TDEE of 1,700Calories: Maintenance, Loss & Gain Plans
A Total Daily Energy Expenditure of 1,700 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
1,700 cal
Conservative Loss (−250)
1,450 cal
Moderate Loss (−500)
1,200 cal
Aggressive Loss (−750)
950 cal
Lean Bulk (+250)
1,950 cal
Bulk (+500)
2,200 cal
Macro Breakdown at 1,700 Calories (30/40/30)
Protein (30%)
128g
Carbs (40%)
170g
Fat (30%)
57g
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 1,700 calories suggests a moderately active adult, likely lightly exercising 1–3 days/week.
Sample meal distribution at 1,700 calories: breakfast 425 cal, lunch 510 cal, dinner 510 cal, snacks 255 cal.