Food & Kitchen
Wholesale vs Retail Meat Calculator
Wholesale meat looks cheap until you account for trim loss, freezer cost, and the hours of butcher work. Run the real comparison.
Wholesale savings/lb
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- Wholesale total
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- Retail equiv. total
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- Verdict
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FAQ
Am I really saving money on a wholesale primal? +
Often yes, but the gap narrows fast if your yield estimate is wrong. A whole packer at $4/lb with 50% final yield costs $8/lb — barely under retail brisket.
What about freezer space? +
Not modeled here but real. A standalone freezer costs ~$8-15/month in electricity + amortized purchase. Factor that if you are storing 100+ lb.