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How to estimate calories from an Instagram recipe
Capture the recipe caption, check ingredient amounts and review calories per serving. A practical screenshot checklist for ForkSum.
How to calculate recipe calories per serving
Add the ingredients, then divide by the servings. See a worked example and avoid confusing whole-dish, per-serving and per-100-gram values.
Get calories and macros from a recipe link
Use a recipe-site or TikTok link in ForkSum, review the result, and switch to text or screenshots when a site blocks access.