Indian Food Calorie Counter
Track your daily intake with a database focused on the Desi diet
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Pro Tip: An average sedentary Indian male needs ~2300 kcal, and a female needs ~1900 kcal. Adjust based on your activity levels!
Disclaimer: Calculations are approximations based on standard serving sizes. Calorie counts can vary based on cooking methods.
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Using the Indian Calorie Counter
Our specialized calorie counter for Indian food helps you track your daily energy intake with accuracy. From home-cooked dals and rotis to street food favorites, managing your diet is now easier and more scientific.
Key Features
- •Comprehensive database for Indian home-cooked meals
- •Calculates Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) for precise tracking
- •Adjusts calorie needs based on activity levels (Sedentary to Athlete)
- •Provides a clear breakdown of daily calorie targets for weight goals
- •Supports both weight loss (deficit) and muscle gain (surplus) modes
- •100% free with a simple, privacy-focused design
How to calculate Indian Calorie Counter
Step-by-step Guide & Informational Intent
- 1.Input your Gender, Age, current Weight, and Height.
- 2.Select your physical 'Activity Level' from the dropdown.
- 3.Choose your primary 'Goal' (Maintain, Lose, or Gain weight).
- 4.View your 'Maintenance Calories' and your 'Daily Target'.
- 5.Use the results to plan your breakfast, lunch, and dinner portions.
How the Calculation Works
The calculator uses the Mifflin-St Jeor equation to find your BMR, then applies an activity multiplier (TDEE). For weight loss, it subtracts ~500 calories; for gain, it adds ~500 calories.
Important Assumptions
- • BMR calculation is based on standard metabolic formulas
- • Maintenance calories = BMR x Activity Multiplier
- • Goal targets are safe and sustainable (not crash diets)
- • Food database uses average portion sizes for Indian dishes
Calorie Planning Examples
Activity Level Multipliers
| Activity Level | Multiplier | Example Routine |
|---|---|---|
| Sedentary | 1.2 | Desk job, no exercise |
| Lightly Active | 1.375 | Light exercise 1-3 days/week |
| Moderately Active | 1.55 | Moderate exercise 3-5 days/week |
| Very Active | 1.725 | Hard exercise 6-7 days/week |
| Extra Active | 1.9 | Physical job or 2x training |
Finally a calorie counter that understands Indian portions like 'katori' and 'roti'! It makes logging my home meals so much easier.
— Sneha Patel, Teacher (Ahmedabad)
Official Data Sources
| Data Source | Official Verification |
|---|---|
| ICMR-NIN | National Institute of Nutrition (India) |
| USDA FoodData | Standard Reference Legacy |
Created by MyIndianCalculator Team
Developed by a multidisciplinary team of financial analysts, medical professionals, and data engineers. Our algorithms are rigorously calibrated against official Indian standards (RBI, SEBI, ICMR, WHO) to ensure precision for your financial planning and health monitoring needs.
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Our specialized calorie counter for Indian food helps you track your daily energy intake with accuracy. From home-cooked dals and rotis to street food favorites, managing your diet is now easier and more scientific.