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Stardew Valley Artisan Profit Calculator
Compare keg vs preserves jar vs oil press with simple gold-per-day math. If you want the fastest answer: use kegs for premium fruit, use preserves jars for overflow and faster turnover, and only use oil press for specific oil-focused inputs.
Take Artisan profession when artisan goods are a core income source, because the +40% bonus usually beats raw selling by a large margin. For example, Starfruit Wine jumps from 2,250g to 3,150g.
Quick answer
- Kegs win when you have high-value fruit like Starfruit or Ancient Fruit.
- Preserves jars win when machine slots are tight and you need faster turnover.
- Oil press is niche and usually not the default money maker for most farms.
Processing comparison
| Crop | Raw Price | Processed Item | Processed Price | Processing Time | Gold/Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starfruit | 750g | Wine (Keg) | 2,250g | 7 days | 214.29g/day |
| Hops | 25g | Pale Ale (Keg) | 300g | 1-2 days | 183.33g/day |
| Blueberry | 50g | Wine (Keg) | 450g | 7 days | 57.14g/day |
| Strawberry | 120g | Jam (Preserve Jar) | 290g | 3 days | 56.67g/day |
| Blueberry | 50g | Jam (Preserve Jar) | 450g | 3 days | 133.33g/day |
| Sunflower | 80g | Oil (Oil Press) | 100g | 1 day | 20.00g/day |
Run your own machine mix
Use the calculator to compare crop routing with your actual keg, jar, and press capacity.
FAQ
How does this Stardew Valley artisan profit calculator work?
This calculator compares raw crop value against processed value, then turns that difference into gold per day based on machine time. Use it to decide whether a crop belongs in a keg, preserves jar, or oil press.
Is keg or preserves jar better for profit?
For top-tier fruit like Starfruit and Ancient Fruit, kegs usually win long-run total value. Preserves jars finish faster and often win when your bottleneck is machine count, not crop quality. Many farms get the best result by running kegs for premium fruit and jars for overflow.
What is the best early machine mix?
Start with preserves jars if you are short on resources and need faster turnover, then add kegs as your fruit supply becomes stable. A practical transition is jars first for consistency, then kegs for higher-value weekly output.
Does the Artisan profession matter for this calculator?
Yes. Artisan adds 40% sell value to artisan goods, which usually flips close comparisons in favor of processing over selling raw crops. If artisan goods are your main income, this profession is one of the highest-impact upgrades.
Should every crop be processed into artisan goods?
Not always. Process your highest-value crops first and sell low-value overflow raw when machines are full. The best strategy is keeping machines continuously busy with your best inputs instead of waiting for perfect batches.