This food cost percentage reference table shows the food cost percentage for a range of ingredient cost values, assuming a menu price of ₹500. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Food Cost Percentage Calculator, so the numbers are exact.
| Ingredient cost | Food cost percentage | Gross profit per dish |
|---|---|---|
| ₹38 | 7.60% | ₹462 |
| ₹75 | 15.00% | ₹425 |
| ₹110 | 22.00% | ₹390 |
| ₹150 | 30.00% | ₹350 |
| ₹230 | 46.00% | ₹270 |
| ₹300 | 60.00% | ₹200 |
| ₹450 | 90.00% | ₹50 |
| ₹750 | 150.00% | -₹250 |
| ₹1,100 | 220.00% | -₹600 |
| ₹1,500 | 300.00% | -₹1,000 |
How to use this table
Find the row closest to your ingredient cost and read across to the food cost percentage. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Food Cost Percentage Calculator for a precise answer.
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