Emergency Food Calculator
Calculate the calorie and nutrition needs for your emergency plan based on headcount, activity level, and duration.
EmergencyKitLab UK Team Updated: August 2026
Activity level
Harris-Benedict (1919). BMR base modificado por coeficiente de actividad. Margen de error: ±5%.
Total calories needed
43.400 kcal
Per person/day: 3100 kcal
Peso total
28.93 KG
Protein
2170 g
20%
Carbohydrates
5968 g
55%
Fats
1206 g
25%
Recommended supply inventory
| Categoría | Unidades | Aporte energético |
|---|---|---|
| Freeze-dried meals | 26 | 15.190 kcal |
| Canned goods | 32 | 17.360 kcal |
| Energy bars | 27 | 6510 kcal |
| Nuts and dried fruit | 15 | 4340 kcal |
Recommended products
NRG-5 Pack 24 Raciones de Emergencia
4.7 ★ — 170 €
MRE-9 Raciones de Emergencia 24x500g
4.7 ★ — 149 €
Seven Oceans Pack Supervivencia 24x500g
4.6 ★ — 120 €
How to plan your food supply
In an emergency, access to fresh food can be cut off for days.
Calorie needs in an emergency
- Sedentary adult: 1,800–2,200 kcal/day
- Active adult: 2,400–3,000 kcal/day
- Children: 1,200–1,800 kcal/day
- Rule of thumb: store 20% more than calculated
Recommended foods to store
- Canned beans, tuna, and vegetables
- Rice, pasta, and dried beans
- Freeze-dried meals
- Energy bars and nuts
- Powdered milk and crackers
Rotation tips
Apply the FIFO principle: first in, first out. Eat the oldest items first.
Recommended products
After calculating your needs, here are verified products with the best quality-to-investment ratio.
Dried Black Beans Emergency Food Supply, 237 Servings, 30 Year Shelf Life, Good Source of Iron, Protein, and Potassium,
Backpacking Food Bag - Ultralight Rodent Proof Dry Storage for Backpacking - Bear Bag Food Storage for Camping with Odor
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