Do you want to know how long it takes to cook an egg? How many minutes to cook a potato? Does the cooking time depend on the food? Using this simple tool will give you the cooking time of different foods regardless if it is to fry them, boil them or steam them.

Choose the food that you want to cook and the cooking method. Below click on the “Calculate cooking time” button. Immediately you will get the cooking time of the selected food either boiled or steamed. In addition, you can consult all the nutritional information, such as it’s properties and benefits by clicking on the name itself.

Controlling the cooking time of food is very important not only to ensure that everything is properly cooked but to maintain its properties and nutrients, in addition to it’s colour and taste.

How long does it take to cook food?

The cooking time of food depends on many factors, for example, the type of cooking equipment (it’s not the same using a generic pan than a pressure cooker), the hardness of water and of course, the food type and size. For example, a vegetables cut in small pieces will cook quicker than a full one.