Women typically have a higher fat percentage and are smaller and less muscular than men, according to the American Dietetic Association. Because of these characteristics, women burn and need fewer calories daily, on average, than men.
Caloric Intake
To calculate the number of calories a woman burns daily, you must calculate the number of calories she needs to consume daily. To maintain a healthy weight and prevent weight gain, a woman must balance caloric intake with the number of calories burned daily. She must consume the same number of calories or fewer than she burns daily.
The Average
The average moderately active woman, who should consume between 1,800 and 2,200 calories daily, also burns around 1,800 to 2,200 calories a day, according to the American Dietetic Association. Sedentary women may need fewer calories, while very active women who will likely burn more calories need a greater caloric intake.
Considerations
The more active a woman is, the more calories she will burn daily, the Mayo Clinic reports. Additionally, a woman's personal Basal Metabolic Rate, or BMR, contributes to how many calories she burns each day. To accurately understand how many calories you burn a day, you must assess your BMR and activity level. Using these factors, consult a calorie calculator or physician to determine your daily calorie burn. See the Resources section for information on how to calculate your BMR.
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