How can I calculate my calories consumed from my macros?

Sammi_Nicole16
Sammi_Nicole16 Posts: 62 Member
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How can I calculate my calories consumed from my macros? Based on my macro consumption below, how many calories have I eaten? mn651ryzdx0i.jpg

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  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    You don't have to calculate it from there -- your diary page should give you your calorie total for the day.
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    Carbs and protein: 4 calories per gram
    Fat: 9 calories per gram

    MFP will give you the total calories, though
  • Sammi_Nicole16
    Sammi_Nicole16 Posts: 62 Member
    Thanks! But when I calculate it by hand, a higher number comes out than what MFP says I've eaten. Not sure which is correct though...
    malibu927 wrote: »
    Carbs and protein: 4 calories per gram
    Fat: 9 calories per gram

    MFP will give you the total calories, though
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    MFP calculates them for you.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    You don't have to calculate it from there -- your diary page should give you your calorie total for the day.

    This
  • isulo_kura
    isulo_kura Posts: 818 Member
    Sammi_Nicole16 wrote: »
    Thanks! But when I calculate it by hand, a higher number comes out than what MFP says I've eaten. Not sure which is correct though...
    malibu927 wrote: »
    Carbs and protein: 4 calories per gram
    Fat: 9 calories per gram

    MFP will give you the total calories, though

    I think you're over thinking it. There will always be a % of error be it the entries from the database or something else so they are unlikely to ever perfectly match. Macros are a guide they will never be perfect so you need to use them as such.
  • sgthaggard
    sgthaggard Posts: 581 Member
    2416 - what does MFP say?
  • Sammi_Nicole16
    Sammi_Nicole16 Posts: 62 Member
    MFP says 2290
    sgthaggard wrote: »
    2416 - what does MFP say?

  • PeachyPlum
    PeachyPlum Posts: 1,243 Member
    I'm guessing it's because of fiber. Insoluble fiber is not always included in the calorie content of food, even though it is included in the carb calculation.

    You can get more information here, if you're interested:

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10025962/calories-and-macros-not-adding-up-heres-probably-why
  • segacs
    segacs Posts: 4,599 Member
    It's because of rounding. If something says 4 grams of fat, it might actually have 4.3 grams or 3.8 grams or whatever.
  • minties82
    minties82 Posts: 907 Member
    55g of fibre...my intestines are in awe!

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