Carnivore Diet Calculator

How to Use the Carnivore Diet Calculator

This guide provides detailed instructions on how to use the Carnivore Diet Calculator. Follow these steps to determine your caloric needs and nutrient intake on a carnivore diet.

Step 1: Enter Personal Information

Start by filling in your basic personal information. Each field is required to ensure accurate calculations.

• Gender: Select your gender from the dropdown menu. The options available are Male and Female.
• Age: Enter your age in years. Please note that the age should be between 18 and 120.
• Weight: Input your weight in kilograms. Ensure your weight is between 40 and 300 kg.
• Height: Enter your height in centimeters. The acceptable range is from 130 to 250 cm.

Step 2: Specify Activity Level

Choose your daily activity level from the provided options to estimate your energy expenditure accurately.

• Sedentary (little or no exercise): Option value – 1.2
• Lightly active (light exercise 1-3 days/week): Option value – 1.375
• Moderately active (moderate exercise 3-5 days/week): Option value – 1.55
• Very active (hard exercise 6-7 days/week): Option value – 1.725
• Extremely active (very hard exercise, physical job): Option value – 1.9

Step 3: Define Your Goal

Select your dietary goal from the available options to calculate your target caloric intake effectively.

• Weight Loss: Option value – 0.8
• Maintenance: Option value – 1.0
• Weight Gain: Option value – 1.2

Step 4: Review Results

Once you have completed all the necessary inputs, the calculator will present you with the following results:

• Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): This shows the number of calories your body needs to maintain basic functions at rest. It is calculated based on your weight, height, age, and gender.
• Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE): This indicates the total calories you burn in a day, considering your activity level.
• Target Daily Calories: Reflects the number of calories you should consume to meet your chosen goal (weight loss, maintenance, or weight gain).
• Daily Protein Needs: Represents the amount of protein you need daily, calculated by multiplying your weight by 2.2 grams.
• Daily Fat Needs: Indicates the amount of fat you need to consume each day, calculated based on your target calories and protein intake.
• Daily Beef Equivalent: Shows the equivalent amount of beef, in pounds, required to meet your daily caloric needs.

Use these calculations to guide your dietary choices and ensure you are meeting your nutritional needs on a carnivore diet.