How to Compare Bubble Tea Topping Prices by the Kilogram
When comparing prices between different toppings, compare price per kilogram — not price per tub — because net weights differ by product. A tub that looks cheaper on the label can work out more expensive once you account for what's actually inside.
How many kilograms is a tub of Sunwide coconut jelly?
3.85kg net weight per tub. A carton holds 4 tubs, 15.4kg total.
Why can't I just compare the price on the label?
Because different jelly products come in different tub sizes. Our own Coconut Jelly and Coffee Jelly ranges are priced close together but packed differently, so the sticker price alone doesn't tell you which is better value.
How do I work out price per kilogram?
Divide the price by the net weight in kilograms. That $/kg figure is what you compare — not the price per tub or per carton.
Worked example: Coconut Jelly vs Coffee Jelly
| Product | Tub | Tub Price | $/kg | Carton | Carton Price | $/kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coconut Jelly | 3.85kg | $20.90 | $5.43 | 15.4kg | $69.80 | $4.53 |
| Coffee Jelly | 3.2kg | $20.00 | $6.25 | 12.8kg | $72.00 | $5.63 |
Coffee Jelly looks cheaper by the tub ($20.00 vs $20.90), but once you divide by net weight, it's actually the more expensive product per kilogram.
Does buying by the carton change the value?
Yes, for both products. Buying a carton works out cheaper per kilogram than buying tubs individually — Coconut Jelly drops from $5.43/kg to $4.53/kg, Coffee Jelly from $6.25/kg to $5.63/kg.
Does this apply to other bubble tea ingredients?
Yes. Any product sold in tubs, bottles or bags where net weight varies — fruit syrup, flavoured powder, tapioca pearls — should be compared the same way: price divided by net weight, not price per pack.
Buying Coconut Jelly and Coffee Jelly from Sunwide
Both are stocked in Melbourne and Sydney. See the full range in Coconut Jelly, or the Coffee Jelly product page.