What is TDEE?
TDEE, or total daily energy expenditure, is the number of calories you burn in a day, including rest, movement, exercise and digestion. Eating about your TDEE keeps your weight steady.
Quick facts
| Stands for | Total daily energy expenditure |
|---|---|
| Made of | BMR, activity, exercise and digestion |
| Also called | Maintenance calories |
TDEE calculator
Your TDEE (total daily energy expenditure) is how many calories you burn in a day.
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What does it mean?
Calculators estimate TDEE by multiplying your BMR by an activity factor. It's an estimate, so watch how your weight responds over a few weeks and adjust.
Eat below it for a calorie deficit, above it for a surplus.
How does it show up when you order food?
If your TDEE is 2,000 calories, a 540-calorie Swiss Chalet Quarter Chicken Dinner is about a quarter of your day.