I don't think they can be accurate, it's a much more complex process than a reduction of a certain number of calories equals a certain weight loss.
I was 14st for years hardly varying, went on a low carb diet and dropped to 11st 7lbs in 6 months. 18 months later I am still 11st 7lbs and I haven't changed my diet. If I ate less calories for the initial weight loss why hasn't the loss continued?