Micros vs. macros The beginning of each word gives you a little clue into what they may mean. “Macro” comes from the Greek word makros , ...
The beginning of each word gives you a little clue into what they may mean. “Macro” comes from the Greek word makros, which means large.
Nutritionally speaking, macros are usually measured in grams, such as grams of fat or proteins. Many macros-based diets classify macronutrients in three ways:
- Carbohydrates: found in foods such as bread, pasta, and fruits that provide 4 calories per gram
- Fats: found in foods such as oils, nuts, and meats that provide 9 calories per gram
- Protein: found in foods such as eggs, fish, and tofu that provide 4 calories per gram
Note that some diets will classify alcohol as its own macronutrient that has 7 calories per gram. However, because alcohol has very little nutritional value compared to the other three categories, some diets don’t include it.
- 45 to 65 percent of calories from carbohydrates
- 20 to 35 percent of calories from fat
- 10 to 35 percent of calories from protein
Micros are much smaller measured values in terms of nutrition. “Micro” comes from the Greek word mikros, which means small. You measure most micronutrients in milligrams or even micrograms.
There are lots of micronutrients in the foods you eat, especially fruits and vegetables that are plentiful in vitamins and minerals. Micronutrient examples include, but aren’t limited to:
- calcium
- folate
- iron
- vitamin B-6
- vitamin B-12
- vitamin C
- vitamin E
- zinc
Most macronutrient foods contain different micronutrients. However, most people wouldn’t use a micronutrient approach to dieting because it would be difficult to measure and track.
I hope this article will better help you to understand the concept of Macros & Micros
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