Calorie Counter
Track your daily food intake with our free calorie counter. Search thousands of foods, log meals, and monitor your macros — 100% private, no account needed.
Calorie Counter
Track your daily food intake
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How to Use
- 1 Search for a food by name in the search bar — results appear instantly
- 2 Click a food to add it to your current meal (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, or Snacks)
- 3 Adjust the serving size if needed — calories update automatically
- 4 View your daily totals in the preview panel: calories eaten vs goal, plus macro breakdown
- 5 Set your daily calorie goal based on your needs (default: 2,000 kcal)
- 6 Use date navigation to review previous days
Input: Search: "chicken breast" → Add 150g to Lunch
Output: 247 kcal · 46.5g protein · 0g carbs · 5.4g fat
Input: Search: "banana" → Add 1 medium (118g) to Snacks
Output: 105 kcal · 1.3g protein · 27g carbs · 0.4g fat
Input: Full day: Oatmeal + Chicken salad + Salmon dinner + Apple
Output: ~1,650 kcal · 120g P · 180g C · 45g F
How do I count calories to lose weight?
To lose weight, you need to consume fewer calories than your body burns (calorie deficit). Start by finding your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE), then aim to eat 300–500 fewer calories per day. Use our calorie counter to track everything you eat — most people underestimate intake by 20–50% without tracking. Log every meal and snack honestly for the most accurate results.
How many calories should I eat per day?
Daily calorie needs vary by age, sex, weight, height, and activity level. General guidelines: ~2,000 kcal/day for women and ~2,500 kcal/day for men for weight maintenance. For personalized numbers, use our TDEE Calculator to find your exact needs, then set that as your goal in the calorie counter.
What is a calorie deficit and how much is safe?
A calorie deficit means eating fewer calories than your body uses. A deficit of 500 kcal/day typically leads to ~0.5 kg (1 lb) weight loss per week. Deficits larger than 1,000 kcal/day are generally not recommended as they can lead to muscle loss, nutrient deficiencies, and metabolic slowdown. Our tracker helps you stay in a healthy deficit range.
How accurate is the food database?
Our database combines USDA FoodData Central — the gold standard used by hospitals and research institutions — with the Open Food Facts community database of over 3 million products worldwide. Nutrition values are per 100g and scale automatically with your portion size.
Do I need to create an account?
No! Unlike MyFitnessPal or Cronometer, our calorie counter requires zero signup. Your food log is saved directly in your browser's local storage — completely private, never sent to any server. You can start tracking immediately.
What are macros and why should I track them?
Macros (macronutrients) are protein, carbohydrates, and fat — the three main nutrients that provide calories. Tracking macros helps ensure balanced nutrition beyond just calories: protein for muscle, carbs for energy, fat for hormones. Our counter shows macro grams and percentages for every meal and daily totals.
Can I track meals from previous days?
Yes! Use the date navigation arrows to go back to any previous day. Each day's log is saved separately, so you can review your eating patterns over time. Your data persists in your browser until you clear it.
What foods have the most calories?
The most calorie-dense foods per 100g include: oils and butter (~900 kcal), nuts (~650 kcal), chocolate (~550 kcal), cheese (~400 kcal), and dried fruits (~300 kcal). The least calorie-dense are vegetables like cucumber (15 kcal), lettuce (15 kcal), and celery (16 kcal). Use our search to find exact values for any food.
100% client-side — your food log never leaves your browser. All data is stored in localStorage on your device only.