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Food Calorie Calculator and Daily Meal Log

Enter energy per serving from a label or a trusted database, then total breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks without sending food data off your device.

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Estimate · verify the serving · local only

Add foods and total each meal

Use the package label or a trusted database when possible. Presets only demonstrate the calculator.

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New entry

Food and amount eaten

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Approximate examples from the legacy tool; edit them to match the food eaten.
Enter energy and servings to preview the result.

Today's temporary log

Energy summary

Logged energy 0 kcal
kcal
0% 2,000 kcal remaining

2,000 kcal is a general label guide, not an individual recommendation. Set a value only if you already have an appropriate target.

Breakfast0 kcal
Lunch0 kcal
Dinner0 kcal
Snack0 kcal

Food entries

0 entries

No foods added yet. Use the form to create the first entry.

Private local report

Export the current estimate

Reports label all values as estimates and include the serving values you entered.

Quick answer

How do I calculate calories from the amount of food eaten?

Multiply kilocalories per serving by the number of servings eaten, then add entries across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. This tool performs arithmetic and keeps a temporary log; actual values depend on the recipe, quantity, and product.

How to use this tool

  1. Choose a sample or enter a food name, then verify calories per serving against a label or trusted food database
  2. Select a meal and enter servings eaten; the tool multiplies the values and adds an entry
  3. Review meal totals, compare with your own goal, and export Print, Excel, PDF, or TXT if needed

How the calculation works

Each entry uses entry energy = kilocalories per serving × servings. An entry is rounded to no more than two decimals before meal and daily totals are added. The initial 2,000 kcal goal is a general comparison guide, not personalized advice. Replace example values with a matching nutrition label or a verified food database value.

Examples

Example Input Expected result
One serving
130 kcal per serving × 1 serving
130 kcal
Half a serving
200 kcal per serving × 0.5 serving
100 kcal
Several meals
Breakfast 350 kcal + lunch 500 kcal + snack 120 kcal
970 kcal total

Limitations

  • The tool totals energy only; it does not assess protein, carbohydrate, fat, fibre, sodium, vitamins, or overall dietary quality
  • Preset values are not laboratory results for a specific recipe or product, and a serving size is not a recommendation of how much to eat
  • The daily goal is a user-set comparison value; the tool does not estimate individual energy requirements or diagnose health
  • A page is limited to 100 entries, 0–10,000 kcal per serving, and 0.01–100 servings per entry
  • Entries exist temporarily in this page and disappear when it is reloaded or closed

Frequently asked questions

Is 2,000 kcal right for everyone?

No. It is a general guide used on nutrition labels. Individual needs can be higher or lower depending on age, sex, height, weight, activity, health, and personal goals.

How accurate are the sample food values?

They are estimates for demonstrating the calculator. Recipes, brands, weight, and serving size change the result. Check a nutrition label or a database entry that matches the food and amount eaten.

Can this tool plan medical treatment or weight loss?

It should not be used as medical advice or a personalized nutrition plan. Seek a clinician or registered dietitian for medical conditions, pregnancy, growth, eating disorders, or treatment goals.

Does the site store my food log?

No. All entries are processed in the browser, no database or localStorage is used, and the log disappears when the page is reloaded or closed.

References

  1. Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University — Online Thai Food Composition Database Verified 2026-07-31
  2. U.S. FDA — Calories on the Nutrition Facts Label Verified 2026-07-31
  3. USDA FoodData Central — Foundation Foods documentation Verified 2026-07-31

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