Calorie Calculator for Pregnancy
Calorie needs during pregnancy increase trimester by trimester – calculate your personal additional needs safely and correctly.
🔢 Calorie Calculator
Calculate your daily total energy expenditure (TDEE)
🔢 Calorie Calculator
Calculate your daily total energy expenditure (TDEE)
How Many Calories Do I Need During Pregnancy?
Additional needs increase by trimester: 1st trimester: +0–100 kcal/day (minimal increase). 2nd trimester: +300–350 kcal/day. 3rd trimester: +450–500 kcal/day. Breastfeeding: +400–500 kcal/day. The common 'eating for two' is a myth – the quality of calories is what matters.
Which Nutrients Are Especially Important in Pregnancy?
Folic acid (400–600 μg/day, ideally from 3 months before conception for neural tube protection), iron (increased need: 27 mg/day), iodine (200–300 μg/day for baby's thyroid), omega-3/DHA (200 mg/day for brain development), calcium and vitamin D.
What Should I Avoid During Pregnancy?
Raw animal products (sushi, carpaccio, raw eggs) – listeria and salmonella risk. High alcohol and caffeine consumption (max. 200 mg caffeine/day). Certain high-mercury fish (tuna in moderation, no swordfish). Unpasteurised dairy products.
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