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Macronutrient

Definition: One of the three nutrients the body needs in large amounts for energy: carbohydrate, protein, and fat.

Why it matters

Diets are often described by their macronutrient ratio — the approximate share of daily calories coming from each. A ketogenic diet and a low-fat diet differ mainly in this ratio, not in whether they contain “good” or “bad” foods.

Example

A diet described as “70% fat, 20% protein, 10% carbohydrate” is describing its macronutrient ratio, not a specific food list.

Related guides

Ketogenic Diet guide · Low-Carb Diets guide