10 Macro-Tracking Apps to Help You Reach Your Goals
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There's no denying that tracking your macronutrients is a great way to make better food choices and reach your goals, but let's be honest: calculating your percentages of protein, carbs, and fat can get tedious. If you're looking for a better and easier way to log your macros than the notes folder in your phone, consider downloading a macro-tracking app. Whether you want to ensure you're getting enough protein, or you're simply looking to adopt more balanced eating habits, the right app can help you do just that. Ready to kick your nutrition into high gear? Check out 10 of the best apps for tracking and organizing your macro data in the slides ahead.
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LoseIt!
Cost: free; premium subscriptions start at $5 per month
If you want to lose weight in addition to tracking your macros, an app like LoseIt! may be exactly what you need. The app tells you the number of calories and breakdown of macros you need to strive for in order to hit your target weight and also offers food suggestions based on your eating history.
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Lifesum
Cost: free; premium subscriptions start at $22
One of the best ways to maintain your macros is by planning out your meals, but with so many options out there, it can be hard to narrow it down to a weekly menu. That's where Lifesum can come in handy. The app offers a wide selection of seven- to 21-day meal plans complete with shopping lists and recipes. As you input your meals, the app calculates your calories and macros so you can ensure you're staying on track with your goals.
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FoodNoms
Cost: free; premium subscription is $5 per month
If your diet includes both freshly prepared meals and pre-packaged products, you'll definitely want to download FoodNoms. Not only does the app let you log your food intake, but it also has a built-in barcode scanner to eliminate any guesswork with packaged goods. In addition to tracking your macros, the app gives you detailed nutritional feedback about your food choices.
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MyPlate
Cost: free; ad-free version is $1; premium subscription is $10 per month
Why just count your macros when you can count your micros, too? MyPlate provides data for both your macro and micronutrients in grams and percentages to help you monitor your food intake and ultimately give you a more comprehensive view of your nutritional health.
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Carb Manager
Cost: free; premium subscription is $8 per month
Tracking your macros is especially helpful if you follow a keto diet, and Carb Manager makes it all the more convenient. The app also gives each of the foods you eat a keto-friendly rating and offers recipes and meal plans to help you stay on track.
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Cronometer
Cost: free; premium subscriptions start at $9 per month
If you already track your fitness metrics with a Fitbit or Apple Watch and want to track your macros too, look no further than Cronometer. The app can connect to the fitness-tracking device or app that you already use and give you personalized feedback on your health as a whole instead of just your food intake.
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MyFitnessPal
Cost: free; premium subscription is $10 per month
MyFitnessPal takes food journaling and macro tracking to another level with its innovative technology. The app lets you log your food the traditional way, but you can also use your phone camera to scan your meal, and MyFitnessPal will identify the ingredients and serving size and calculate the macro data just like that.
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My Macros+
Cost: $3; Premium subscription is $2 per month
Take your macro tracking to the next level with My Macros+. The app gives you a daily nutritional breakdown that takes into account your macros, calories, and body measurements, and it also helps you hit your goals through check-ins with a personal macro coach.
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MacrosFirst
Cost: free; premium subscription is $12 per month
Some macro-tracking apps can be intimidating for newbies, especially when all you see is a bunch of numbers and graphs, but MacrosFirst is as user-friendly as it gets. With this app, all you need to do is enter your food and your goal, and the app will determine your macro data and create an activity schedule to go along with it.
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Nutritionix Track
Cost: free; premium subscription is $6 per month
Anyone who logs their food knows the challenge of trying to calculate the calories and macro percentages of restaurant meals. Nutritionix Track, however, makes it a lot easier. The app has a library of more than 600,000 different restaurant menus that are frequently updated to give you the most accurate macro data possible, even if you change the portion size or make substitutions.