# Food Cost

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## Actual Food Cost

* Calculated based on real stock item usage.
* Each order tracks stock items consumed and their current values.&#x20;

## Theoretical Food Cost

* Based on cost values set in product pricing configuration.
  * [adding-product-pricing-and-availability](https://docs.bossithq.com/menu/products/product-configurations/product-prices/adding-product-pricing-and-availability "mention")
* Represents a target or expected food cost.