Nutrition Guides & Articles
1,000 posts in two collections — 500 in-depth guides and 500 question-led articles that answer the exact things people search, from “How many calories in a Big Mac?” to “Is Subway actually healthy?”. Every post is built on the same data as our calculators, so the numbers always agree. You are on page 40 of 84.
Smart Snack Examples Guide: Pass & Fail Cases
Numbers land differently in context. Three everyday scenarios run through the USDA Smart Snack Calculator, with the input that mattered most in each.
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Macro Key Facts Guide: The Numbers That Matter
Protein is about 4 kcal per gram, carbohydrate is about 4 kcal per gram, fat is about 9 kcal per gram and alcohol is about 7 kcal per gram..
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Macro Essentials Guide: Targets & Daily Limits
There is no single best split.
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MyPlate Plan Key Facts Guide: The Numbers That Matter
Fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods and dairy.
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MyPlate Plan Essentials Guide: Targets & Daily Limits
A woman aged 19–30 needs roughly 2,000 kcal sedentary, 2,200 moderately active and 2,400 active.
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Keto Diet Key Facts Guide: The Numbers That Matter
Most ketogenic plans keep carbohydrate at about 5–10% of calories, which is roughly 20–50g per day for most adults.
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Keto Diet Essentials Guide: Targets & Daily Limits
Total daily energy expenditure — your BMR multiplied by an activity factor.
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Pregnancy Calorie Key Facts Guide: The Numbers That Matter
Per IOM guidance, about 0 extra kcal per day in the first trimester, +340 in the second and +452 in the third, on top of your usual needs..
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Pregnancy Calorie Essentials Guide: Targets & Daily Limits
IOM ranges for a single baby are 12.5–18 kg if underweight, 11.5–16 kg if normal weight, 7–11.5 kg if overweight and 5–9 kg if obese before pregnancy..
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Calorie Counter Key Facts Guide: The Numbers That Matter
It uses typical per-serving values for common foods, so it is a close estimate.
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Calorie Counter Essentials Guide: Targets & Daily Limits
Each food is listed in a common household serving, such as one medium banana, one cup of cooked rice or one large egg, shown in the food list..
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Grams to Calories Key Facts Guide: The Numbers That Matter
Multiply fat grams by 9.
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