Meal calorie counter
Knowing what your plate actually contains is the foundation of controlled nutrition. This tool lets you build a meal from a base of common foods, enter the quantities in grams, and instantly get the total in calories and macronutrients. The values are based on the ANSES CIQUAL table.
Search foods above and enter the grams: the total calories and macros update automatically.
How to use it
Search a food in the search bar, add it, then adjust the weight in grams: the total recalculates on every change. Stack as many foods as needed to reconstruct your whole meal.
Values are expressed for the quantity you enter, from the per-100 g data of each food. Weigh your foods raw or cooked according to the state shown on their page for a faithful result.
What it is actually for
Counting a meal's macros helps you check you hit your protein target, spot overly caloric meals, or adjust portions to your cutting or bulking goal. Combined with the calorie calculator and the macro calculator, you get a complete picture: your needs on one side, your intake on the other.
You do not need to weigh everything forever: a few days of counting are often enough to become aware of portions and correct course. The tool is there to train your eye, not to lock you into permanent bookkeeping.
Estimating your portions better
The most common mistake is not the choice of foods but estimating quantities: a few dozen extra grams of oil or cheese can double a dish's calorie density. A kitchen scale, even a cheap one, makes counting far more reliable than the eye.
With a little practice, you learn to recognise portions without weighing everything. Counting precisely for a few days, on your recurring meals, is often enough to recalibrate your estimates for good.
Frequently asked questions
Where do the nutrition values come from?expand_more
They come from the ANSES CIQUAL table, the official French reference for food nutritional composition. These are average values: a real food can vary slightly depending on its variety, ripeness or cooking.
Should I weigh raw or cooked?expand_more
Weigh in the state shown on the food's page (raw, cooked, drained…). Cooking changes the weight and therefore the calorie density: 100 g of raw rice and 100 g of cooked rice do not have the same values. When in doubt, each food's page states the reference state.
Does this counter replace a tracking app?expand_more
It covers the calculation of a single meal from common foods. For complete day-to-day tracking over time, a dedicated app is more convenient; this tool is mainly for checking a dish or training your eye.
How do I count a composite dish (pizza, lasagna)?expand_more
Break it down into its main ingredients and add them up, or weigh the whole portion and match it to a known average value. For store-bought dishes, the nutrition label is the most reliable source.
Are the calorie figures exact?expand_more
They are average values from the CIQUAL table: a real food varies with its variety, cooking and water content. Aim for accuracy, not gram-level precision — the trend matters more than the exact number.
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