The BananaCal blogPractical, evidence-based guides on calories, macros, weight loss and eating well, from the team behind the BananaCal calorie counter.https://bananacal.app/blog/enCalories in Pizza: Per Slice, Whole Pizza and by Typehttps://bananacal.app/blog/calories-in-pizza/https://bananacal.app/blog/calories-in-pizza/A slice of cheese pizza has about 285 calories and a whole Margherita about 1,080. See calories by slice, crust, topping and size.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTFoodsHigh Protein Foods: 24 Best Sources Per 100 g and Per Portionhttps://bananacal.app/blog/high-protein-foods/https://bananacal.app/blog/high-protein-foods/The highest protein foods, animal and plant, with grams per 100 g, per portion and per 100 kcal. Find the leanest picks for weight loss and muscle.Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTProteinWhat Are Macros? Protein, Carbs and Fat Explainedhttps://bananacal.app/blog/what-are-macros/https://bananacal.app/blog/what-are-macros/Macros are protein, carbs and fat, the nutrients that give you calories. Learn calories per gram, healthy ranges and how to work out your own split.Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTBasicsFood Diary: How to Keep One and Why It Helps You Lose Weighthttps://bananacal.app/blog/food-diary/https://bananacal.app/blog/food-diary/A food diary is a record of everything you eat and drink. See what studies show, what to write down, how often to log and a simple template to start.Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHabitsWhat Is a Calorie Deficit? How to Create One Safelyhttps://bananacal.app/blog/what-is-a-calorie-deficit/https://bananacal.app/blog/what-is-a-calorie-deficit/A calorie deficit means eating less energy than you burn. Learn how big it should be, the easiest ways to create one and the signs it's too big.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWeight lossAre AI Calorie Counting Apps Accurate? What Studies Showhttps://bananacal.app/blog/are-ai-calorie-counting-apps-accurate/https://bananacal.app/blog/are-ai-calorie-counting-apps-accurate/AI photo calorie apps recognize food well but often misjudge portions, with average errors around 35% in studies. Here's where they fail and how to fix it.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTScienceCalories in a Banana: Small, Medium and Large, With Macroshttps://bananacal.app/blog/calories-in-a-banana/https://bananacal.app/blog/calories-in-a-banana/A medium banana has about 105 calories. See the calories, carbs, sugar, fiber and protein for every size, and how ripeness changes things.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTFoodsHow Many Calories Should I Eat to Lose Weight?https://bananacal.app/blog/how-many-calories-to-lose-weight/https://bananacal.app/blog/how-many-calories-to-lose-weight/Work out your calorie deficit step by step, see how fast you can expect to lose weight and learn why the numbers change after a few weeks.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTWeight lossHow Much Protein Do You Need Per Day? A Simple Guidehttps://bananacal.app/blog/how-much-protein-per-day/https://bananacal.app/blog/how-much-protein-per-day/From 0.8 g to 2 g per kg of body weight. Find your daily protein target for your goal, and see how to reach it with everyday foods.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTProtein