Recipe Calorie Calculator — how many calories are in my dish

Add up the calories from all ingredients. For each ingredient: (kcal per 100g × weight in grams) / 100. Example: 200g of wheat flour (360 kcal/100g) = 720 kcal. The calculator does this automatically for up to 6 ingredients and divides the total by the number of servings.

Macronutrients (macros) are protein, fat and carbohydrates — the three main nutrient groups that provide energy. Protein and carbs supply about 4 kcal/g; fat supplies about 9 kcal/g. The calculator shows all three macros for the full recipe and per serving.

A simple cake made with 200g flour, 100g sugar, 80g butter, 2 eggs (110g) and 100ml milk has roughly 1930–1960 kcal in total. At 4 servings that is about 480–490 kcal per slice. Exact values depend on ingredient proportions and types.

The calculator uses the calories of raw ingredients (weight before cooking). During cooking some water evaporates, which changes the weight but not the energy content — calories in the finished dish equal the sum of the raw ingredients. Baking reduces weight by about 10–20%, but the caloric value per serving stays the same.

The values are averages for food categories (e.g. "chicken breast", "mixed vegetables"). Actual values can vary by variety, brand and preparation. For precise calorie counting, use the nutrition labels on specific products or detailed food databases.

Kilocalorie (kcal) and kilojoule (kJ) are both units of energy. 1 kcal = 4.184 kJ. EU food labels list both values. The calculator uses kcal, which is the unit commonly used in diets and recipes.

Divide the total recipe calories by the number of servings. The calculator does this automatically — just enter the number of servings in the first field. Example: a recipe with 1200 kcal total divided into 4 servings = 300 kcal per serving.

Butter contains about 735 kcal per 100g (82% fat × 9 kcal/g ≈ 738 kcal, USDA data). It is one of the most calorie-dense kitchen ingredients. Vegetable oil is even higher — about 884 kcal per 100g, since it is 100% fat.

Chicken breast is about 165 kcal/100g (31g protein, 4g fat, 0g carbs). Salmon is about 120 kcal/100g (22g protein, 3g fat). Enter the raw weight before cooking — this is the standard way nutritional values are reported.

Yes — the calculator lets you quickly estimate the energy value of home-cooked meals and track calories and macros. Keep in mind that values are approximate. For precise dietary planning (e.g. for medical conditions or professional sports), consult a dietitian and use detailed nutritional databases.