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Macro Calculator

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Calculates recommended daily intake of macronutrients (protein, carbs, and fat) based on calorie goals and activity level.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Daily Calorie Goal (Calories), Protein per Pound of Body Weight (grams), and Percentage of Calories from Fat (%) in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Fat Calories (Calories), Protein Calories (Calories), Fat (grams), Protein (grams), Carb Calories (Calories), and Carbohydrates (grams) in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Weight Loss

Daily Calorie Goal (Calories): 1,500; Protein per Pound of Body Weight (grams): 0.8; Percentage of Calories from Fat (%): 30

Fat Calories (Calories): 450 Calories; Protein Calories (Calories): 480 Calories; Fat (grams): 50 grams; Protein (grams): 120 grams; Carb Calories (Calories): 570 Calories; Carbohydrates (grams): 142.5 grams

Muscle Gain

Daily Calorie Goal (Calories): 2,500; Protein per Pound of Body Weight (grams): 1; Percentage of Calories from Fat (%): 25

Fat Calories (Calories): 625 Calories; Protein Calories (Calories): 600 Calories; Fat (grams): 69.44444444 grams; Protein (grams): 150 grams; Carb Calories (Calories): 1,275 Calories; Carbohydrates (grams): 318.75 grams

Maintenance

Daily Calorie Goal (Calories): 2,000; Protein per Pound of Body Weight (grams): 0.8; Percentage of Calories from Fat (%): 30

Fat Calories (Calories): 600 Calories; Protein Calories (Calories): 480 Calories; Fat (grams): 66.66666667 grams; Protein (grams): 120 grams; Carb Calories (Calories): 920 Calories; Carbohydrates (grams): 230 grams

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Important

Use the result as an estimate and confirm any medical decisions with a qualified professional.