $3.00 per serving if your calculations show that it costs $12.00 to make.
Step 8: You can create an account with a website or app that does recipe costing.
The cost of recipes can be calculated on a number of websites and apps.If you are in a food business, there are paid upgrades that may be helpful.If you have one, you will need to include your name, email address, and company name.
Step 9: The ingredients and the units of measurement should be added to the recipe.
Make sure to include all of the ingredients in your recipe.You don't need to convert the units of measurement yourself.You can use the website or app to calculate the conversions.
Step 10: The purchase price should be inserted for each ingredient.
The price of the amount that you used will be calculated by the website or app, regardless of whether you are using all or just a small amount.The software is very user-friendly and you will be guided through the process.
Step 11: When you include all of the prices, you can see the total cost.
All of the ingredients and costs will be summed up by the system.The end total tells you how much the recipe costs to make, fully and per serving.If you are in a food business, some websites and apps can calculate your profit.If you want, you can calculate the labour cost for each recipe.