About Shredle

What is Shredle?

Shredle is an educational game designed to help you understand food calorie content through fun, daily challenges. Our mission is to make nutrition education engaging and accessible to everyone.

Each day, you'll compare different foods and guess which has more calories. Through regular play, you'll develop an intuitive understanding of the energy content in common foods, helping you make more informed dietary choices.

Understanding Calories

A calorie is a unit of energy. In nutrition, we typically use kilocalories (kcal), though they're commonly referred to simply as "calories." One kilocalorie represents the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius.

The calorie content of food indicates how much energy your body can obtain from consuming it. Different nutrients provide different amounts of energy:

• Carbohydrates: 4 calories per gram
• Proteins: 4 calories per gram
• Fats: 9 calories per gram
• Alcohol: 7 calories per gram

Understanding the calorie content of foods can help you make informed choices about your diet and maintain a healthy energy balance.

Why Calories Matter

Calories are essential for life—they fuel everything from basic bodily functions to physical activity. However, consuming more calories than your body needs leads to weight gain, while consuming fewer can lead to weight loss.

The average adult needs between 1,600 to 3,000 calories daily, depending on factors like age, sex, weight, height, and activity level. Understanding which foods are energy-dense helps you make informed choices about your diet.

Playing Shredle regularly can help you develop an intuitive sense of which foods contain more calories, making it easier to balance your energy intake with your needs.