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Simple Meal Budget Calculator

Why This is an Opportunity

Budget-conscious meal planning is hindered by tools that focus more on health metrics than cost management. A simple calculator that handles ingredient pricing and meal quantities caters directly to those prioritizing budget over other factors, providing instant calculations.

Key Pain Points

  • Current apps focus on nutrition rather than cost
  • Manual calculation of meal budgets is tedious
  • No straightforward way to adjust meal plans based on budget limits
  • Have to use separate recipes and budgeting tools to plan meals
  • Takes at least an hour per week to compute manually
Market Opportunity
Budget-Conscious Meal Planning Software Market
Current Size (2026)
$1.2B
Projected (2036)
$3.0B
CAGR
10.0%
This market is projected to grow 146% over the next 10 years, reaching $3.0B by 2036.

Original Discovery

For families or roommates planning weekly meals on a strict budget, existing tools are often too complicated or only focus on nutritional information without budgeting. This web app lets users input ingredients, price per unit, and desired meal quantities to automatically calculate total costs and stay within budget effortlessly.

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