Originally Posted by Zei

Out of curiosity I just tried the first four keto calculators that popped up in the search results. None came anywhere near to the amount of calories I need to maintain my weight based on actual eating experience. Not even close. From 500 to 1200 calories too low. So based on that I'd say a person could try the formulas as a starting place and individualize as needed. The protein amounts came out too low for me, too. Maybe because the calories were so low, but I've also learned with experience that moderate protein for me is a higher amount than I used to suppose based on books I'd read.