Understanding Calories: Your Guide to Smart Food Choices
Learn how AI technology is revolutionizing the way we track our nutrition
What Are Calories?
Think of calories as your body's fuel - just like a car needs gas to run, your body needs calories to function. They're units of energy that power everything from your heartbeat to your morning jog.
Light Activity
1,800-2,200
calories/day
Moderate Activity
2,200-2,800
calories/day
High Activity
2,800-3,200
calories/day
The Smart Way to Count Calories
Gone are the days of manual calorie counting and guesswork. With CalorieCTR, you can instantly analyze your meals using advanced AI technology.
How It Works:
- Take a photo of your meal
- Our AI analyzes the image instantly
- Get detailed nutritional breakdown
- Make informed food choices
Making Smart Food Choices
Common Food Calories
| Banana (medium) | 105 calories |
| Chicken Breast (3 oz) | 165 calories |
| Brown Rice (1 cup) | 216 calories |
| Avocado (half) | 161 calories |
Exercise Equivalents
| 30 min Walking | 150 calories |
| 30 min Swimming | 250 calories |
| 30 min Cycling | 200 calories |
| 30 min Running | 300 calories |
Start Your Health Journey Today
Take control of your nutrition with AI-powered calorie tracking
Try CalorieCTR NowDaily Calorie Needs by Activity Level
Light Activity
1,800-2,000
calories/day
- • Desk job/Office work
- • Minimal walking
- • Mostly sitting
- • Light household tasks
Moderate Activity
2,200-2,600
calories/day
- • Regular exercise 3-5x/week
- • Walking 10k steps daily
- • Active job (teacher, retail)
- • Regular house work
High Activity
2,800-3,200
calories/day
- • Intense training 6-7x/week
- • Competitive sports
- • Physical labor job
- • Athletic lifestyle
Note: Calorie needs vary based on age, gender, height, weight, and specific activity levels. These are general guidelines for an average adult.