Cat Food Portion Calculator
Enter your cat’s details to estimate how many calories and how much fresh food to feed per day. Uses the cat-specific energy multipliers (a neutered adult sits near 1.2 × RER, not the 1.6 × a dog gets).
≈ 100 g per meal (2 meals/day)
Resting energy (RER): 216 kcal · factor ×1.2 · Adult maintenance
Portion assumes a typical cooked fresh-food density of ~1.3 kcal/g. Actual grams depend on the exact recipe — get the precise amount below.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I feed my dog per day?
Feed to your dog's daily energy requirement (MER), not a fixed cup size. A neutered adult needs about 1.6 × RER; puppies need 2–3 × RER. This calculator does that math for you.
How do I convert calories to grams of food?
Divide daily calories by the food’s caloric density. Cooked fresh dog food is roughly 1.1–1.5 kcal per gram, so we use ~1.3 kcal/g as an estimate.
Is a calorie calculator enough for a homemade diet?
No. Calories tell you the amount; they say nothing about calcium, minerals or vitamins. A homemade bowl also has to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles — that’s what the full VeraBowl recipe does.
Estimates for guidance only — not veterinary advice.
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