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Grams to Calories Calculator

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A simple calculator to determine the approximate caloric content of food based on its macronutrient composition in grams.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Protein (grams), Fat (grams), and Carbohydrates (grams) in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Calories from Carbohydrates, Calories from Fat, Calories from Protein, and Total Calories in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Meal 1 (High Protein)

Protein (grams): 40 g; Fat (grams): 10 g; Carbohydrates (grams): 20 g

Calories from Carbohydrates: 80 calories; Calories from Fat: 90 calories; Calories from Protein: 160 calories; Total Calories: 330 calories

Meal 2 (Balanced)

Protein (grams): 25 g; Fat (grams): 20 g; Carbohydrates (grams): 30 g

Calories from Carbohydrates: 120 calories; Calories from Fat: 180 calories; Calories from Protein: 100 calories; Total Calories: 400 calories

Meal 3 (High Fat)

Protein (grams): 20 g; Fat (grams): 30 g; Carbohydrates (grams): 15 g

Calories from Carbohydrates: 60 calories; Calories from Fat: 270 calories; Calories from Protein: 80 calories; Total Calories: 410 calories

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