Calculate cost per 100 calories for a food item or compare two foods by price and calories to find the cheaper per-calorie value at a glance.

Find the cost of 100 food calories. Match the price and total calories to the same package or portion.

Price for the exact package or portion whose calories you enter.

Use calories in the priced amount. For a package, multiply calories per serving by servings per package.

Calorie Cost Formula

CC = TC / C

Variables:

  • CC is the Calorie Cost ($/calorie)
  • TC is the total cost ($)
  • C is the number of food calories (kcal) in the priced amount

To calculate cost per calorie, divide the total cost by total food calories (kcal). Multiply by 100 for the calculator’s primary cost per 100 kcal result.

How to Calculate Calorie Cost?

The following steps outline how to calculate the Calorie Cost.

  1. First, determine the total cost ($). 
  2. Next, determine the total food calories (kcal) in the priced amount. 
  3. Next, gather the formula from above: CC = TC / C.
  4. Finally, calculate the Calorie Cost.
  5. After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.

Example Problem : 

Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.

total cost ($) = 400

number of food calories (kcal) = 200; cost per kcal = $2, and cost per 100 kcal = $200

FAQ

What is the importance of calculating Calorie Cost?

Calorie Cost compares the price of food energy. Match each price and calorie total to the same portion or package. It does not measure overall nutritional value.

Can Calorie Cost calculation be used for all types of food?

Use it for foods with a known price and positive calorie total for the same amount. Food energy consumed and exercise energy expended are different measures; this tool compares food prices. A zero-calorie food has no defined cost per calorie.

How can knowing the Calorie Cost benefit weight management?

Lower cost per food calorie does not establish a balanced diet or a weight-management benefit. Consider nutrients, dietary needs and food suitability separately from this price comparison.