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Calorie tracking,
without the spreadsheet.

Short, honest guides on how many calories to eat, how much protein you need, and how to make tracking stick. Plus a free calorie calculator.

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Nov 15, 2026 · 7 min

Dunkin' holiday drinks 2026, by the calories

A medium Dunkin' holiday drink runs 130 to 410 calories. Cookie Butter Cloud Latte is 370, Toasted White Chocolate Signature Latte 410. Every size inside.

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Nov 14, 2026 · 7 min

Dirty soda calories: what a Dirty Dr Pepper really adds up to

A dirty soda runs about 170 to 410 calories. McDonald's Dirty Dr Pepper is 220 small, 300 medium, 410 large. Floated versions climb past 800. The full math.

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Nov 13, 2026 · 7 min

Why cottage cheese is everywhere: the real calories and protein

Low-fat cottage cheese is about 81 calories and 14g of protein per half cup, which is why it's all over your feed. Here are the real numbers and how to log it.

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Nov 12, 2026 · 7 min

How many calories are in Thanksgiving leftovers?

Leftover turkey is lean, about 125 calories per 3 oz. The sandwich and reheated plate are where it adds up, from 300 to 900. Plus how long leftovers keep.

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Nov 11, 2026 · 7 min

Starbucks Turkey and Stuffing Sandwich: 510 calories, in plain numbers

A Starbucks Turkey and Stuffing Sandwich has 510 calories, 25g protein and 1,460mg sodium. Here is the full breakdown and how to fit it in your day.

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Nov 10, 2026 · 8 min

The KFC Doom menu, item by item in calories

KFC's Avengers Doom menu is in the UK, not the US. The Doom Burger runs about 600 to 680 calories. Here's every item's estimate and how to log it.

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Nov 09, 2026 · 6 min

The Doomsday Dipping Box is almost a full day of calories

The Jack in the Box Doomsday Dipping Box runs 1,670 to 1,870 calories for about $14.75. Here's what's inside, where the calories hide, and how to log it.

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Nov 08, 2026 · 7 min

How much protein is in a chicken breast?

A cooked chicken breast has about 31g of protein per 100g, so a 6 ounce breast gives roughly 54g for 287 calories. Here are the numbers that matter.

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Nov 07, 2026 · 7 min

Chipotle's Smoked Brisket is the most calorie dense protein on the menu

Chipotle's Smoked Brisket is 360 calories a serving, the highest of any protein. Here's what a brisket bowl or burrito really costs, and how to log it fast.

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Nov 05, 2026 · 6 min

McDonald's new $8 meal is 1,050 calories, here's the breakdown

McDonald's $8 Quarter Pounder with Cheese meal is about 1,050 calories: 520 for the burger, 320 for medium fries, 210 for a medium Coke.

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Nov 04, 2026 · 6 min

Charged after a calorie app free trial? How to cancel and ask for a refund

Charged after a calorie app's free trial? Cancel on iPhone in Settings, ask Apple for a refund at reportaproblem.apple.com, and avoid it next time.

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Nov 04, 2026 · 7 min

Why your calorie app's food entries disagree, and how to keep your numbers honest

Calorie app database full of wrong entries? Why the same food shows up with five different numbers, and how to protect your log in whatever app you use.

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Nov 04, 2026 · 6 min

Cronometer alternative: what to switch to, and when to stay

Leaving Cronometer over ads or slow logging? What 110 recent low reviews say, Cronometer vs Logma side by side, and when Cronometer is still the right app.

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Nov 04, 2026 · 6 min

Is it time to leave FatSecret? An honest look

Leaving FatSecret after the redesign? What its low App Store reviews say, an honest FatSecret vs Logma table, and when staying on the free app is smarter.

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Nov 04, 2026 · 6 min

Foodvisor alternative: what to use when the photos or the billing let you down

Leaving Foodvisor? About 41% of its newest low App Store reviews we read mention billing. An honest Foodvisor vs Logma table, and how to cancel and get refunds.

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Nov 04, 2026 · 6 min

Thinking of leaving Lifesum? Start with why

Leaving Lifesum? What its newest low App Store reviews say about the paywall, bugs and photo AI, an honest Lifesum vs Logma table, and how to cancel cleanly.

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Nov 04, 2026 · 6 min

Lose It! alternative: what to use instead, by the reason you're leaving

Leaving Lose It!? What 141 recent 1 and 2 star reviews complain about, Lose It! vs Logma side by side, and when Lose It! is still the better app.

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Nov 04, 2026 · 6 min

MacroFactor alternative: who should switch, and who should stay

Thinking of leaving MacroFactor? What 129 recent low reviews complain about, MacroFactor vs Logma side by side, and when MacroFactor is still the better pick.

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Nov 04, 2026 · 6 min

Noom alternative: if all you need is the food log, here's what to use

Leaving Noom? What 237 recent low reviews say about charges, price and bugs, Noom vs Logma side by side, and who should stay with Noom's program.

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Nov 04, 2026 · 7 min

Thanksgiving pie calories, every slice ranked from lightest to heaviest

Pumpkin pie is the lightest Thanksgiving slice at about 320 calories, pecan the heaviest near 480. Here is every holiday pie ranked, with the toppings.

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Nov 04, 2026 · 7 min

Leaving Yazio? Pick the alternative that fixes your actual reason

Leaving Yazio? Pick an alternative by your reason: PRO prompts, ads, billing or slow logging. Real App Store review data and an honest Yazio vs Logma table.

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Nov 03, 2026 · 7 min

McDonald's 2026 holiday drinks: the calories, as best anyone can tell today

McDonald's hasn't posted calories for its new 2026 holiday drinks yet. Here's the honest range, from the Cookie Butter Frappe to the Frosted Cranberry Splash.

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Nov 02, 2026 · 7 min

Do you need to count calories on a GLP-1 like Ozempic?

Usually not for the deficit, the drug handles that. On a GLP-1 like Ozempic, protein is the number to track. Here is how, without the grind.

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Nov 01, 2026 · 7 min

How many calories are in a Thanksgiving dinner?

A full Thanksgiving plate runs about 1,500 calories, and the whole meal with seconds and dessert often hits 2,500 to 3,000. Here's the honest breakdown.

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Oct 31, 2026 · 8 min

How many calories are in a Big Arch? 1,020, and here is what is inside

McDonald's Big Arch has 1,020 calories, 53 g protein and 1,760 mg sodium. Here are the full 2026 numbers, the combo total, and how to log it fast.

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Oct 30, 2026 · 8 min

High protein snacks under 200 calories, ranked by how much you get

High protein snacks under 200 calories, with real numbers: a Greek yogurt cup gives 17g protein for 100 calories, a tuna pouch 17g for 70. Full list here.

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Oct 29, 2026 · 7 min

How many calories are in a McRib? 520, and here is what is inside

A McRib has 520 calories, 24 g protein and 890 mg sodium. Here are the full 2026 numbers, the combo meal total, and how to log it in seconds.

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Oct 28, 2026 · 8 min

Is Cal AI accurate? Here is what the testing actually shows

Is Cal AI accurate? Close for simple foods, but a 2026 NIH study found photo apps undercount real meals by 250 to 345 calories, mostly hidden fat.

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Oct 27, 2026 · 7 min

Starbucks holiday drinks 2026, by the calories

Most Starbucks holiday drinks run 260 to 440 calories for a grande. The full 2026 holiday menu by calories and nutrition facts, plus the new Tiramisu Velvet.

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Oct 26, 2026 · 6 min

Halloween candy calories: the real fun size and full size numbers

Most fun size Halloween candy is 70 to 110 calories a piece. Here are the real numbers from the brands, full size too, and how to log a handful in seconds.

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Oct 23, 2026 · 7 min

The best MyFitnessPal alternative depends on why you're leaving

Leaving MyFitnessPal? Pick your alternative by the reason: the paid barcode scanner, the $79.99 Premium plan, ads, or slow search. Honest picks for 2026.

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Sep 21, 2026 · 6 min

Best Calorie Tracker Apps 2026: 6 Apps Compared by How You Log

The best calorie tracker apps of 2026 side by side: MyFitnessPal, Lose It, Cronometer, Cal AI, MacroFactor and Logma, sorted by search, barcode, photo or voice logging.

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Sep 16, 2026 · 6 min

TDEE Explained: How to Calculate Your Daily Energy Burn

Learn what TDEE means, how to calculate it with the Mifflin St Jeor equation and an activity multiplier, and what to do with the number once you have it.

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Sep 12, 2026 · 6 min

Calorie Deficit Explained: How It Works and How Big It Should Be

A calorie deficit is the only thing that makes you lose fat. See how it works, why 7700 kcal equals about a kg, and how big yours should be.

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Sep 08, 2026 · 6 min

Log a Meal in 5 Seconds: Why Speed Makes Tracking Stick

Logging a meal takes about 5 seconds when you talk instead of type. See why tracking speed, not willpower, decides whether a food log lasts.

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Sep 03, 2026 · 5 min

How to Track Calories Without Weighing Your Food Every Day

You can track calories closely without a kitchen scale. Here is how portion estimation works, when it is close enough, and when to actually weigh food.

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Aug 31, 2026 · 6 min

How Much Protein Per Kg Do You Really Need? A Simple Guide

A plain guide to protein per kg of body weight, with targets for maintenance, fat loss, and muscle gain, plus a worked example for a 75 kg person.

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Aug 24, 2026 · 6 min

How many calories should I eat to lose weight? (with the math)

The exact steps to find your daily calorie target for weight loss, using the Mifflin St Jeor equation and activity multipliers, with a full worked example.

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Aug 17, 2026 · 6 min

MyFitnessPal feels slow? Here is why, and the faster way to log

MyFitnessPal asks you to search, scroll, and weigh every item. Here is why that friction adds up, and how talking through a meal gets it logged in seconds.

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Aug 10, 2026 · 6 min

Looking for a Cal AI alternative? Try talking instead of snapping

If Cal AI keeps missing oil, sauce, and portion size, here is why photo logging struggles and what a voice first calorie tracker does differently.

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Aug 04, 2026 · 6 min

Voice calorie tracking vs photo apps: which one actually works

Voice calorie tracking and photo calorie apps both skip typing. We compare speed and accuracy on real meals, not a plain chicken breast on a white plate.

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Faster than typing. Smarter than a photo.

Say it or type it. Logma counts every item and logs it with macros in about 5 seconds. 3 days free on the yearly plan.

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