Meal Calorie Calculator.
Quickly estimate the total calories and macronutrients in your meal.
How to Calculate Calories in a Meal.
Enter each food, the number of servings and its nutrition values per serving. The calculator multiplies each value by the serving quantity, then adds every row to show the complete meal.
Understanding Calories and Macronutrients.
Calories describe energy. Protein, carbohydrates and fat are macronutrients that supply energy and serve different roles in the body. Nutrition labels usually report all four values per serving.
Why Serving Size Matters.
Label values apply to the serving size printed on the package. If you eat two servings, multiply each value by two. Measuring portions consistently makes the estimate more useful.
How to Read a Nutrition Label.
Start with serving size and servings per container. Then note calories, protein, total carbohydrate and total fat. Enter those per-serving numbers here and adjust the serving quantity to match what you eat.
Frequently Asked Questions.
How do I calculate total calories in a meal?+
Multiply each food’s calories per serving by the number of servings, then add the results.
What are macronutrients?+
Protein, carbohydrates and fat are nutrients the body needs in relatively large amounts.
Where can I find calories for a food?+
Use the product nutrition label or a trusted nutrition reference.
Does cooking change calorie content?+
Cooking can change water content and serving weight; added oils, sauces and other ingredients also affect totals.