oats1,400 g
Total ingredient weight: 1,400 gLine cost: $2.80
Batch cost calculator
Food Cost Calculator
See the true batch cost behind a packaged food product before you quote wholesale, set retail pricing, or send a price sheet.
For 1-20 packaged-food SKUsRecipe data stays localNutrition label previewCost and wholesale pricing
Guided recipe workspace
Start with one recipe draft
Pick a starter or blank product, then move through setup, ingredients, label review, pricing, and save/export without losing context.
- Browser-only. Drafts stay local until export.
- No account required
- Recipe data stays local
Choose a starter recipe
Presets include realistic starter amounts and costs. Replace every field with your product before using the output.
Browser-only estimates for preparation and review. Check local labeling requirements before commercial use.
Product and yield
1. Product and yield
Set batch yield, package weight, and serving size once so label math, costing, and pricing stay aligned.Recipe ingredients
2. Recipe ingredients
Use the closest ingredient preset first, then add cost and custom nutrition only where you need overrides.Fast entry: line cost means the cost for the amount in that row. Press Enter from line cost to move to the next ingredient.
Paste ingredient rows
Use one line per ingredient with name, amount, unit, and line cost.
Rows5
Total ingredient weight2,302 g
Ingredient cost$11.85
Needs reviewClear
| Ingredient preset or search | Amount | Unit | Line cost | Total ingredient weight | Advanced nutrition | Actions |
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| 1,400 g | ||||||
| 420 g | ||||||
| 360 g | ||||||
| 110 g | ||||||
| 12 g |
honey420 g
Total ingredient weight: 420 gLine cost: $3.20
almonds360 g
Total ingredient weight: 360 gLine cost: $5.10
sunflower oil120 ml
Total ingredient weight: 110 gLine cost: $0.70
salt12 g
Total ingredient weight: 12 gLine cost: $0.05
Label and statements
3. Label and statements
Review the label format, shelf-life text, ingredient statement, and allergen wording before export.Generated draft
Ingredient statement
Ingredients: oats, honey, almonds, sunflower oil, salt.
Ingredient order is estimated from entered amounts. Review final wording before print.
Generated draft
Allergen helper
Contains: tree nuts.
This helper checks common allergens from ingredient presets, names, and tags. Review final allergen wording before sale.
Cost and pricing
4. Cost and pricing
Add packaging, labor, and overhead so cost per unit and price targets reflect the real package.4. Cost and pricing
Pricing checkpoint
Use these live numbers to decide whether package size, ingredient cost, labor, or markup needs another pass.Cost per unit/package$2.95
Target margin price$5.18
Suggested wholesale price$6.11
Suggested retail price$9.29
Gross margin estimate68.2%
How it is calculated
Batch cost = ingredients + packaging + labor + overhead. Cost per unit = batch cost / package count. Target margin price = cost per unit / (1 - target margin). Wholesale = target margin price × (1 + wholesale markup). Retail = wholesale × (1 + retail markup).
Export and save
5. Export and save
Keep a draft in this browser or export the files you need for print, buyer review, and backup.Saved only in this browser. Download a JSON backup before switching devices.
Export-ready package
- Save a local browser draft
- Print label, product spec, or wholesale sheet
- Download CSV, JSON backup, SVG, or PNG
- Copy ingredient and allergen wording
- Works in your browser
- No account required
- Recipe data stays local
5. Export and save
Saved drafts
No saved products in this browser yet.
Printable sheets
Printable sheets
Switch between the product spec sheet and wholesale sheet before printing or saving to PDF.Product spec sheet
Honey Almond Granola
CategoryGranola
Net weight250 g
Serving size40 g
Cost per unit/package$2.95
Suggested wholesale price$6.11
Suggested retail price$9.29
Ingredient statement
Ingredients: oats, honey, almonds, sunflower oil, salt.
Allergen helper
Contains: tree nuts.
Nutrition summary
Calories: 87; Total Fat: 3.4 g; Total Carbohydrate: 12 g; Protein: 2.8 g; Sodium: 42 mg.
Shelf lifeUp to 3 months in a sealed pouch.
StorageStore sealed in a cool, dry place.
Wholesale price sheet
Honey Almond Granola
SKUGRANOLA-250
Case pack6 bags
Units per case6
Minimum order quantity2
Net weight250 g
Cost per unit$2.95
Wholesale price$6.11
Suggested retail$9.29
Ingredients
Ingredients: oats, honey, almonds, sunflower oil, salt.
Allergens
Contains: tree nuts.
Ingredient and packaging costs together
The calculator combines ingredient costs, packaging cost per unit, labor cost per batch, and overhead cost per batch so cost per package is visible.
What this calculator includes
- Ingredient, packaging, labor, and overhead cost inputs.
- Batch cost and cost per unit/package.
- Transparent margin, wholesale, and retail markup fields.
- CSV export and printable product sheets.
How to use it
- Start with the closest product preset or a blank draft, then replace it with your own recipe.
- Enter batch yield, package weight, serving size, and recipe ingredients.
- Review the label preview, ingredient statement, and allergen helper.
- Add cost inputs, check pricing, then print or export the files you need.
What to review before commercial use
- Review ingredient naming and nutrition data against supplier or lab values when you have them.
- Check final ingredient order, allergen wording, and the labeling rules that apply in your market.
- Confirm net weight, serving size, shelf life, and storage instructions against the real product.
- Review your process, packaging, and local commercial requirements before you print final materials.
Pricing formulas stay visible
Suggested prices use target margin, wholesale markup, and retail markup fields. The calculation panel explains the formulas so the numbers are easy to challenge.
Useful for farmers markets and online shops
Small producers can compare jar, bag, pouch, bottle, or piece economics without setting up a backend system or spreadsheet template.
FAQ
Is this a legal food-label compliance tool?
No. It helps you estimate and prepare label-ready information, but final labels should be reviewed against the rules that apply to your product, location, and sales channel.
Where is my recipe data stored?
The tool runs in the browser. Saved drafts use local browser storage, and exports are generated on your device unless you choose to share the files yourself.
Does the nutrition math use a live database?
No. The MVP uses a typed local ingredient dataset with estimated nutrition per 100 g. You can override nutrition values for custom ingredients when you have better data.
What happens if some ingredient costs are missing?
The tool shows a partial state and lists missing ingredient costs instead of presenting a misleading complete batch cost.