Macros Cheat Sheet
Become The New · Real Food Reference Guide · USDA FoodData Central
How much food do you need to hit your protein target? · all cooked weight
| Food | g protein/100gBase rate | to hit20g protein | to hit30g protein | to hit40g protein | per 100gFat | per 100gCal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chicken breast cooked, skinless |
31g | 65g | 97g | 130g | 3.6g | 165 |
Chicken thigh cooked, skinless |
26g | 77g | 115g | 154g | 8g | 179 |
Turkey breast cooked, skinless |
30g | 67g | 100g | 133g | 1g | 135 |
Ground beef 90/10 cooked, drained |
26g | 77g | 115g | 154g | 10g | 196 |
Ground beef 80/20 cooked, drained |
25g | 80g | 120g | 160g | 15g | 215 |
Ribeye steak cooked, trimmed |
24g | 83g | 125g | 167g | 17g | 291 |
Chuck roast braised |
28g | 71g | 107g | 143g | 9g | 201 |
Lamb, leg/loin cooked, lean |
28g | 71g | 107g | 143g | 8g | 191 |
Salmon, Atlantic cooked, dry heat |
25g | 80g | 120g | 160g | 13g | 208 |
Sardines canned in water, drained |
25g | 80g | 120g | 160g | 5.6g | 131 |
Tuna, canned in water drained |
28g | 71g | 107g | 143g | 1.3g | 132 |
Shrimp cooked, moist heat |
24g | 83g | 125g | 167g | 1.1g | 99 |
Cod / white fish cooked, dry heat |
23g | 87g | 130g | 174g | 0.9g | 105 |
Eggs, large whole cooked · 1 egg ≈ 6g protein |
~13g | ~2.5 eggs | ~3.5 eggs | ~5 eggs | 10g | 143 |
Egg shorthand: 1 egg = 6g · 2 eggs = 12g · 3 eggs = 18g · 4 eggs = 24g · 5 eggs = 30g | All other values are grams of cooked food needed to reach your protein target. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Vegetables & greens · per 100g · raw unless noted
| Food | Carbs | Fiber | Protein | Fat | Cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Spinach, raw | 3.6g | 2.2g | 2.9g | 0.4g | 23 |
Spinach, cooked boiled, drained | 3.8g | 2.4g | 3g | 0.3g | 23 |
Mixed greens / arugula, raw | 3.7g | 1.6g | 2.6g | 0.7g | 25 |
Broccoli, raw | 7g | 2.6g | 2.8g | 0.4g | 34 |
Broccoli, cooked steamed | 7g | 3.3g | 2.4g | 0.3g | 35 |
Cauliflower rice, raw | 5g | 2g | 2g | 0.3g | 25 |
Carrots, raw | 10g | 2.8g | 0.9g | 0.2g | 41 |
Zucchini, raw | 3.1g | 1g | 1.2g | 0.3g | 17 |
Bell pepper, raw | 6g | 2.1g | 1g | 0.3g | 31 |
Cucumber, raw | 3.6g | 0.5g | 0.7g | 0.1g | 16 |
Frozen mixed veg, cooked peas, carrots, corn, green beans | 13g | 3g | 3.5g | 0.3g | 65 |
Green beans, cooked | 7g | 3.4g | 1.8g | 0.2g | 31 |
Asparagus, cooked | 3.9g | 2.1g | 2.2g | 0.2g | 20 |
Celery, raw | 3g | 1.6g | 0.7g | 0.2g | 16 |
Onion, raw | 9.3g | 1.7g | 1.1g | 0.1g | 40 |
Mushrooms, cooked | 4g | 1.7g | 3.6g | 0.4g | 28 |
Cooked spinach: 3 cups raw collapses to ~100g cooked — nutrition per 100g is nearly identical either way.
Starches, fruit & nuts · per 100g cooked (starches) · raw (fruit/nuts)
| Food | Carbs | Fiber | Protein | Fat | Cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sweet potato, baked | 20g | 3g | 1.8g | 0.1g | 90 |
Russet potato, baked | 21g | 1.5g | 2.3g | 0.1g | 93 |
White rice, cooked | 28g | 0.4g | 2.7g | 0.3g | 130 |
Brown rice, cooked | 23g | 1.8g | 2.6g | 0.9g | 112 |
Farro, cooked | 26g | 3.5g | 5g | 0.5g | 130 |
Pasta, regular cooked | 31g | 1.8g | 5g | 0.9g | 158 |
Banza chickpea pasta, cooked | 24g | 5g | 10g | 2.5g | 165 |
Apple, medium whole fruit, 182g — not per 100g | 25g | 4.4g | 0.5g | 0.3g | 95 |
Mixed berries per 100g | 12g | 2.5g | 0.8g | 0.3g | 52 |
Walnuts per 28g / 1 oz | 3.9g | 1.9g | 4.3g | 18.5g | 185 |
Dairy & cheese
| Food | Serving | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Cal | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Good Culture cottage cheese, 2% |
½ cup / 113g | 13g | 4g | 2.5g | 110 | casein ⚠ |
Fage 0% Greek yogurt |
170g | 17g | 6g | 0g | 90 | casein ⚠ |
Goat cheese, soft |
28g / 1 oz | 5g | 0g | 6g | 75 | A2 casein — better tolerated |
Cheddar |
28g / 1 oz | 7g | 0.4g | 9g | 113 | aged = lower casein |
American cheese processed single |
28g / 1 slice | 4g | 2g | 7g | 94 | casein ⚠ |
Parmesan, grated |
14g / 2 tbsp | 5g | 0.4g | 3.9g | 57 | very low casein |
Heavy cream |
1 tbsp / 15ml | 0.3g | 0.4g | 5g | 52 | |
Half & half |
1 tbsp / 15ml | 0.4g | 0.6g | 1.7g | 20 | |
Tzatziki store-bought avg |
2 tbsp / 30g | 1.5g | 1.5g | 1.5g | 25 | casein ⚠ |
Aged hard cheeses (parmesan, sharp cheddar) contain substantially less casein than fresh or soft cheeses. Goat cheese uses A2 beta-casein — generally better tolerated by those with casein sensitivity.
Legumes, dips & grains · cooked unless noted
| Food | Serving | Protein | Carbs | Fiber | Fat | Cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chickpeas / garbanzo | ½ cup / 82g | 7.3g | 22g | 6g | 2g | 134 |
Pinto beans | ½ cup / 86g | 7.7g | 22g | 7.7g | 0.4g | 122 |
Black beans | ½ cup / 86g | 7.6g | 20g | 7.5g | 0.5g | 114 |
Lentils | ½ cup / 100g | 9g | 20g | 7.9g | 0.4g | 116 |
Hummus 2 tbsp | 30g | 2g | 4.5g | 1.4g | 3.5g | 55 |
Hummus ¼ cup | 60g | 4g | 9g | 2.8g | 7g | 110 |
Farro, cooked | ½ cup / 100g | 5g | 26g | 3.5g | 0.5g | 130 |
Quinoa, cooked | ½ cup / 93g | 4g | 20g | 2.6g | 1.8g | 111 |
Fats & oils
| Food | Serving | Fat | Sat fat | Carbs | Cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Olive oil | 1 tbsp / 14g | 14g | 2g | 0g | 119 |
Coconut oil | 1 tbsp / 14g | 14g | 12g | 0g | 121 |
Real butter | 1 tbsp / 14g | 11.5g | 7g | 0g | 102 |
Ghee | 1 tbsp / 14g | 13g | 8g | 0g | 112 |
Avocado oil | 1 tbsp / 14g | 14g | 1.6g | 0g | 120 |
Avocado | ½ medium / 75g | 11g | 1.5g | 6g | 120 |
Ground flaxseed | 2 tbsp / 14g | 6g | 0.5g | 4g | 75 |
1 tbsp of any oil = ~120 calories of pure fat. Coconut oil is ~87% saturated. Olive oil is predominantly monounsaturated — the preferred cooking fat for moderate-heat cooking.
Morning shake · 1 scoop Jocko + add-ins
Jocko Discipline Go — 1 scoop
Protein20g
Carbs3g
Fat3g
Calories120
Ground flaxseed — 2 tbsp (~14g)
Protein2.5g
Carbs4g
Fiber3.8g
Fat6g
Calories75
Basil seeds — 2 tbsp (~18g)
Protein2.5g
Total carbs8g
Fiber (soluble)7g
Net carbs~1g
Fat3g
Calories65
Catalina Crunch — 2 tbsp (~15g)
Protein2g
Total carbs5g
Fiber2.5g
Fat2.5g
Calories55
Total — full shake
Protein~27g
Total carbs20g
Fiber13.3g
Net carbs~6.5g
Fat14.5g
Calories~315
Basil seeds are nearly all soluble fiber — soak 5–10 min before blending. Flax + basil seeds together deliver ~11g fiber per shake.

