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Macro Calculator

Allocate an entered calorie target between protein, fat and carbohydrate.

How It Works

Protein grams=body weight(kg)×chosen protein factor. Fat grams=calories×fat share/9. Carbohydrate grams=(calories−4×protein−9×fat)/4.

Energy target and allocation are supplied by you. Defaults are examples, not an individual dietary prescription.

Scope and Limitations

  • For adult arithmetic planning. Not for prescribing intake during pregnancy, childhood, kidney disease or eating-disorder treatment. Negative remaining carbohydrate energy is rejected.

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FAQs

How does this calculator work?

Protein grams=body weight(kg)×chosen protein factor. Fat grams=calories×fat share/9. Carbohydrate grams=(calories−4×protein−9×fat)/4.

What assumptions should I check?

For adult arithmetic planning. Not for prescribing intake during pregnancy, childhood, kidney disease or eating-disorder treatment. Negative remaining carbohydrate energy is rejected. Energy target and allocation are supplied by you. Defaults are examples, not an individual dietary prescription.