How it Works
1. Find 'Calories per 100g' on the label.
2. Weigh your food in grams.
3. Enter values to get total calories.
What is Calories Lookup Tool?
Determines the total caloric content of a specific portion size using the 'per 100g' data found on food packaging.
Example
Input: 250 kcal/100g, 150g
Result: 375 kcal
FAQ
Why use 100g?
It's a standard reference unit on most international packaging.
Raw or cooked?
Always track in the state you weighed it (usually raw is best).
Does fiber count?
Depends on your tracking method; standard labels include it in total cal.
Liquid calories?
Works the same for ml if density is close to water.
Accuracy?
Labels allow 20% margin of error.
Conclusion
Labels can be misleading with odd serving sizes. Weighing your food and calculating based on the standard 100g value ensures you know exactly what you're eating.