TDEE of 1,400Calories: Maintenance, Loss & Gain Plans
A Total Daily Energy Expenditure of 1,400 calories means your body burns this amount on an average day. Eating at this level maintains your current weight. The typical US adult TDEE ranges from 1,800 to 2,500 calories/day.
Calorie Targets by Goal
Maintenance
1,400 cal
Conservative Loss (−250)
1,150 cal
Moderate Loss (−500)
900 cal
Aggressive Loss (−750)
650 cal
Lean Bulk (+250)
1,650 cal
Bulk (+500)
1,900 cal
Macro Breakdown at 1,400 Calories (30/40/30)
Protein (30%)
105g
Carbs (40%)
140g
Fat (30%)
47g
A 30/40/30 split is a common performance-focused ratio. A weight-loss focused diet may use 35% protein, 35% carbs, 30% fat.
A TDEE of 1,400 calories suggests a sedentary or small-framed individual.
Sample meal distribution at 1,400 calories: breakfast 350 cal, lunch 420 cal, dinner 420 cal, snacks 210 cal.