TDEE vs BMR
TDEE vs BMR
See the difference between the calories your body burns at rest and the calories you actually burn across a full day.
TDEE
2,763
Your full-day calorie burn
BMR
1,783
Calories burned at complete rest
Your activity adds 980 calories
Your selected activity level is moderately active (×1.55). That turns a BMR of 1,783 into a TDEE of 2,763 calories per day.
- Sedentary2,139.6 kcal
- Lightly active2,451.625 kcal
- Moderately active2,763.65 kcal
- Very active3,075.675 kcal
- Extra active3,387.7 kcal
Which number should you use?
Use BMR for context
BMR explains your baseline metabolism, but it is not a daily eating target for most people.
Use TDEE for goals
TDEE is the number to maintain weight, create a deficit, or add a surplus for muscle gain.
Verify with data
Track average weight for two to three weeks and adjust your target if your weight changes unexpectedly.
For a goal-based target, start with the TDEE calculator or plan a deficit with the calorie deficit calculator.
TDEE vs BMR FAQ
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