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The Question:Dan,how do you find the grams of carb,protein and fat of a diet.My total calorie intake is 1775 calories. My carbs calorie intake is 887.5 protein is 443.75 and finally my fat intake is 443.75. ,br> What is the formula for that. Thank you. P.S This site is tops! The Answer:There are 4 calories in one gram of carbohydrate 4 calories in one gram of protein and 9 calories in one gram of fat.
To determine the number of grams, take the number of calories and divide it by the number of calories per gram. 887.5 / 4 = 221.9 grams of carbohydrate. 443.75 / 4 = 110.9 grams of protein. 443.75 / 9 = 49.3 grams of fat.
Remember that meats have a high water content, and something like a chicken breast is not "pure" protein by any means.
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