Recipe Analyzer
Analyze recipes to estimate nutrition, scale ingredients, and calculate approximate costs using a smart parsing algorithm.
Total Weight0g
Est. Calories0
Est. Cost$0.00
| Ingredient | Qty (Scaled) | Unit | Cals |
|---|
About
This tool helps home cooks and professional chefs analyze recipe text to extract ingredient lists, scale quantities for different serving sizes, and provide a rough estimation of nutritional content and cost. By parsing standard recipe formats, it structures unstructured text into actionable data.
recipe parser
nutrition estimator
cooking tool
ingredient scaler
Formulas
The analyzer uses a dictionary-based matching algorithm to identify ingredients and normalize units.
- Step 1. Normalize text (convert fractions to decimals, unify unit names).
- Step 2. Identify quantities (g, kg, oz, cups) and convert to base metric (grams).
- Step 3. Match ingredient keywords against an internal database.
- Step 4. Calculate Total = Σ (Quantity × Unit_Factor × Nutritional_Value).
Reference Data
| Ingredient Type | Avg Calories (per 100g) | Avg Cost ($/kg) |
|---|---|---|
| Flour/Grains | 364 | $1.50 |
| Sugar/Sweeteners | 387 | $1.20 |
| Fats (Butter/Oil) | 884 | $8.00 |
| Proteins (Meat/Poultry) | 250 | $12.00 |
| Vegetables | 65 | $3.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
It is an approximation based on standard generic ingredients (e.g., 'sugar' or 'chicken'). Specific brands or variations may differ significantly.
For best results, paste only the ingredient list. The parser looks for lines starting with numbers or quantities.