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figuring out %

annhjk
annhjk Posts: 794 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
if I wanted to up my protein and custom set MFP, would I multiply the number of cals by the % if protein, then divide it by 4 (calories in each gram of protein)?

Ex = 1500*.6 /4 = 225. Is that right?

the P90X starts with really high protein (60%) and I just wanted to see what I'd have to do. (i think it's only the first 3 weeks)

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  • annhjk
    annhjk Posts: 794 Member
    if I wanted to up my protein and custom set MFP, would I multiply the number of cals by the % if protein, then divide it by 4 (calories in each gram of protein)?

    Ex = 1500*.6 /4 = 225. Is that right?

    the P90X starts with really high protein (60%) and I just wanted to see what I'd have to do. (i think it's only the first 3 weeks)
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    nope,

    add up protein, fats, and carbs (all the macronutrients)

    and then divide protein by that number.


    I.E.

    take mine for example

    my protein/fat/carbs is185/120/320

    which means together they are 625

    you divide 185/625

    and get 29.6% (which is my protein)
    (My ratios are 30/20/50 for protein/fat/carbs_
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