Vegan/Veggie Nutrition %'s?

40%protein, 30%carbs and 30%fat

protein/carb/fat = 50/30/20

40% carb / 30% protein / 30% fat

Vegan here

Carbs= 50%
Protein= 30%
Fat= 20%

carbs: 76-85%
protein: 10-15%
fat: 10-15%

FYI: As a man your goal should not be less than 1500 Net, I noticed you are at 1200, and on top of that with such low protein intake you are risking losing a large % of lean muscle along with your fat loss. I would suggest eating more protein and to increase your caloric intake by 300 cals/day.

Thanks for your advice and concern. I am 5'5.5" (not tall enough to warrant a high enough calorie intake) and I still have about 20 lbs of fat I can use up. I am bed ridden so no exercise available to me. I am taking a tablespoon of protein powder.

I set my own ratios on MFP to match what I am trying to achieve. Carb/Protein/Fat, 75,15,10. Those carbs aren't all white rice and pasta. Much of it is vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes. Since my husband and I have switched up our diet (on June 12, 2011), we have experienced so many positive changes that we would likely never go back to our old ways.

40% carb / 30% protein / 30% fat

Vegan here

I was curious how a vegan would get to that ratio so I just took a look at the last few days of your diary and noticed you are only getting 15-20% protein not the 40/30/30 you are set at.

Setting your goals and meeting them are two different things, aren't they?

Yes they are different, but she asked for your ratios, not your goal ratios. I was just curious on what you (a vegan) would eat to get that much protein, that's all.

40% carb / 30% protein / 30% fat

Vegan here

I was curious how a vegan would get to that ratio so I just took a look at the last few days of your diary and noticed you are only getting 15-20% protein not the 40/30/30 you are set at.

Setting your goals and meeting them are two different things, aren't they?

Yes they are different, but she asked for your ratios, not your goal ratios. I was just curious on what you (a vegan) would eat to get that much protein, that's all.

I was going to take a look at your ratios, but your diary is hidden. I guess we'll have to take your word on it then?

40% carb / 30% protein / 30% fat

Vegan here

I was curious how a vegan would get to that ratio so I just took a look at the last few days of your diary and noticed you are only getting 15-20% protein not the 40/30/30 you are set at.

Setting your goals and meeting them are two different things, aren't they?

Yes they are different, but she asked for your ratios, not your goal ratios. I was just curious on what you (a vegan) would eat to get that much protein, that's all.

I was going to take a look at your ratios, but your diary is hidden. I guess we'll have to take your word on it then?

My diary is open to my friends, and thus far today I am at 22.75% protein, 28.9% Fat, the rest carbs.

My wife is a vegetarian and typically does not get enough protein so I was looking for other options, she doesn't want to take supplements and would rather eat real food to get her nutritional requirements.

carbs: 76-85%
protein: 10-15%
fat: 10-15%

FYI: As a man your goal should not be less than 1500 Net, I noticed you are at 1200, and on top of that with such low protein intake you are risking losing a large % of lean muscle along with your fat loss. I would suggest eating more protein and to increase your caloric intake by 300 cals/day.

Have you done a full examination of the person you're telling to do this? As a nutritionist, I know that this is completely bogus. Each person metabolizes their macro and micronutrients differently, and you cannot determine the "ratios" a person should eat without first examining their entire make-up, medical history, etc.

How do I eve come up with these numbers? I have never worried about percentages before.

Usually 50-75% carbs, 15-25% protein, the rest in fat... But that's not my goal or anything, it's just what my day usually looks like. I don't really think about the percentages, this is very interesting to me!

pumpkin seeds have more protein than steak ounce for ounce. a good, solid vegan shouldn't have any trouble meeting protein goals.