PlatePricer - Free Recipe Cost Calculator

PlatePricer is a free recipe cost calculator that helps you compare grocery prices across 13 stores in the US, UK, and Europe. Browse over 75 recipes across 9 cuisines, track USDA-sourced nutrition data, and plan meals on a budget. Whether you shop at Walmart, Tesco, Aldi, or Carrefour, PlatePricer shows you exactly what each recipe costs at your store.

How It Works

Select your country and preferred store. Browse our collection of recipes spanning Asian, Italian, Indian, Mediterranean, British, American, French, Mexican, and vegetarian cuisines. Each recipe shows a full cost breakdown per ingredient using real grocery prices, plus a complete nutritional profile including calories, protein, carbohydrates, and fat per serving. Adjust servings to scale costs and nutrition automatically.

Key Features

Recipe Cost Calculator - See exactly what each recipe costs before you cook. Costs are broken down per ingredient so you know where your money goes.
Price Comparison - Compare prices across Walmart, Kroger, Whole Foods, Costco, Aldi US, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Aldi UK, Lidl, Asda, Carrefour, and Mercadona.
Nutrition Tracking - Full USDA-sourced nutritional breakdowns for every recipe including calories, protein, carbs, fat, and fiber per serving.
Meal Diary - Log meals across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Track daily costs and nutrition over weeks and months with visual charts.
Shopping Lists - Auto-generate shopping lists from your favorite recipes. Consolidate ingredients across multiple meals.
Pantry Tracker - Track what you already have at home. Ingredient costs adjust based on your pantry stock.
6 Languages - Available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Portuguese.
Works Offline - PlatePricer works offline as a Progressive Web App. All data is stored locally on your device.

Popular Recipes

Chicken Stir Fry - Quick and colorful stir fry with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a savory soy-sesame sauce. Serves 4.
Spaghetti Bolognese - Rich Italian meat sauce slow-simmered with tomatoes, vegetables, and herbs, served over spaghetti. Serves 4.
Chicken Tikka Masala - Tender marinated chicken in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce, served over fluffy basmati rice. Serves 4.
Greek Salad - Refreshing salad of crisp cucumber, ripe tomatoes, tangy feta, and briny olives with olive oil and lemon. Serves 4.
Classic Cheeseburger - Juicy beef patty topped with melted cheddar cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato, and onion on a toasted bun. Serves 4.
Vegetable Curry - Fragrant and hearty curry loaded with potatoes, cauliflower, and chickpeas in a rich coconut sauce. Serves 4.
Fish and Chips - Crispy battered cod fillets served with thick-cut golden chips. Serves 4.
Mushroom Risotto - Creamy risotto with earthy white mushrooms, finished with butter and Parmesan cheese. Serves 4.

Learn About Cooking & Nutrition

Our Learn section features over 20 in-depth articles covering cooking basics, nutrition science, food science, and budget shopping tips to help you become a better, more efficient cook.

Essential Knife Skills - Master the fundamental cuts every home cook needs.
Macronutrients Explained - Understand protein, carbohydrates, and fats.
Save Money on Groceries - Practical strategies to cut your grocery bill.
How Cooking Changes Food - The science behind what happens when you apply heat.
Seasonal Produce Guide - Buy fruits and vegetables at peak freshness.
Complete Guide to Meal Prep - Plan and prepare meals for the whole week.
Calories and Energy Balance - How your body uses energy.
Building a Budget Pantry - Stock your kitchen with affordable staples.

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