Counting calories in food involves identifying how many kilocalories (kcal) (commonly called "calories") each ingredient or meal contains. Here’s a quick guide to help you do that: Basic Calorie Values Per Gram : These are the average calories per gram of macronutrients: Nutrient Calories per gram Carbohydrates 4 kcal Proteins 4 kcal Fats 9 kcal Alcohol 7 kcal How to Count Calories in Food 1. Use Food Labels Check the nutritional label on packaged foods. It will list: Serving size Calories per serving Macronutrient breakdown 2. Use Kitchen Scale + Food Database Weigh your food and use apps/websites like: MyFitnessPal HealthifyMe (India-focused) FatSecret NutritionData Google Search (“100g rice calories”) 3. Estimate Using Common Calorie Counts Here are rough estimates for common foods: Food Item Serving Si...