1. What is the Keto Diet?

The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, adequate-protein, low-carbohydrate diet that forces the body to burn fats rather than carbohydrates. It typically contains 70-80% fat, 20-25% protein, and 5-10% carbohydrates.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the standard keto macronutrient ratios:

Where:

• 1g Fat = 9 calories
• 1g Protein = 4 calories
• 1g Carbohydrates = 4 calories

Explanation: The calculator converts your daily calorie target into specific gram amounts for each macronutrient based on your selected percentages.

3. Importance of Macronutrient Balance

Details: Maintaining the proper macronutrient ratios is essential for achieving and maintaining ketosis, where your body burns fat for fuel instead of carbohydrates.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your daily calorie target and adjust the macronutrient percentages to fit your specific keto plan. The percentages must total 100%.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What are the standard keto ratios?
A: The standard ketogenic diet typically follows a 70-80% fat, 20-25% protein, and 5-10% carbohydrate ratio.

Q2: How do I determine my calorie needs?
A: Calorie needs vary based on age, gender, weight, height, and activity level. Use a TDEE calculator to estimate your daily calorie requirements.

Q3: Can I adjust these ratios?
A: Yes, some variations exist like the targeted keto diet or cyclical keto diet, but the standard ratios work best for most people starting keto.

Q4: How quickly will I enter ketosis?
A: Most people enter ketosis within 2-7 days of following the macronutrient ratios correctly while keeping carbohydrates under 50g daily.

Q5: Should I track net carbs or total carbs?
A: Most keto practitioners track net carbs (total carbs minus fiber), as fiber doesn't significantly impact blood sugar or ketosis.