Calorie Calculator

Use the calorie calculator to estimate the number of daily calories your body needs to maintain your current weight.

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If you're pregnant or breast-feeding, are a competitive athlete, or have a metabolic disease, such as diabetes, the calorie calculator may overestimate or underestimate your actual calorie needs.

Select the statement that best describes your usual activity level. Examples
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  • Light activity: walking or gardening
  • Moderate activity: fast walking or water aerobics
  • Vigorous activity: jogging, bicycling or lap swimming

Your estimated daily calorie needs (rounded to the nearest 50 calories) are:

See how your daily calorie needs change if you alter your activity level:

People judge the intensity of their activities differently. And activity levels can change over time. So think of your calorie estimate as a starting point and adjust it up or down as you alter your activity level.

Created by Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research based on Harris Benedict Equation and Institute of Medicine Dietary Reference Intakes.

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