Why are total macros lower than in other apps?

Binky271

My total calories and macros and lower on MFP than on macrostax. It’s a difference of 600 calories! How do I know that MFP is getting accurate info and utilizing it correctly to be Able to calculate my macros correctly?

AnnPT77

Binky271 wrote: »

My total calories and macros and lower on MFP than on macrostax. It’s a difference of 600 calories! How do I know that MFP is getting accurate info and utilizing it correctly to be Able to calculate my macros correctly?

If you followed instructions, MFP is estimating your before-exercise calorie/macro needs (NEAT). When you log your exercise, the macros add proportionally to your percentages, along with the exercise calories.

Most other sites/calculators estimate your total calorie needs including intentional exercise (TDEE).

They both intend for exercise to affect your actual calorie/macro intake, but MFP expects you to log it when you actually do it, most others average it into your daily goal based on planned exercise.