Macro Calculator - Determine Your Daily Macronutrient Needs
Calculate your daily macro needs for protein, carbs, and fats based on your goals and activity level.
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About Macro Calculator - Determine Your Daily Macronutrient Needs
The Free Macro Calculator helps you determine your optimal daily macronutrient intake (protein, carbohydrates, and fats) based on your individual characteristics, activity level, and fitness goals.
Features:
- Calculates your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) using the Mifflin-St Jeor equation.
- Adjusts calorie intake based on your chosen activity level (Sedentary to Extra Active).
- Tailors calorie and macro recommendations to your goal: weight maintenance, loss, or gain.
- Provides results in both grams and visualizes them in a clear pie chart.
- Supports both Metric (kg, cm) and Imperial (lbs, inches) units.
How to Use:
- Select your preferred units (Metric or Imperial).
- Enter your age, gender, height, and weight.
- Choose your typical activity level from the dropdown menu.
- Select your primary fitness goal (Maintain, Lose, or Gain weight).
- Click "Calculate My Macros" to get your results.
Calculation Method:
This calculator uses the Mifflin-St Jeor equation to estimate your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), which is the number of calories your body burns at rest. The BMR is then adjusted based on your activity level to determine your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE). Finally, your TDEE is modified based on your goal (calorie deficit for weight loss, surplus for weight gain) and split into macronutrient targets using appropriate ratios.
Understanding Your Results:
- Calories: Your estimated daily calorie needs to achieve your goal.
- Protein: Important for building and repairing tissues, and plays a role in many bodily functions.
- Carbohydrates: Your body's primary source of energy.
- Fat: Essential for hormone production, cell function, and nutrient absorption.
Macronutrient Ratio:
- Weight Maintenance: A balanced approach is used (e.g., 40% carbs, 30% protein, 30% fat).
- Weight Loss: A higher protein ratio is often recommended to help preserve muscle mass during a calorie deficit (e.g., 30% carbs, 40% protein, 30% fat).
- Weight Gain: A moderate increase in carbohydrates is common to support muscle growth (e.g., 45% carbs, 35% protein, 20% fat).
Disclaimer:
This calculator provides estimates and should not be considered a substitute for personalized advice from a registered dietitian or healthcare professional. Individual needs can vary.
Additional Resources:
- Body Weight Planner - National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
- Healthy Weight - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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by miniwebtool team. Updated: Dec 08, 2024