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Meal Cost Calculator

Figure out what a home-cooked meal really costs per serving — including energy and a bit of waste.

What you spent on food for this dish

Gas/electric estimate

Account for trim loss, peels, etc.

$9.85
Total meal cost
$2.46
Per serving
Compare to a restaurant meal at $15–25/serving — home cooking of this dish saves roughly $12.54–$22.54 per serving.

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