Calorie Composition (Macros) Percentages

[RandiBJ]

I was wondering what the ideal daily calorie composition (Macros)percentages are for the food log:

Proteins Fats Carbohydrates (and Fiber).  They are posted under are calorie numbers but I don't know the ideal?

[BMA1974]

Just started using the apps food log.  The macro tracking seems to be a fair bit higher than the foods I’ve entered.  What am I missing?

[nit3ghadge]

I think you need to calculate your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) and Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR). You will get certain numbers from above calculation that will help you understand your daily intake and then it depends on your whether you need to reduce weight or gain weight.

You can refer to the below article for further detailed information.

https://chomps.com/blogs/news/what-is-bmr-tdee

[asialarkin · Accepted solution]

Hey, here is a link to an article regarding Macros as well as a link to the calculator I used. There are many calculators online but I would stick to what is most realistic for you.

https://www.calculator.net/macro-calculator.html

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/food/weight-loss/a706111/counting-calculate-macros/

[bodylogicbyjeff]

Hi Randi,

First you need to determine what body type you are, ectomorph, endomorph or mesomorph.   I would google this and it will explain what body type you are.  It should also recommend how many of your calories should come from Protein, Fat and Carbs.   Hope this was helpful 🙂

[PBizzy]

As long as you get enough protein, and frankly you have to try to not get enough, then calories are more important to track then macros, as that will determine you weight loss/gain.

Get .5 to 1 g per lb of bodyweight protein, get at least 25 percent of your calories from fat for proper hormone regulation and the rest can come from carbs or really whatever. Macros are important, but precisely tracking them beyond those broad strokes is not.