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Ingredient cost breakdowns and worked examples for 50 common dishes — what drives the cost, a real worked example, and the mistakes that quietly erode margin.

Pizza

Food cost 25–30%$14–$22 (12-inch)

Burger

Food cost 28–33%$11–$16

Coffee (Espresso Drinks)

Food cost 12–20%$4.50–$6.50 (16 oz latte)

Tacos

Food cost 26–32%$3.25–$4.50 per taco

Sushi Rolls

Food cost 28–35%$8–$16 per roll

Chicken Wings

Food cost 30–38%$11–$15 per 8-10 pieces

Pasta

Food cost 22–28%$14–$22

Ramen

Food cost 28–34%$14–$18

Fried Chicken

Food cost 30–36%$12–$17 (2-3 pieces + sides)

Hawaiian / Build-Your-Own

Poke Bowl

Food cost 30–36%$13–$17

American / Comfort Food

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Food cost 18–24%$8–$12

Health / Fast Casual

Entrée Salad

Food cost 26–32%$11–$15

Ice Cream (Scoop Shop)

Food cost 20–28%$5–$8 (2-scoop cup or cone)

Café / Beverage

Bubble Tea

Food cost 15–22%$5–$7

Classic / Starter

Caesar Salad

Food cost 18–24%$9–$13

American / Steakhouse

Steak

Food cost 35–45%$28–$55 (8-12oz cut)

American / Deli

Sandwich

Food cost 28–34%$9–$14

Brunch / Breakfast

Brunch (Eggs Benedict)

Food cost 24–30%$14–$19

Custom Cake

Food cost 20–28%$45–$150+ (based on size and design)

Wine by the Glass

Food cost 25–35%$10–$16 per glass

BBQ Platter

Food cost 32–38%$18–$26

Breakfast / Diner

Breakfast Plate

Food cost 26–32%$10–$15

Chocolate Cake Slice

Food cost 18–25%$7–$10

Croissant

Food cost 22–30%$4–$6.50 (plain), $6–$9 (filled)

Café / Beverage

Smoothie

Food cost 22–30%$6–$9

British / Pub Food

Fish and Chips

Food cost 30–36%$15–$20

American / Comfort Food

Mac and Cheese

Food cost 20–28%$9–$14

Asian / Dim Sum

Dumplings (Pork Potstickers)

Food cost 25–32%$9–$14 (6-8 pieces)

Pho

Food cost 26–32%$13–$17

Mediterranean / Greek

Gyro

Food cost 28–34%$10–$14

Mexican / Bar Food

Nachos

Food cost 24–30%$11–$16 (shareable)

Bakery / Breakfast

Bagel with Cream Cheese

Food cost 18–26%$4–$7

Donut

Food cost 15–22%$3–$5.50 (glazed), $4.50–$7 (filled/specialty)

Café / Dessert

Milkshake

Food cost 18–26%$6–$9

American / Ballpark

Hot Dog

Food cost 22–28%$5–$9

Quesadilla

Food cost 26–32%$9–$14

Chicken Tenders

Food cost 28–34%$10–$15 (4-5 pieces)

Lasagna

Food cost 24–30%$14–$19

Crab Cakes

Food cost 35–45%$16–$28 (2 cakes)

Burrito

Food cost 28–34%$10–$15

Asian / Appetizer

Spring Rolls

Food cost 22–28%$7–$11 (4-5 pieces)

Breakfast / Brunch

Waffles

Food cost 18–26%$9–$14

Breakfast / Diner

Pancakes

Food cost 16–24%$8–$13 (stack of 3)

Dessert / Mexican

Churros

Food cost 18–26%$6–$9 (4-5 pieces)

Seafood / Appetizer

Shrimp Cocktail

Food cost 35–45%$14–$22 (4-6 shrimp)

Calzone

Food cost 26–32%$13–$18

Empanadas

Food cost 26–32%$3.50–$5.50 per piece

Southern / Breakfast

Biscuits and Gravy

Food cost 20–28%$9–$13

Clam Chowder

Food cost 26–34%$7–$11 (bowl)

Vegetarian / Bar Food

Buffalo Cauliflower

Food cost 20–28%$9–$13

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