Calorie Calculator from Recipe

Estimate the total calories in your homemade recipe by inputting the nutritional information of each ingredient.

Understanding the Recipe Calorie Calculation

Calculating the calories in a homemade recipe involves summing up the caloric contributions of each individual ingredient. This calculator uses a straightforward approach based on the standard nutritional information provided for foods.

How it Works:

The fundamental principle is: (Calories per 100g of Ingredient / 100) * Grams of Ingredient Used = Calories from Ingredient

The calculator iterates through each ingredient you add, performs this calculation for each, and then sums up the results to provide a total calorie count for the entire recipe.

Steps Involved:

• Input Ingredient Details: For each ingredient, you provide its name (for reference), its calorie density (calories per 100 grams), and the exact amount (in grams) you used in the recipe.
• Calculate Individual Ingredient Calories: The formula (Calories/100g) * (Weight Used in g / 100) is applied to determine the calorie contribution of that specific ingredient.
• Sum Total Calories: All the calculated calorie amounts for individual ingredients are added together to give the final calorie count for the entire recipe.

Example Calculation:

Let's say you're making a simple chicken stir-fry:

• Ingredient 1: Chicken Breast
  Calories per 100g: 165 kcal
  Weight Used: 300g
  Calories from Chicken: (165 / 100) * 300 = 495 kcal
• Ingredient 2: Broccoli
  Calories per 100g: 34 kcal
  Weight Used: 150g
  Calories from Broccoli: (34 / 100) * 150 = 51 kcal
• Ingredient 3: Olive Oil
  Calories per 100g: 884 kcal
  Weight Used: 15g
  Calories from Oil: (884 / 100) * 15 = 132.6 kcal

Total Recipe Calories: 495 + 51 + 132.6 = 678.6 kcal

Use Cases:

• Home Cooking: Accurately track calorie intake for specific meals.
• Dietary Management: Essential for individuals managing weight, diabetes, or other health conditions.
• Recipe Development: Understand the nutritional profile of new dishes.
• Portion Control: Estimate calories per serving once the total recipe calories are known.