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Macro Split Table: Carbohydrates by Daily calories

Reference table of carbohydrates for Macro Split across a range of daily calories values — exact, engine-computed figures you can read off at a glance.

By Dr. Neha Sharma, MBBS, MD (Nutrition) · Updated Jun 2026 · 1 min read

This macro split reference table shows the carbohydrates for a range of daily calories values, assuming a carbs of 5%, a protein of 3% and a fat of 2%. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Macro Split Calculator, so the numbers are exact.

Daily caloriesCarbohydratesProteinFat
500 kcal633811
1,000 kcal1257522
1,500 kcal18811333
2,000 kcal25015044
3,000 kcal37522567
4,000 kcal50030089
6,000 kcal750450133
10,000 kcal1,250750222
14,000 kcal1,7501,050311
20,000 kcal2,5001,500444

How to use this table

Find the row closest to your daily calories and read across to the carbohydrates. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Macro Split Calculator for a precise answer.

Need a value that is not in the table? — the Macro Split Calculator does it instantly, for free, with the formula and a worked example built in.

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Frequently asked questions

Each cell is computed with the standard formula using exact arithmetic — the same calculation behind our Macro Split Calculator — so every figure is accurate for the stated assumptions.

Yes. The table covers common daily calories values; for any exact figure, enter your own numbers in the Macro Split Calculator.

Dr. Neha Sharma · MBBS, MD (Nutrition)

Dr. Neha Sharma is a physician specialising in nutrition and preventive health, with over a decade of clinical experience helping patients understand body metrics and healthy lifestyle targets.