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The amount of calories MFP says I ate is lower than when I added up my macros

CookiesandCrunches16
CookiesandCrunches16 Posts: 41 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
MFP says the calories that I ate was 2,100 but when I add up the macros (multiplying amount of fat by 9 and carbs and protein by 4) it says I ate 2,250. Which is correct? Thank you

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  • pinggolfer96
    pinggolfer96 Posts: 2,248 Member
    That's why it's more accurate to track your macros instead of calories. Nutrition info and calorie counts will not always be spot on. It's about being consistent though and adjusting as you become more familiar with your body.(:
  • ultrahoon
    ultrahoon Posts: 467 Member
    edited September 2015
    How much was dietary fiber? That could account for discrepancies.
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