Below are details demonstrating MenuCalc's services and features behind our web-based application. Reading from left to right, you will see the comparison between price, turnaround time and overall benefits.

Services Offered	MenuCalc®		CDs (Internal Use)	Independent Company (Outsourced)	Laboratories
	RD	Do It Yourself
Instant Nutrition Information Results	NO	YES: Available 24/7	YES: After shipping and installation.	NO: Wait for them to complete the work and deliver results.	NO: 3-30 days.
Instant Access to Nutrition Information	YES: Web-based, always available		CHARGE: $1,500+ to set up a server connection	NO	NO
Modify Ingredients and Recipes, Product Development	YES: Anytime, in minutes.		YES: Only from computer where CD has been installed.	CHARGE: $25-$100 to submit modifications and await results.	CHARGE: $300 - $800 must send a new sample for new chemical analysis
Secure Account Log-in	YES: Email and password protected		CHARGE: Some CD's do charge $1,175 to set up a connection	No account, ask about their security agreement	No account, ask about their security agreement
Training	YES: Web-based demos and tutorials, available support staff		CHARGE: Between $855 - $6,000	N/A	N/A
Easy to Use Application	YES: Tops and help buttons make navigation seemless		YES & NO: Training is definitely encouraged or needed	N/A	N/A
Final Menu Review	YES: Included	CHARGE: $90/hr	NO	CHARGE: $200 - $700	NO
Daily Ingredient Data Back-up	YES: Covered in case of an emergency		NO	NO: Ask how they protect your data	N/A
Regulation & Compliance Support	YES: Included	CHARGE: $90/hr	NO	CHARGE: $150 - $3,000	NO

Features Offered	MenuCalc®	CDs (Internal Use)	Indepedent Company (Outsourced)	Laboratories
Content Claims (Low Fat Dish, Low Sodium)	YES	YES: Some	CHARGE: $80+ per recipe	CHARGE: $100+ per recipe
Recipe Sharing Among Users	YES	NO: Unless you're on a company network server	NO	NO
Archive, Storage, Organization Functions	YES	YES: Some, hard to locate	N/A	N/A
Categorize by Dish Type, Customize Menu Library	YES	NO	N/A	N/A
Ability to Add Multiple User Accounts	YES	NO: For a fee ranging from $50 - $1175	N/A	N/A
Ability to Add Your Own Supplier Ingredients	YES	YES	CHARGE: $25	N/A
Add and Use Prep Recipes in New Recipes	YES	YES	N/A	N/A
Customize Reports	YES	YES	N/A	N/A
Export / Print Capabilites (Excel, WORD, CSV)	YES	YES	N/A	N/A