How does the AI recognize food?

Our AI uses advanced computer vision trained on millions of food images. It can identify individual ingredients, portion sizes, and even complex dishes from restaurants worldwide.

Absolutely. Your food photos are processed securely and never shared. We use end-to-end encryption and comply with GDPR and CCPA regulations.

How accurate is the calorie tracking?

Our AI achieves 98% accuracy on standard meals, verified by certified nutritionists. For complex or unusual dishes, accuracy is still above 90%.

Can I use it for specific diets?

Yes! Caloria supports keto, vegan, paleo, Mediterranean, and many other dietary patterns. You can set custom macro targets to match any diet plan.

What's included in Premium?

Premium gives you unlimited meal scans, detailed macro tracking, personalized insights, weekly nutrition reports, priority AI processing, and data export capabilities.

Which devices are supported?

Caloria is available on iOS (iPhone and iPad). Android support is coming soon. Your data syncs seamlessly across all your Apple devices.

How many calories should I cut per day to lose weight?

A deficit of 500 calories per day is a safe, effective starting point for most healthy adults. According to NHLBI guidelines, this produces approximately 0.5 kg (1 lb) of weight loss per week without excessive muscle loss or metabolic slowdown.

Is a 1,000-calorie deficit safe?

A 1,000-calorie deficit is at the upper end of what clinical guidelines consider safe for healthy adults. It can work short-term with professional guidance, but sustained deficits above 750–1,000 kcal per day increase the risk of nutrient deficiencies, muscle loss, and metabolic adaptation.

Can you build muscle while in a calorie deficit?

Yes, but it is challenging. Beginners and people returning to training after a break can often build muscle and lose fat simultaneously — called body recomposition. For most experienced exercisers, building significant muscle requires eating at or above maintenance calories.

How do I know if my calorie deficit is working?

Weigh yourself daily and track weekly averages. If your weekly average body weight drops by 0.25–1 kg (0.5–2 lbs) per week, your deficit is working. If not, run a strict tracking week using a food scale to check for hidden calorie creep.

What Is a Calorie Deficit? Everything You Need to Know

A calorie deficit is the foundation of every successful weight loss plan. Learn what it means, how to calculate yours safely, and how to use it effectively.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a calorie deficit?: A calorie deficit occurs when you consume fewer calories than your body burns in a day. Your body responds by drawing on stored fat for energy, which produces weight loss over time. A deficit of 500 calories per day typically leads to about 0.5 kg (1 lb) of fat loss per week.
How many calories should I cut per day to lose weight?: A deficit of 500 calories per day is a safe, effective starting point for most healthy adults. According to NHLBI guidelines, this produces approximately 0.5 kg (1 lb) of weight loss per week without excessive muscle loss or metabolic slowdown.
Is a 1,000-calorie deficit safe?: A 1,000-calorie deficit is at the upper end of what clinical guidelines consider safe for healthy adults. It can work short-term with professional guidance, but sustained deficits above 750–1,000 kcal per day increase the risk of nutrient deficiencies, muscle loss, and metabolic adaptation.
Can you build muscle while in a calorie deficit?: Yes, but it is challenging. Beginners and people returning to training after a break can often build muscle and lose fat simultaneously — called body recomposition. For most experienced exercisers, building significant muscle requires eating at or above maintenance calories.
How do I know if my calorie deficit is working?: Weigh yourself daily and track weekly averages. If your weekly average body weight drops by 0.25–1 kg (0.5–2 lbs) per week, your deficit is working. If not, run a strict tracking week using a food scale to check for hidden calorie creep.