Error counting macro's %
wkomorniczak
Posts: 2 Member
Hi,
I noticed a weir error calculating my macro % in fat section. At the end of my reduction phase i am trying to eat much more protein and now saw that even though grams are on point the % is totaly off. See picture. Can anyone suggest what has happened?
Thanks,
Wiktor
I noticed a weir error calculating my macro % in fat section. At the end of my reduction phase i am trying to eat much more protein and now saw that even though grams are on point the % is totaly off. See picture. Can anyone suggest what has happened?
Thanks,
Wiktor
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The percentages are based on the caloric density of each of your macros. Carbs and Protein have 4 calories per gram, whereas Fats have 9 calories. This means that fat is roughly twice as calorie dense as your other two macronutrients, and therefore is going to equate to a higher percentage of your goal per gram.
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Oh! Got it. Thabks much!0
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