What is it?
Macronutrients (macros) are the nutrients that provide energy: protein and carbohydrates (4 kcal per gram) and fat (9 kcal per gram).
Setting macro targets helps you hit your calories while getting enough protein to protect and build muscle.
How it's calculated
Calories are estimated as in our calorie calculator (Mifflin-St Jeor × activity factor + goal adjustment).
In 'Recommended' mode, protein is set from body weight (1.6–2.2 g/kg depending on goal, using an adjusted weight when BMI ≥ 30), fat from 25–30% of calories (minimum 0.6 g/kg), and carbohydrates fill the rest.
Preset splits divide calories by fixed percentages.
How we calculate · Last reviewed: September 1, 2026
How to interpret your result
Hit protein and calories first; carbs and fat can flex day to day.
If you train hard, keeping carbohydrates higher usually supports performance.