How Accurate Are Calorie Labels? The 20% Rule Nobody Tells You About
Food labels are allowed a 20% margin, restaurant menus miss by more, and your body doesn't absorb every calorie. Here's how to track accurately regardless.
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Short, honest pieces on calories, macros and the small habits that actually stick — written by the people building CalSensei.
How to Track Macros: A Complete Beginner's Guide (2026)
Learn how to track macros step by step: calculate your protein, carb and fat targets, log food accurately, and adjust based on real results.