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Nutrition Unit

Tarkov Nutrition Unit: Level Requirements & Crafts

Tarkov Nutrition Unit: items, trader and skill requirements and build time for all 3 levels, bonuses and the 19 crafts it unlocks with profit per hour.

Level 1Level 2Level 3

Nutrition Unit Level 1

Build time: Instant

What it gives

Food in the Hideout provides you with energy for future raids. A basic nutrition unit with an old fridge and a place to eat allows you to recover your energy faster.

  • Energy regeneration rate+6 EP/hr

Requirements

  • Roubles×25,000
  • Phase control relay×2
  • Power cord×1
  • Can of white salt×1
Station: Generator Level 1

Unlocked crafts (8)

  • Salty Dog beef sausage ×333 m₽35,978/h
  • Emergency Water Ration ×21 h 7 m₽10,257/h
  • Bottle of Norvinsky Yadreniy premium kvass (0.6L) ×21 h 3 m₽9,009/h
  • Can of Max Energy energy drink ×41 h 48 m₽7,852/h
  • MRE ration pack ×240 m₽-28,719/h
  • Iskra ration pack ×248 m₽-33,823/h
  • Wilston cigarettes ×51 h 42 m · quest unlock₽-43,042/h
  • Can of beef stew (Small)1 h 19 m · quest unlock₽-59,944/h

Nutrition Unit Level 2

Build time: Instant

What it gives

A nutrition unit with a more modern refrigerator, dining accessories, stove and sink, providing better food. Energy is restored faster.

  • Energy regeneration rate+12 EP/hr
  • Health regeneration rate

Requirements

  • Wrench×4
  • Corrugated hose×4
  • Alkaline cleaner for heat exchangers×2
  • Phase control relay×3
Station: Lavatory Level 2Station: Nutrition Unit Level 1

Unlocked crafts (6)

  • Slickers chocolate bar ×522 m₽99,924/h
  • Can of Majaica coffee beans ×245 m₽20,480/h
  • Aquamari water bottle with filter ×34 h 52 m₽-3,104/h
  • Pack of sugar1 h 23 m₽-4,008/h
  • Can of condensed milk ×31 h 22 m₽-26,294/h
  • Can of beef stew (Large) ×32 h 30 m₽-30,930/h

Nutrition Unit Level 3

Build time: 14 h

What it gives

A full-fledged kitchen with a comfortable stove, an improved sink, an electric kettle, a microwave and everything necessary for fast and high-quality food cooking outside raids. Can’t violate the diet!

  • Energy regeneration rate+18 EP/hr
  • Hydration regeneration rate

Requirements

  • Roubles×125,000
  • Can of Majaica coffee beans×5
  • Pack of sodium bicarbonate×5
  • Smoked Chimney drain cleanerFound in Raid×2
Station: Generator Level 2Station: Lavatory Level 2Station: Stash Level 2Station: Nutrition Unit Level 2Skill: Metabolism Level 3

Unlocked crafts (5)

  • Bottle of water (0.6L) ×101 h 51 m₽44,545/h
  • Bottle of Tarkovskaya vodka ×101 h 36 m₽28,487/h
  • Can of Hot Rod energy drink ×2012 h₽8,587/h
  • Bottle of Pevko Light beer ×1010 h₽-3,941/h
  • Bottle of Dan Jackiel whiskey ×31 h 47 m₽-38,977/h

FAQ

What does the Nutrition Unit do in Tarkov?

Level bonuses: Energy regeneration rate +6 EP/hr, Energy regeneration rate +12 EP/hr, Health regeneration rate, Energy regeneration rate +18 EP/hr, Hydration regeneration rate. It unlocks 19 crafts in total. Most profitable craft per hour right now: Slickers chocolate bar (₽99,924/h).

What do you need for Nutrition Unit level 1?

Items: 25,000x Roubles, 2x Phase control relay, 1x Power cord, 1x Can of white salt. Requirements: Generator level 1. Build time: instant.

What do you need for Nutrition Unit level 2?

Items: 4x Wrench, 4x Corrugated hose, 2x Alkaline cleaner for heat exchangers, 3x Phase control relay. Requirements: Lavatory level 2, Nutrition Unit level 1. Build time: instant.

What do you need for Nutrition Unit level 3?

Items: 125,000x Roubles, 5x Can of Majaica coffee beans, 5x Pack of sodium bicarbonate, 2x Smoked Chimney drain cleaner. Requirements: Generator level 2, Lavatory level 2, Stash level 2, Nutrition Unit level 2, Metabolism level 3. Build time: 14 h.

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