Kmacros diary: how to write down proteins, fats and carbohydrates

Where to get the initial values

On packaging, nutritional information is often indicated per 100 g, sometimes additionally per serving. Check both signatures. If the package contains two servings, the numbers for one serving do not describe the entire product. For drinks, the starting unit can be 100 ml: it must match the unit of the selected entry.

There are similar names in the application directory. Check the manufacturer and method of preparation. A product with a different formulation or recipe for a different version is not necessarily a suitable substitute, even if the name is the same.

Recalculate for your portion

Let's imagine a conventional label: per 100 g there are 12 g of protein, 5 g of fat and 14 g of carbohydrates. For a 180g serving, each value is multiplied by 1.8. This works out to 21.6 g protein, 9 g fat and 25.2 g carbohydrates.

This is an example of recalculation, and not a recommendation for the composition of meals. Label numbers may be rounded; increasing the number of decimal places does not make the result laboratory accurate.

How to check the entry in the application

• Check the product: name, manufacturer and condition after preparation.
• See if the values are per 100g or for the entire serving.
• Enter the mass that was actually eaten, not the mass of the full package.
• Check drinks and supplements: they can be recorded separately.
• Save a record of the desired meal and see the outcome of the day.

Dayana Daily calculates the total based on the saved data. If you notice an incorrect portion, correct the entry. If you have an accurate label, it is more useful than an approximate result of recognizing similar food from a photo.

Why Kmacros do not match expectations

One common reason is that the raw and finished mass are mixed up. Another - the entry “per serving” is selected, but the mass of the entire package is additionally entered. Another thing is that oil or sauce is not taken into account. Review your original entry before changing your daily goal due to an unexpected number.

For home-cooked meals, it is more convenient to save your recipe. B example of calculating a finished dish shows why you need to separately weigh the result after cooking.

Watch your diary

Look at the regularity of entries and the clarity of the source data. There is no one universal norm of Kmacros that is suitable for any person. If nutrition is related to illness, pregnancy, recovery, or other medical circumstances, individual decisions should be discussed with a specialist.

Free Dayana calorie counter helps to store records, water, weight and history. The diary remains an observational tool, not an assessment of a person and not a medical purpose.