Calorie Calculator
Calculate your daily calorie needs. BMR and activity level based calorie calculation.
About Calorie Calculator
Calculate your daily calorie needs based on BMR and activity level.
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Detailed Information About Calorie Calculation
What is BMR?
BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) is the minimum amount of calories your body burns at rest. It's needed for basic life functions like breathing and heart rate.
What is TDEE?
TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) calculates your total daily calorie needs by adding your activity level to your BMR.
Activity Levels
- Sedentary (Office job, no exercise) (×1.2)
- Lightly Active (Light exercise, 1-3 days/week) (×1.375)
- Moderately Active (Moderate exercise, 3-5 days/week) (×1.55)
- Very Active (Hard exercise, 6-7 days/week) (×1.725)
- Extra Active (Very hard exercise, physical job) (×1.9)
Macronutrients
- Protein: 4 calories/gram - Important for muscle building and repair
- Carbohydrates: 4 calories/gram - Primary energy source
- Fat: 9 calories/gram - Essential for hormone production and vitamin absorption
Weight Loss/Gain Guide
- 1 kg fat ≈ 7700 calories
- Healthy weight loss: 0.5-1 kg per week
- 500 calorie daily deficit = 0.5 kg weight loss per week
Important:
These calculations are general recommendations. Seek professional advice for personalized diet plans.