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Food Yield & Waste Calculator

Calculate the waste percentage, true net price and extra cost of each product after trimming and cooking, and compare it with industry benchmarks.

Products

📊 Typical waste

Fish:35-50%Meat:15-30%Vegetables:10-25%Fruit:15-30%Shellfish:40-60%

Waste analysis

Weighted average waste

22.9%

3.50 kg gross → 2.70 kg usable

Breakdown by product

Fresh hake40.0% waste
Purchase price:€12.00/kgTrue net price:€20.00/kgExtra cost:+66.7%
Iceberg lettuce20.0% waste
Purchase price:€2.00/kgTrue net price:€2.50/kgExtra cost:+25.0%
Potatoes15.0% waste
Purchase price:€1.20/kgTrue net price:€1.41/kgExtra cost:+17.6%

💡 Tips

  • • Record waste every week to spot deviations early
  • • Compare suppliers: the cheapest isn't always the cheapest once trimmed
  • • Use the trimmings: stocks, bases and staff meals
  • • Train your team in butchery and filleting techniques

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