How to Use the Restaurant Calorie Calculator
Select a food category and menu item, enter the quantity, then click "Add to Order." Keep adding items to build your full meal. The calculator shows total calories, sodium, fat, and what percentage of a 2,000 kcal daily diet your meal represents.
About These Nutrition Values
Values shown are approximate averages based on widely available fast food and restaurant menu data. Actual values vary by brand, location, and preparation. Always check official restaurant nutrition information for precise figures.
Tips to Reduce Restaurant Calories
Ask for dressings and sauces on the side. Choose grilled over fried. Swap fries for a salad. Replace soda with water or unsweetened iced tea. These changes can save 200–400 kcal per meal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Double burger combos reach 1,200–1,500 kcal. Extra cheese, creamy sauces, and large portions drive calories up significantly.
Restaurants use salt, sauces, and preservatives heavily. The US daily limit is 2,300 mg — a single fast food combo can exceed that.
Sauce on the side, grilled over fried, water instead of soda — these swaps typically save 200–400 kcal.