Food Calorie Counter
Input meals and calculate total calories consumed daily.
Food Calorie Counter
Input meals and calculate total calories consumed daily.
This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for personalised guidance.
How This is Calculated
Total daily calories are summed from user-entered food items. Calorie values in foods are measured by bomb calorimetry. Atwater factors are used for energy conversion: Protein = 4 kcal/g, Carbohydrate = 4 kcal/g, Fat = 9 kcal/g, Alcohol = 7 kcal/g.
Disclaimer: This tool provides estimates for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
How to Use This Calculator
This counter lets you log individual foods and track your total calorie intake throughout the day.
- Step 1: Enter a food or meal name and its calorie count.
- Step 2: Click "+ Add Food" to add it to your log.
- Step 3: Continue adding foods. Your running total updates automatically. Click "Reset" to start a new day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Check food packaging labels, or use resources like the USDA FoodData Central database, MyFitnessPal, or Cronometer for estimated values.
Accuracy depends on the quality of the calorie data you input. Weigh foods rather than estimating portions for the most precise tracking.
No — the log resets when you refresh the page. For persistent tracking, consider a dedicated food diary app.
