Junk Food to Exercise Converter
Pick your guilty pleasure from our food database and see exactly how much exercise it takes to burn it off. Choose from pizza, burgers, fries, donuts, and more. This calculator uses MET values and your body weight for personalized results.
How We Calculate This
Food calories from USDA/manufacturer data. Exercise: cal/min = (MET × 3.5 × weight_kg) / 200. Distance = (time_hours × speed). Walking 5 km/h (MET 3.5), Running 10 km/h (MET 9.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these calorie counts accurate?
These are typical values for standard serving sizes. Actual calories vary by brand, recipe, and portion size. Check nutrition labels for exact values.
How is exercise time calculated?
We use MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) values multiplied by your body weight. Higher MET activities burn calories faster, so running takes less time than walking.
Why include walking and running distances?
Distances help visualize the effort needed. Walking 5 km burns roughly the same calories whether you do it in 60 or 75 minutes, due to the work-energy principle.
Should I exercise to burn off every treat?
This calculator is for perspective, not guilt. Occasional treats are fine in a balanced diet. Focus on overall patterns rather than perfectly balancing each food.
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Calorie burn rates are estimates based on MET values and vary significantly between individuals based on age, fitness level, metabolism, and exercise intensity. Food calorie counts are typical values and vary by brand and preparation. This calculator is for educational purposes only.