1200 Calorie Meal Plan
Created by Roman Leshchuh, founder of Mealyno. Generated from published formulas. Method. Updated septiembre de 2026.
What is a 1200 calorie meal plan?
A 1200 calorie meal plan is a seven-day menu where each day adds up to about 1200 kcal (within 50). People also call it a 1200 calorie diet or diet plan: a fixed daily calorie budget with the meals already written. The sample below averages 92 g protein, 32 g carbs and 78 g fat a day, over 3 meals a day, and 6 diet versions of the same level follow it. This is a low daily level, so ask your doctor or a registered dietitian what is right for you.
Generado por Mealyno a partir de fórmulas publicadas. No revisado por un médico ni por un dietista. Detalles
1200 calorie meal plan: 7-day sample
This is the low-carb plan: of the versions at this level, its days land closest to 1200 kcal. Meals and daily totals are below.
| Day | Meals | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scrambled Eggs with Spinach and Feta · Grilled Chicken Salad with Avocado · Baked Salmon with Asparagus | 1200 | 95 | 25 | 80 |
| 2 | Greek Yogurt with Berries and Almonds · Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps · Lean Ground Beef Stir-fry with Broccoli | 1200 | 90 | 41 | 75 |
| 3 | Omelette with Mushrooms and Cheese · Chicken Breast with Mixed Greens · Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles | 1200 | 90 | 26 | 82 |
| 4 | Cottage Cheese with Chia Seeds · Salmon Salad with Cucumber · Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Brussels Sprouts | 1200 | 95 | 37 | 75 |
| 5 | Avocado Smoothie · Hard-Boiled Eggs and Cheese Sticks · Beef and Vegetable Skewers · Baked Cod with Lemon and Herbs | 1200 | 93 | 30 | 79 |
| 6 | Scrambled Eggs with Avocado · Chicken Caesar Salad (light dressing) · Turkey Meatloaf with Cauliflower Mash | 1200 | 91 | 34 | 78 |
| 7 | Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Bites · Leftover Turkey Meatloaf · Grilled Steak with Green Beans | 1200 | 90 | 31 | 80 |
Full 1200 calorie low-carb meal plan: portions, swaps, shopping list
1200 calorie meal plans by diet
Same calories, different foods. Pick a diet to open its full 7-day plan with portions, swaps and a shopping list.
| Diet | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g | Meals a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1200 calorie high-protein meal planProtein leads every meal and snack. | 112 | 68 | 54 | 4 |
| 1200 calorie low-carb meal planFewer carbohydrates, with more protein, vegetables and fats. | 92 | 32 | 78 | 3 |
| 1200 calorie vegetarian meal planNo meat or fish. Eggs, dairy, legumes and soy carry the protein. | 55 | 151 | 42 | 3 |
| 1200 calorie vegan meal planFully plant-based. Tofu, tempeh, legumes, soy and seeds carry the protein. | 53 | 159 | 39 | 4 |
| 1200 calorie keto meal planVery few carbohydrates. Most calories come from fat and protein. | 88 | 29 | 82 | 3 |
| 1200 calorie gluten-free meal planNo wheat, barley or rye. Rice, quinoa and gluten-free oats take their place. | 82 | 94 | 55 | 3 |
Who a 1200 calorie meal plan suits
1200 kcal is a low daily level. It sits below the estimated daily need of most adults, and for many it is below the resting energy (BMR) a calculator returns. Ask your doctor or a registered dietitian what is right for you before eating this little. Use this plan as an example of how a small calorie budget can be spread across meals, not as a target to adopt on your own.
The number that fits you depends on your height, weight, age and activity. This is general information for healthy adults, not medical advice. If you have a medical condition, ask your clinician before changing how you eat.
Three example adults and their estimated daily need from the Mifflin-St Jeor equation at light activity. They are examples, not advice.
| Example adult | Estimated need, kcal |
|---|---|
| Woman, 35, 165 cm, 65 kg | 1850 |
| Man, 30, 178 cm, 80 kg | 2430 |
| Woman, 50, 160 cm, 72 kg | 1800 |
Your own number may differ. Work out your own estimate with the calorie calculator.
How to use a 1200 calorie meal plan
- Pick a diet in the table above and open its page. Every meal has a portion and its calories, and protein is shown for each day.
- For shopping, each plan has a week-long list with quantities added up. Copy it, download it or print it.
- The numbers are checked automatically: each day must land within 50 kcal of the target. Every plan can be saved as a PDF.
Check the numbers for you
- Protein calculator
A daily range in g per kg of body weight, with sources.
- TDEE calculator
Estimate your daily energy use from weight, height, age and activity.
- BMR calculator
Your resting energy, the floor under any calorie target.
- Calorie calculator
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Leer el aviso completo
Cada número de esta página (objetivos de calorías, reparto de macros y cualquier plan de comidas sugerido) se obtiene con fórmulas (Mifflin-St Jeor para la tasa metabólica basal, multiplicadores de actividad estándar) o, en los planes de comidas generados por IA, con un modelo de lenguaje que aplica esas mismas fórmulas. En las páginas de planes de comidas, la cifra de carbohidratos de cada comida se calcula por diferencia: calorías totales menos las calorías de proteínas y grasas, dividido entre 4. No se mide ni se estima por separado, así que léela como un balance aritmético y no como un análisis nutricional independiente del plato. Nada de esto es asesoramiento médico o nutricional individualizado, y nada ha sido revisado por un dietista titulado, un médico u otro profesional sanitario con licencia.
Pregunta a tu médico o a un dietista titulado qué es lo adecuado para ti antes de empezar una dieta nueva, sobre todo si estás embarazada o en periodo de lactancia, tienes una enfermedad diagnosticada, tomas medicación con receta o has tenido trastornos de la conducta alimentaria. Si tienes una enfermedad renal u otra afección médica, consulta con tu profesional sanitario antes de aumentar la proteína.
Mealyno nunca recomienda un objetivo de calorías por debajo de tu tasa metabólica basal (BMR) calculada, la energía mínima que necesita tu cuerpo en reposo completo. Incluso el ajuste de pérdida de peso más agresivo se limita a ese mínimo.
Las estimaciones de calorías y de BMR usan la ecuación de Mifflin-St Jeor (Mifflin MD, St Jeor ST, et al. Am J Clin Nutr. 1990).
Generado: septiembre de 2026
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