Infact
56 / 100
Mixed

The text states that one minute of passionate kissing can burn between 5 and 26 calories.

Infact verdict: Mixed (56/100).

The claim that one minute of passionate kissing can burn between 5 and 26 calories is supported by multiple sources. These sources indicate that the calorie burn varies with the intensity of the kiss, with more vigorous kissing burning more calories. However, the average calorie burn for passionate kissing is often cited as around 6 calories per minute, with the higher end of 26 calories being less commonly supported. The evidence suggests variability in the estimates, but the claim is generally supported by the available data.

October 09, 2026 Language: en 1 claim analyzed
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Mixed Health
One minute of passionate kissing can burn between 5 and 26 calories.
Multiple sources corroborate that passionate kissing can burn calories, with estimates ranging from 5 to 26 calories per minute. The variability is due to the intensity of the kiss, with more vigorous kissing burning more calories. However, the average is often cited as around 6 calories per minute, making the higher end of 26 calories less commonly supported.
Fact Check Score None
Fact Check Weight 0
Web Consensus Score 60
Web Consensus Weight 40
Source Quality Score 50
Source Quality Weight 20
Llm Reasoning Score 60
Llm Reasoning Weight 40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw 60
Weighted Total 56
Evidence Summary 3 web sources support the claim with varying estimates.

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