How are nutrient percentages being calculated?
Nutrient percentages actually represent the percent of today’s calories coming from each Macronutrient (rather than percent of RDA.) Percentages are calculated by using the calories from each Macronutrient. The formula is: • Carb calories = Carbs * 4.0 • Protein calories = Protein * 4.0 • Fat calories = Fat * 9.0 Since the calculation is done without reference to your “entered” calories it can be off by a bit if the macronutrients or calories are inconsistent with this formula (and thus incorrect) for a food in the database or more likely a custom food.
