Macro calculator
The numbers are estimates for healthy adults and do not replace medical advice or a diagnosis. If you have a condition, take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor first. Read the medical disclaimer.
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How it is calculated
First your daily calories (TDEE) are calculated, as in the calorie calculator. To lose weight the target is 20% fewer calories, to gain 10% more; it is rounded to the nearest 10.
The target never goes below 1,200 calories for women and 1,500 for men. Net carbs stay as you set them (20–50 g); protein comes from your weight (1.2–2.0 g per kilo, 1.6 by default).
Fat covers the calories that are left: protein and carbs give 4 calories per gram, fat 9. The percentages are of the target calories.
Sources: Mifflin MD, St Jeor ST et al., Am J Clin Nutr 1990;51:241–247 · EFSA, Dietary Reference Values for protein, EFSA Journal 2012;10(2):2557 · NHLBI, Clinical Guidelines on Overweight and Obesity in Adults (1998).