what percentage of my foods should be fats, proteins and carbs?

[CoachBrian]

What percentage of my foods should be fats, proteins and carbs?

[gerrymcd]

The generally accepted ratios are.... 

• Carbohydrates: 45 to 65 percent of total daily calories

• Fat: 20 to 35 percent of total daily calories

• Protein: 10 to 35 percent of total daily calories

  But, there is still a lot of disagreement among 'experts' hoping to make money hawking their diet solutions....low fat....low carb....etc.  So, its a fairly confused/confusing area. 

[carl669]

this can vary a LOT between people and their chosen way of eating.

for me:

fats: 65-70%

protein: 20-25%

carb: <10%

it's what works for me. i steadily lose weight, am not starving myself and feel great.  to each his own.

[LCHFmom]

I would take a look at what you are currently doing - what do those macros work out to be? 

I found this online: 

Zone Diet : 30% fat, 30% protein, 40% carb

I can give you mine, FWIW: 

70-75% fat, 20-25% protein, >10% carb = 20g or less/day. 

Here is a resource for calculating on Bodybuilder.com   http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/issa64.htm

[au4all]

A person's needs aren't based on percentages. You need a certain amount of protein (roughly 1 gram per pound of lean body mass - less if you're very inactive and don't mind losing muscle mass), carbohydrate based on your activity (high intensity cardio/weight-lifting runs off carbs), and the rest can be fat.

Google the phrase "diet percentages" in quotes and there's articles about it.

[Emmee]

Yes, as the other poster stated, your macros aren't based on a percentage, but on grams and your required caloric intake. If you are interested in using macros, go to the website IIFYM ("If it fits your macros").  There is a great calculator on that site for figuring out what your macros should be, based on your stats, goals, and lifestyle.  Plus a lot of other good information. 

[Inga]

The Zone diet is 40% carb 30% fat and 30% protein

MacDougall is generally 80% carb 10% fat and 10% protein

there are so many variations 🙂