How much fat should I eat?
Fat intake depends on calorie target and dietary preference. This calculator estimates a daily range from your chosen percentage.
How is fat intake calculated?
Fat calories are calculated from total calories and fat percentage. Fat grams = fat calories / 9.
How many calories are in fat?
One gram of fat provides 9 calories.
Low fat vs balanced vs higher fat
Low fat uses 20% to 25%, balanced uses 25% to 30%, and higher fat uses 30% to 35% of calories.
Limitations
This is an estimate. Individual needs vary with food preferences, training, health context, and overall diet quality.