Foodservice and Ingredient Product Catalog - Flipbook - Page 58
CHEESE: MEAT RATIO
Because cheese impacts the flavor and performance of nearly every ingredient on the burger, it is important to
target a 30% cheese:meat ratio to ensure optimum craveability and taste. The chart below can help identify
the perfect slice weight to meet consumer satisfaction on various burger sizes.
Burger Sizes
Cheese Options
Cheese
Slice Count
Cheese
Slice Weight
1 Slice
1-10 lb
1 Slice
8-1 lb
1 Slice
1/4 lb
2 Slices
1/4 lb
1 Slice
1/3 lb
2 Slices
1/3 lb
1 Slice
1/2 lb
2 Slices
1/2 lb
96
.83 oz
52.0%
41.5%
20.8%
41.6%
15.6%
31.2%
10.0%
20.0%
120
.66 oz
41.3%
33.0%
16.5%
33.0%
12.5%
25.0%
8.3%
16.6%
126
.63 oz
39.0%
32.0%
16.0%
32.0%
11.8%
23.6%
7.8%
15.6%
144
.55 oz
34.4%
27.5%
13.8%
27.6%
10.3%
20.6%
6.9%
13.8%
160
.50 oz
31.3%
25.0%
12.5%
25.0%
9.0%
18.0%
6.3%
12.6%
184
.43 oz
26.9%
21.5%
10.8%
21.6%
8.1%
16.2%
5.4%
10.8%
200
.40 oz
25.0%
20.0%
10.0%
20.0%
7.5%
15.0%
5.0%
10.0%
Actual Burger Ounces
1.6oz
2.0oz
4.0oz
4.0oz
5.3oz
5.3oz
8oz
Cheese to Meat
Calculation
Cheese Slice Weight / Burger Weight in Ounces
Rationale
8oz
• Ratio of cheese to meat on a given foodservice burger
• Larger the burger patty size the less the cheese vs. meat ratio
• Cheese options are available such as doubling slice/sandwich
American cheese wins out on “melt-ability.” This is critical given that “more melted cheese” is a top wish-list item for
consumers. Consumers say a sandwich with melted cheese is viewed as a hotter, fresher and tastier sandwich.
