Health & Fitness
How many calories are in a pound?
See the common calorie estimate used for one pound of body weight.
3,500
calories
A common estimate is that 1 pound of body weight is about 3,500 calories.
Important note
Real weight change varies by person
Use case
General planning estimate
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