Calorie Calculator

Calculate calories and macronutrient breakdown for foods. See protein, carbs, and fat ratios with visual charts and estimated burn times for common activities.

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What Is Calorie?

A calorie calculator estimates the number of calories you need to eat each day to maintain, lose, or gain weight based on your personal stats and activity level.

Formula

Mifflin-St Jeor equation multiplied by activity factor

Example

A moderately active 30-year-old male, 5'10", 170 lbs needs about 2,699 calories/day to maintain weight.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories should I eat to lose weight?

A deficit of 500 calories per day leads to roughly 1 pound of weight loss per week.

Do I need to count calories?

Calorie counting isn't necessary for everyone, but it provides awareness of intake and can be a useful tool for weight management goals.

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