Baseline

Macro split comparison

Grams per day for each preset at 2,200 kcal for a 75 kg person, so the presets can be compared directly.

Macronutrient split by preset
PresetProteinFatCarbohydrate
Maintenance120 g73 g265 g
Cut150 g61 g263 g
Bulk120 g61 g293 g
High protein165 g61 g248 g
Low carb150 g110 g153 g

How to read this chart

  • Each row is a preset. Protein scales with body weight, fat is a share of energy, and carbohydrate takes the remainder.
  • The carbohydrate column moves most, because it absorbs whatever protein and fat leave behind.
  • No preset drops fat below 20 per cent of energy, the lower bound of the Institute of Medicine range.

Work it out for your own numbers

This chart is computed from the same equations as the calculator, so the two always agree.

Macro calculator

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