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Food Calorie Calculator

UK nutrition data · FSA traffic lights · Reference Intakes

Type at least 2 characters to search from our UK foods database

Search over 5,200 UK foods and get instant calorie counts, full macro breakdowns, and FSA traffic light ratings, all in one place. No sign-up, no app, completely free.

How to Use the Food Calorie Calculator

Getting your calorie and nutrition information takes seconds:

  1. Type a food name into the search box; results appear as you type.
  2. Select your food from the dropdown list.
  3. Enter your quantity and choose your unit (grams, ml, oz, or cups).
  4. View your results instantly: calories, protein, carbs, fat, fibre, salt, and more.
  5. Check your traffic lights to see FSA ratings for fat, saturates, sugars, and salt at a glance.
  6. Add to Meal Builder to track multiple foods and see your full meal total.
  7. Use the BMR/TDEE tool to compare your meal against your personal daily calorie target.

What the Calculator Covers

5,200+ UK foods across 12 categories: Fruit and Veg, Meat and Poultry, Fish and Seafood, Dairy and Eggs, Bread and Cereals, Nuts and Seeds, Fats and Oils, Drinks, Snacks and Confectionery, Takeaway, Legumes and Pulses, and Condiments.

Nutrition data for every food: Calories (kcal and kJ), protein, carbohydrates, of which sugars, fat, of which saturates, fibre, salt, and percentage of UK Reference Intake.

Built-in tools:

  • FSA traffic light ratings (green, amber, red) for fat, saturates, sugars, and salt
  • Macro ring chart showing your protein, carb, and fat split visually
  • Meal Builder to track a full day of eating in one place
  • BMR and TDEE calculator based on your age, weight, height, and activity level
  • Omega-3 and caffeine tracking for selected foods

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is this food calorie calculator?
All nutritional values are based on UK food composition data. Values are shown per 100g or 100ml by default and scale automatically to the quantity you enter. As with any nutrition database, figures are averages; small variations can occur between brands and preparation methods.

Can I calculate calories for a full meal?
Yes. Use the Meal Builder to add as many foods as you like. It gives you a running total of calories, protein, carbs, fat, and other nutrients for the entire meal in one combined view.

What are FSA traffic lights?
Traffic lights are a colour-coded system from the UK Food Standards Agency. Green means low, amber means medium, and red means high, based on the amount of fat, saturated fat, sugars, and salt per 100g. They make it easy to compare foods and spot high-risk nutrients without reading every label.

What is the difference between BMR and TDEE?
BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) is the number of calories your body burns each day at complete rest, just to keep basic functions going. TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) takes your BMR and adds your activity level to give you the total calories you actually burn in a day. TDEE is the more useful figure for weight management.

Can I use this calculator for weight loss?
Yes. Understanding the calorie and macro content of the foods you eat regularly is one of the most practical steps toward managing your weight. Use the BMR/TDEE tool to find your maintenance calories, then use the calculator to build meals that fit within your target. No guessing.

Is this food calorie calculator free to use?
Completely free. No account required, no downloads, and it works on any device, including mobile, tablet, and desktop.