Meal Prep Cost Calculator

Add everything that goes into your batch and see what each container costs.

Your ingredients

Currency

1
Pack size
Pack price
£
Amount used
Cost used: £4.88
2
Pack size
Pack price
£
Amount used
Cost used: £0.60
3
Pack size
Pack price
£
Amount used
Cost used: £0.75
4
Pack size
Pack price
£
Amount used
Cost used: £0.78
5
Pack size
Pack price
£
Amount used
Cost used: £0.27

Number of meals / containers

Total recipe cost: £7.28
Cost per meal: £1.46
Total ingredient cost: £7.28
Number of meals / containers: 5

Estimates based on the prices you entered. Prices vary by shop, brand, location and date.

Ingredient cost breakdown

Ingredient	Cost	Share
Chicken breast	£4.88	67%
Brown rice	£0.60	8%
Broccoli	£0.75	10%
Sweet potato	£0.78	11%
Olive oil	£0.27	4%

Working out cost per meal

cost per meal = total batch cost ÷ number of containers

Meal prep often lowers the cost per meal because you buy larger packs and waste less. Compare your result with your usual lunch spend, or plan your week with the food budget calculator. To cost a single dinner, use the meal cost calculator.

Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate meal prep costs?

Cost the whole batch, then divide by the number of containers. See the meal prep cost calculator.

Does the calculator account for the amount of an ingredient actually used?

Yes. Choose 'Pack price' and enter the pack size, pack price and amount used — the calculator only charges for what goes into the recipe.

How do I calculate the cost of a recipe for different numbers of people?

Change the number of servings to see the new cost per serving. If you scale the recipe up, increase the ingredient amounts too — the total updates instantly.