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Recipe calorie calculator

Calculate recipe calories from protein, carbs, fat and alcohol.

Your result

Complete the fields and calculate.

Calculation method and formula

Total protein [g] × 4 + Total carbohydrates [g] × 4 + Total fat [g] × 9 + Total alcohol [g] × 7

Understand the inputs

Total protein
Unit: g. Use a measured value or your own assumption.
Total carbohydrates
Unit: g. Use a measured value or your own assumption.
Total fat
Unit: g. Use a measured value or your own assumption.
Total alcohol
Unit: g. Use a measured value or your own assumption.
Servings
Minimum 1. Whole number.

Assumptions and limitations

Fixed factors are used: protein/carbohydrate 4, fat 9 and alcohol 7 kcal/g. Real foods contain other components; salt is approximated from sodium using 2.5.

The formula uses the specified units. Displayed numbers are rounded; whole packs, item counts and full time periods may also be rounded within the calculation.

Worked example

Illustrative values. Replace them with your own inputs for your calculation.

Total protein
120 g
Total carbohydrates
280 g
Total fat
70 g
Total alcohol
0 g
Servings
6
Example result2,230 kcal

Per serving: about 372 kcal.

Model revision: October 17, 2026 · How CleverCalc works

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Recipe calorie calculator work?+

Total protein [g] × 4 + Total carbohydrates [g] × 4 + Total fat [g] × 9 + Total alcohol [g] × 7. Fixed factors are used: protein/carbohydrate 4, fat 9 and alcohol 7 kcal/g. Real foods contain other components; salt is approximated from sodium using 2.5.

What assumptions should I consider for this result?+

Fixed factors are used: protein/carbohydrate 4, fat 9 and alcohol 7 kcal/g. Real foods contain other components; salt is approximated from sodium using 2.5. The formula uses the specified units. Displayed numbers are rounded; whole packs, item counts and full time periods may also be rounded within the calculation.

How accurate is the result?+

The formula uses the specified units. Displayed numbers are rounded; whole packs, item counts and full time periods may also be rounded within the calculation. Health values are general information, not a diagnosis or personal treatment recommendation.

Is this calculator free?+

Yes. Calculations and PDF export work without an account or registration.

What happens to my inputs?+

Calculations run in your browser. Results are saved locally only when you add them to My results; favourites and history are also local. Shared links contain your values. The currency tool requests the selected currencies from its rate provider without sending your amount.

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