What is a calorie deficit?
A calorie deficit means consuming fewer calories than your body burns. It is one part of a broader weight management plan.
Tools
Calorie Deficit Calculator
This calculator helps estimate how many calories you should consume to reach target weight loss goals. Get recommendations based on your results.Overview
Calorie Deficit Calculator
How much of a deficit is reasonable?
A daily deficit of about 500 calories is often associated with roughly one pound of weight loss per week.
Beyond calories
Healthy weight loss also depends on nutrition quality, protein intake, physical activity, hydration, sleep, and medical context.