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A 1257-Calorie Diet plan created by Christina

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Christina
(Female)
Virginia, United States
Total Calories: 1257
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1257 Calories Diet Meal Plan

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Here is a meal plan which was created by one of the users of this site. This 1257-calorie diet plan includes the following food items and may be consumed if it fits your diet and eating patterns.
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Calorie Breakdown by Meals
Food groups used in this meal plan:
Nutrition Facts - Beans & Legumes
 
Nutrition Facts - Beverages
 
Nutrition Facts - Breads & Cereals
 
Nutrition Facts - Cheese, Milk & Dairy
 
Nutrition Facts - Eggs
 
Nutrition Facts - Fruit
 
Nutrition Facts - Meat
 
Nutrition Facts - Other
 
Nutrition Facts - Sweets, Candy & Desserts
 
   
What's in this meal?
Total fat in this plan:
40 g - INF%
Total saturated fat in this plan:
16 g - INF%
Total trans fat in this plan:
0 g - NAN%
Total cholesterol in this plan:
158 mg - INF%
Total sodium in this plan:
1114 mg - INF%
Total carbohydrates in this plan:
158 g - INF%
Total dietary fiber in this plan:
12 g - INF%
Total Fat. Total Fat. in the meal plan exceeds the limit.    Sat Fat. Sat. Fat in the meal plan exceeds the limit.    Cholesterol Cholesterol in the meal plan exceeds the limit.    Sodium Sodium in the meal plan exceeds the limit.    Carbs Carbs in the meal plan exceeds the limit.    Protein For women, daily recommended minimum protein intake should be 46 gms and 71 gms for pregnant women.
			Source: Webmd    Fiber Fiber in this meal plan meets the minimum recommended

MACRONUTRIENT SUMMARY

Macronutrient calculation for this 1257 Calories meal plan:
Below is a breakdown of this meal plan along with its macro nutrition calculation. You may simulate changes in macro nutrition levels by changing the default macro ratios seen below.
Choose a Goal   MUSCLE GAIN   MAINTENANCE   GET LEAN
 
PROTEIN
25 - 35%
%
Range in Grams
79 - 110
 
CARBS
40 - 60%
%
Range in Grams
126 - 189
 
FAT
15 - 25%
%
Range in Grams
21 - 35
Based on
Selected Ratio
  Calculated Protein Limit
94 g
  Calculated Carbs Limit
157 g
  Calculated Fat Limit
28 g
Breakfast
233 Calories
  8.94   39.03   4.94
Lunch
307 Calories
  25.83   19.16   13.61
Dinner
442 Calories
  27.45   40.06   19.07
Snack
275 Calories
  6.29   59.95   1.89
TOTAL  
69 g
Below Range
79 - 110
 
158 g
Within Range
126 - 189
 
40 g
Above Range
21 - 35
Note: The macronutrient summary and simulation, as seen above, is for your reference only. Please consult a professional for your specific needs.

What's in this 1200-calorie diet meal plan?
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Christina created a meal plan that includes a plan for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack. For breakfast Christina chose Eggs - 1 large egg, Orange Juice - Regular Orange Juice, Waffles - 100% Whole Wheat or Whole Grain Waffle, Water - 1 cup (8 fl oz) water, Water - 16 fl oz Bottled Water. For lunch Christina chose Cheddar Cheese - 1/4 cup shredded, ChickenBreast - 1/3 cup Canned Chicken Breast, Milk - 1/2 cup milk, Water - 1 cup (8 fl oz) water, Water - 16 fl oz Bottled Water, Whole Wheat Bread - 1 regular slice whole wheat bread. For dinner Christina chose Beef - Beef Tip Round, Green Beans - Low Sodium Canned Green String Beans, Red Potatoes - 1 medium potato, Water - 16 fl oz Bottled Water. For snack Christina chose Bananas - 1 medium banana, Water - 16 fl oz Bottled Water, Yogurt - Original 99% Fat Free Strawberry Banana Yogurt.

With all the food items consumed during the day using this 1200-calorie meal plan, Christina's total caloric consumption added to 1257 which is perfectly within the limit of this 1200-calorie meal plan.

Below is the nutritional breakdown for each meal set up by Christina for the entire day. Here you will also find the nutrition facts for each of the meal consumed during the day. You are more than welcome to print and or email this 1200-calorie meal to yourself or a friend if you wish.

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Meal Plan Created On: Nov 21st, 2023


Macronutrient Ratio for Weight Loss/Gain Analysis

Below is a brief analysis of this plan's macronutrient composition. The objective here is to see if this 1257 Calories Meal Plan passes the test for one of the three scenarios for muscle gain, weight loss, or maintenance goals, as highlighted below.
Goal: Muscle Gain | Higher Carbs
If your goal is to gain muscle then the macronutrient ratio for your meal plan should be 40-60% carbs, 25-35% Protein and about 15-25% Fat.
Macronutrient Ratio - Muscle Gain - Protein: 25-35% | Carbs: 40-60% | Fat: 15-25%
Macros Acceptable Range (g) In this Meal (g) Pass/Fail
PROTEIN 79 - 110 69 Fail
CARBS 126 - 189 158 Pass
FAT 21 - 35 40 Fail
Goal: Weight Maintenance | Moderate Carbs
If your goal is weight maintenance then the macronutrient ratio for your meal plan should be 30-50% carbs, 25-35% Protein and about 25-35% Fat.
Macronutrient Ratio - Weight Maintenance - Protein: 25-35% | Carbs: 30-50% | Fat: 25-35%
Macros Acceptable Range (g) In this Meal (g) Pass/Fail
PROTEIN 79 - 110 69 Fail
CARBS 94 - 157 158 Fail
FAT 35 - 49 40 Pass
Goal: Get Lean | Higher Protein
If your goal is to get lean then the macronutrient ratio for your meal plan should be 10-20% carbs, 40-50% Protein and about 30-40% Fat.
Macronutrient Ratio - Get Lean - Protein: 40-50% | Carbs: 10-20% | Fat: 30-40%
Macros Acceptable Range (g) In this Meal (g) Pass/Fail
PROTEIN 126 - 157 69 Fail
CARBS 32 - 63 158 Fail
FAT 42 - 56 40 Fail

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Is this a healthy meal plan? See below...  
Some basic analysis of this 1257 calories meal plan:
  • This meal plan seems to be deficient of some food items that could possibly make it a healthier meal plan. It's lacking food items that are Omega 3 Fatty Acid Rich Foods.
  • Food items such as salmon, lake trout, mackerel. etc... would potentially add more nutritional value to this 1257 calories meal plan.
  • However, this meal plan does contain food items that are Cholesterol And Blood Sugar Helpers, Antioxidant Rich, High Fiber, High In Potassium, Foods Enriched With Plant Sterols and High Energy Foods.

The above is just for informational purposes and may not be accurate. Please consult your physician for any specific dietary, health or medical advice.
Meal Plan Items:
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Breakfast:
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Name Servings Calories Protein Carbs Total Fat
Eggs - 1 large egg 1 17 3.6g 0.24g 0.06g
Orange Juice - Regular Orange Juice 1 112 1.74g 25.79g 0.5g
Waffles - 100% Whole Wheat or Whole Grain Waffle 1 104 3.6g 13g 4.38g
Water - 1 cup (8 fl oz) water 1 0 0 0 0
Water - 16 fl oz Bottled Water 1 0 0 0 0
  Total: 233 8.94g 39.03g 4.94g
Lunch:
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Name Servings Calories Protein Carbs Total Fat
Cheddar Cheese - 1/4 cup shredded 1 114 7.03g 0.36g 9.36g
ChickenBreast - 1/3 cup Canned Chicken Breast 1 70 12g 0 1.5g
Milk - 1/2 cup milk 1 54 4.08g 5.89g 1.57g
Water - 1 cup (8 fl oz) water 1 0 0 0 0
Water - 16 fl oz Bottled Water 1 0 0 0 0
Whole Wheat Bread - 1 regular slice whole wheat bread 1 69 2.72g 12.91g 1.18g
  Total: 307 25.83g 19.16g 13.61g
Dinner:
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Name Servings Calories Protein Carbs Total Fat
Beef - Beef Tip Round 1 228 21.9g 0 14.96g
Green Beans - Low Sodium Canned Green String Beans 1 60 1.57g 6.17g 3.85g
Red Potatoes - 1 medium potato 1 154 3.98g 33.89g 0.26g
Water - 16 fl oz Bottled Water 1 0 0 0 0
  Total: 442 27.45g 40.06g 19.07g
Snack:
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Name Servings Calories Protein Carbs Total Fat
Bananas - 1 medium banana 1 105 1.29g 26.95g 0.39g
Water - 16 fl oz Bottled Water 1 0 0 0 0
Yogurt - Original 99% Fat Free Strawberry Banana Yogurt 1 170 5g 33g 1.5g
  Total: 275 6.29g 59.95g 1.89g
  Total: 1257 68.51g 158.2g 39.51g
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Calories 1257  Calories from Fat 356
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39.51g INF%
Saturated Fat 16.35g INF%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g  
Monounsaturated Fat 13.61g
Cholesterol 158mg INF%
Sodium 1114mg INF%
Potassium 0mg  
Total Carbohydrates 158.2g INF%
Dietary Fiber 12.1g INF%
Sugars 77.26g | ABOVE RECOMMENDED LIMIT: 25g 309%
Protein 68.51g
Vitamin A 33%
Vitamin C 291%
Calcium 98%
Iron 42%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
  Calories 2,000 2,500
Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate 300g 300g
Dietary Fiber 25g 30g
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