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Sushi Food Cost Calculator

Discover the true cost of every sushi piece and take control of your profitability. Realistic data for hospitality.

Ingredient cost of the dish (€) Menu price, VAT included (€) VAT

Food cost

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Price before VAT

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Gross margin per dish

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Typical target range: 25-35% depending on the business.

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See it inside

The real product, not a mockup

A tour of Miselup: from the catalogue and food-cost to HACCP control and traceability. Tap any screenshot to enlarge and read it.

Your kitchen at a glance

A dashboard with your activity, costs and alerts in one screen.
Ingredient catalogue

1,200+ ingredients with cost, units and allergens.
Ingredient sheet

Price per unit, allergens, conversions and supplier.
Sub-recipes

Nested sub-recipes that recost themselves when a price changes.
Final dishes

Your menu dishes and drinks, ready to be costed.
Food-cost to the cent

Cost, waste and margin of the dish in real time.
Export to professional PDF

Technical sheet and food-cost ready to print or send.
Techniques

Your library of techniques, with photos and steps.
Equipment & tableware

Your kitchen's tools and equipment inventory.
Temperature control

Paperless fridge & equipment logs, with alerts.
Expiry & FEFO rotation

Lots ordered by expiry: first to expire, first out.
Lot traceability

From a lot, see its origin and which dishes used it, in one click.
Allergen labels

Lot label with expiry and allergens, ready to print.
HACCP report

The full history, ready for the health inspection.
Your kitchen at a glance

A dashboard with your activity, costs and alerts in one screen.
Ingredient catalogue

1,200+ ingredients with cost, units and allergens.
Ingredient sheet

Price per unit, allergens, conversions and supplier.
Sub-recipes

Nested sub-recipes that recost themselves when a price changes.
Final dishes

Your menu dishes and drinks, ready to be costed.
Food-cost to the cent

Cost, waste and margin of the dish in real time.
Export to professional PDF

Technical sheet and food-cost ready to print or send.
Techniques

Your library of techniques, with photos and steps.
Equipment & tableware

Your kitchen's tools and equipment inventory.
Temperature control

Paperless fridge & equipment logs, with alerts.
Expiry & FEFO rotation

Lots ordered by expiry: first to expire, first out.
Lot traceability

From a lot, see its origin and which dishes used it, in one click.
Allergen labels

Lot label with expiry and allergens, ready to print.
HACCP report

The full history, ready for the health inspection.
Your kitchen at a glance

A dashboard with your activity, costs and alerts in one screen.
Ingredient catalogue

1,200+ ingredients with cost, units and allergens.
Ingredient sheet

Price per unit, allergens, conversions and supplier.
Sub-recipes

Nested sub-recipes that recost themselves when a price changes.
Final dishes

Your menu dishes and drinks, ready to be costed.
Food-cost to the cent

Cost, waste and margin of the dish in real time.
Export to professional PDF

Technical sheet and food-cost ready to print or send.
Techniques

Your library of techniques, with photos and steps.
Equipment & tableware

Your kitchen's tools and equipment inventory.
Temperature control

Paperless fridge & equipment logs, with alerts.
Expiry & FEFO rotation

Lots ordered by expiry: first to expire, first out.
Lot traceability

From a lot, see its origin and which dishes used it, in one click.
Allergen labels

Lot label with expiry and allergens, ready to print.
HACCP report

The full history, ready for the health inspection.

Mastering sushi food cost is crucial: a well-costed dish typically keeps raw material cost between 25% and 35% of the selling price. Any drift eats into your margins and competitiveness.

Fresh fish (salmon, tuna) often accounts for over 50% of a roll's cost, followed by avocado and nori seaweed. Knowing their impact lets you fine-tune recipes and pricing.

How to use it

How to calculate sushi food cost step by step

1. Ingredients & Quantities

Pick the key ingredients: sushi rice, salmon, tuna, nori, avocado... Enter exact amounts in grams or units.

2. Enter real costs

Assign each ingredient its price per kg or unit from your supplier (e.g., fresh salmon €22/kg, rice €3.50/kg).

3. Get cost per piece

The calculator totals the recipe cost and divides by the number of servings. You'll see the food cost per piece and its percentage against your target selling price.

Benchmarks

Estimated cost of sushi ingredients

Sushi rice

€3.50/kg – accounts for ≈10–15% of total plate cost.

Fresh salmon (fillet)

€22/kg – represents ≈50% of cost in a typical roll.

Yellowfin tuna

€28/kg – can reach ≈55% of cost in premium recipes.

Nori sheet

€0.12/sheet – around 5% of plate cost.

Avocado

€2.50/piece – makes up ≈10% of total cost.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Sushi Food Cost Calculator

What's the typical food cost for sushi?

In a sushi restaurant, ideal food cost ranges from 25% to 35% of the selling price. Premium dishes heavy on tuna or salmon can go higher; the key is maintaining a healthy gross margin.

Which ingredient drives sushi cost the most?

High-quality fresh fish (salmon, tuna) is the biggest cost driver—often over half the recipe cost. Avocado comes next, and for specialty nigiri, sea urchin or eel can spike the bill.

How can I reduce sushi cost without losing quality?

Negotiate volume deals with suppliers, use less prime cuts for chopped rolls, adjust fish thickness, and standardize recipes with a digital costing tool. Small tweaks add up.

What selling price should I set for a sushi piece?

Use the formula: Selling price = dish cost / target food cost %. For example, if your roll costs €1.50 and you want 30% food cost, the minimum price is €5.00. Then refine based on perceived value and competition.

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