Calories are a measurement of energy. The number you see next to the flame icon on your Fitbit is the total calories burned for the day.
Energy from calories give cells energy to perform crucial functions in the body.
When calories are gained but not burned weight is gained and when they are burned weight is lost. To burn calories do exercises, also, consume healthy foods.
All Fitbit Watches can track calories burned however, in this guide I will cover the Fitbit Sense 2.
How Does Fitbit Calculate Calorie Burn
To get the total calories burned for the day, Fitbit Sense combines your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) and activity data.
Is Fitbit Calorie Burn Accurate?
I use Fitbit Sense and for me, it is not 100% accurate on calorie burn. Like most smartwatches and fitness trackers, it estimates calories.
How Does Fitbit Calorie Burn Compare to Other Brands?
The truth is, no tracker or smartwatch provides 100% accurate calorie burn readings, like Fitbit Sense, some will underestimate and others overestimate calories.
Although Fitbit calorie data is not accurate, it keeps you motivated with calorie data to continue keeping fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Does Fitbit Show Calories Burned Or Eaten?
It does. Open the Fitbit app and there you should see the total calories consumed and burned throughout the day.
2. What Does the Green Star Mean on Fitbit Calories?
The green star means you’ve hit your calorie goal for that day.
3. What is the Most Accurate Calorie Tracker?
The most accurate calorie burn tracker I’ve tried is the Sense 2.
4. Why is My Fitbit Not Tracking Calories Correctly?
If you suspect Fitbit isn’t calculating calories correctly try system error might be cause, try restarting it. To restart Fitbit long press the back and bottom button until the Fitbit logo appears and then release them.