Daily Calorie Calculator
Understanding Your Calorie Needs
This calculator estimates your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) based on the Mifflin-St Jeor equation, which calculates your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) and then applies an activity factor.
About Weight Goals:
- Weight Loss: To lose 0.5 kg per week, reduce daily calories by 500 from maintenance
- Weight Gain: To gain 0.5 kg per week, add 500 calories to maintenance
- Maintenance: Calories needed to maintain current weight
Activity Level Explanations:
| Activity Level | Description |
|---|---|
| Sedentary | Little or no exercise, desk job |
| Lightly Active | Light exercise 1-3 days/week |
| Moderately Active | Moderate exercise 3-5 days/week |
| Very Active | Hard exercise 6-7 days/week |
| Extra Active | Very hard exercise & physical job |