Meal Prep Portion Calculator
Scale a recipe to hit per-portion calorie targets.
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Results
- Calories per portion
- 600 kcal
- Protein per portion
- 43.3 g
- Cost per portion
- $3.67
- Portions to hit target
- 6
Quick answer
Per-portion values are the batch totals divided by the number of containers you split it into.
per portion = batch total / portions
How to use the Meal Prep Portion Calculator
- 1Add the total calories, protein and cost of the whole batch.
- 2Enter how many containers you are splitting it into.
- 3Adjust portion count until calories per meal match your target.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Batch calories3600 kcal
- Batch protein260 g
- Batch cost22 $
- Portions6
- Calorie target per meal600 kcal
Results
- Calories per portion600 kcal
- Protein per portion43.3 g
- Cost per portion$3.67
- Portions to hit target6
Frequently asked questions
How long does prepped food keep?
Three to four days refrigerated; freeze anything beyond that.
How do I keep it interesting?
Prep components — protein, carb, veg — and vary sauces daily.
About this calculator
- Built and reviewed by James Whitfield · How we build and test calculators
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