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Professional Calorie Calculator

Take control of your health with science-backed metabolic insights. Calculate your daily requirements for weight loss, muscle gain, or maintenance using the gold-standard Mifflin-St Jeor Equation.

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Enter your metrics on the left to see your personalized caloric breakdown and energy requirements.

The Definitive Guide to Calorie Calculation & Metabolism

Understanding your caloric needs is the cornerstone of any fitness journey. Whether you are looking to shed fat, build lean muscle, or simply optimize your energy levels, the math of your metabolism remains the same.

How the Calorie Formula Works: Mifflin-St Jeor Explained

Our tool utilizes the Mifflin-St Jeor Equation, widely considered by health professionals as the most accurate way to estimate Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR). Unlike older formulas like the Harris-Benedict, Mifflin-St Jeor accounts for modern sedentary lifestyles and body composition more effectively.

// Men's Formula

BMR = (10 × weight in kg) + (6.25 × height in cm) - (5 × age in years) + 5

// Women's Formula

BMR = (10 × weight in kg) + (6.25 × height in cm) - (5 × age in years) - 161

What is BMR vs. TDEE?

BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) is the number of calories your body requires to function at complete rest—keeping your heart beating, lungs breathing, and cells regenerating. It does not include movement.

TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) is your BMR multiplied by an activity factor. This is the "maintenance" number you see in our results. It represents the total energy you burn in 24 hours.

Activity Levels Decoded

Many users struggle to choose the right activity level. Here is a professional breakdown:

  1. Sedentary: Desk job, minimal walking, no intentional exercise.
  2. Lightly Active: 1-3 days of light exercise/sports per week.
  3. Moderately Active: 3-5 days of moderate exercise or active job.
  4. Very Active: 6-7 days of hard exercise or sports.
  5. Extra Active: Twice daily training, high-intensity sports, or extremely physical labor.

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Accuracy is key. Re-calculate your needs every 5kg of weight change to stay on track.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this calorie calculator 100% accurate?

While no equation can be 100% accurate without laboratory testing (Indirect Calorimetry), the Mifflin-St Jeor formula used here is the most reliable scientific estimate available. Factors like muscle mass and hormones can influence results.

Why are my calorie needs so high?

If you selected a high activity level, your energy requirements will scale significantly. Muscle is also metabolically expensive, meaning the heavier (and more active) you are, the more fuel you need.

Can I trust the weight loss numbers?

The weight loss recommendations follow the standard 3,500 calorie per pound rule. However, every body is different. We recommend starting with the "Weight Loss" (0.5kg) target and adjusting after two weeks of consistent tracking.

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