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2600 Calorie Meal Plan

Balanced7 days1 adult≈ 2,601 kcal/day

The ISE Nutrition 2600 Calorie Meal Plan covers seven days for one adult and averages approximately 2,601 kcal per day. Each day includes five meals with ingredient quantities, preparation steps and estimated nutrition. The grocery list totals the ingredients used in all 35 meals; CSV download and browser printing are available without an account or payment.

Ingredient quantities updated 14 October 2026 · Page guidance updated 15 October 2026
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Chicken & tomato wholewheat pasta
Before you begin

A mixed menu with meat, fish, dairy, grains and plant foods. “Balanced” describes the eating style, not a verified assessment of complete nutritional adequacy.

Contains: egg, fish, milk, peanut, tree nuts, wheat. The list reflects selected ingredients, not all possible product-label allergens or cross-contact.

Daily nutrition totals

Estimated energy from the ingredient weights below, including oil. A target is an organising label; the daily totals show what the menu actually contains.

Daily estimated energy and difference from target
DayEstimated kcalFrom target
Monday2,601+1
Tuesday2,601+1
Wednesday2,603+3
Thursday2,600+0
Friday2,601+1
Saturday2,604+4
Sunday2,600+0

Weekly average: ≈ 2,601 kcal per day.

Meal plan questions

How many calories does the 2600 Calorie Meal Plan provide?

ISE Nutrition 2600 Calorie Meal Plan has a target of 2,600 kcal and a calculated seven-day mean of approximately 2,601 kcal per day. The daily table shows actual totals and differences from the target. Rounding, product labels and preparation can change the estimate.

Who are the portions and grocery quantities for?

ISE Nutrition 2600 Calorie Meal Plan lists one adult's portions for seven days, including five meals per day. Its grocery list sums those 35 meals. Optional multi-serving batch instructions count only the one serving scheduled in the menu; cooking the entire batch requires extra ingredients.

What does balanced mean in this menu?

The Balanced category includes meat, fish, dairy, grains and plant foods. Balanced is an eating-style label, not a finding of complete nutrient adequacy.

Are ingredient quantities raw, cooked or measured by volume?

Every ingredient states its unit and weighing condition. Grains, pasta and lentils are dry; beans and chickpeas are cooked and drained; egg weights exclude the shell. Follow each listed state rather than substituting a cooked weight for a raw or dry weight.

Can I replace an ingredient or change a portion?

ISE Nutrition 2600 Calorie Meal Plan is a fixed example, not a live nutrition calculator. After changing an ingredient or portion, recalculate meal and day totals, update grocery quantities, and check dietary restrictions and allergens. Equal weights are not equal-calorie or nutritionally equivalent substitutions.

Can I download or print the grocery list for free?

The ISE Nutrition 2600 Calorie Meal Plan page provides a CSV grocery download, a browser checklist and a Print the full menu button without payment or registration. Checklist selections stay in the current browser when storage is available; they do not sync between devices.

Is this menu a personalised or professionally reviewed diet?

ISE Nutrition 2600 Calorie Meal Plan does not calculate your personal calorie needs or assess medical suitability. No qualified professional nutrition review is documented for the ISE Nutrition catalogue. Ingredient calculations are estimates, not a certification of nutritional completeness.

Seven-day menu

All amounts are for one adult. Weigh or measure ingredients in the stated units and condition, before cooking unless stated otherwise. Water, salt and optional herbs are not included in the nutrition estimate. Egg quantities are edible raw weight, not a whole-egg count: beat eggs, weigh the amount needed and cook until firm. Use the remainder promptly in another cooked dish. Any listed sides are included in the calories and shopping list. Small snacks may be eaten with another meal on the same day without changing their amounts.

Monday

Day 1 · 5 meals

≈ 2,601 kcal
Breakfast

Spinach eggs on toast

≈ 649 kcal

Whole egg, without shell — 166 g (raw); Spinach — 97 g (raw); Wholewheat bread (vegan-labelled for vegan menus) — 108 g (ready to eat); Tomato — 162 g (raw); Olive oil — 10 g (ready to use).

Protein 38.5 g · Fat 30.3 g · Carbs 57.1 g · Fibre 10.6 g

How to make it · about 15 min
  1. Wilt the spinach in the measured oil. Add beaten eggs and cook until the eggs are firm.
  2. Toast the bread and serve with the eggs and sliced tomato.
Morning snack

Greek yoghurt & berries

≈ 195 kcal

Plain Greek yoghurt, 0% fat — 219 g (ready to eat); Blueberries — 116 g (raw).

Protein 23.2 g · Fat 1.2 g · Carbs 24.7 g · Fibre 2.8 g

How to make it · about 5 min
  1. Serve the plain yoghurt with washed berries.
Lunch

Roast chicken, sweet potato & broccoli + quinoa

≈ 782 kcal

Chicken breast, skinless and boneless — 218 g (raw); Sweet potato, edible portion — 300 g (raw); Broccoli — 166 g (raw); Olive oil — 15 g (ready to use); Quinoa — 20 g (dry).

Protein 61.3 g · Fat 22.7 g · Carbs 84.2 g · Fibre 14.7 g

How to make it · about 40 min
  1. Heat the oven to 200°C / 390°F. Cut the sweet potato into wedges and toss with part of the measured oil. Roast on a tray until tender, checking from about 25 minutes.
  2. On a separate tray, brush the chicken with the remaining oil and roast until its centre reaches 74°C / 165°F. Start checking after about 20 minutes; timing depends on thickness. Steam the broccoli for 5–7 minutes. Remove each component when ready and serve together.
  3. For the quinoa side, rinse the listed dry weight and simmer in water according to the packet. Serve alongside; no additional oil is included.
Afternoon snack

Carrot sticks & crushed chickpeas

≈ 196 kcal

Carrot — 101 g (raw); Chickpeas, boiled without salt — 73 g (cooked and drained); Olive oil — 4 g (ready to use).

Protein 7.4 g · Fat 6.1 g · Carbs 29.7 g · Fibre 8.4 g

How to make it · about 10 min
  1. Drain and crush the cooked chickpeas with the oil and a little water.
  2. Cut the carrots into sticks and serve with the chickpea dip.
Dinner

Turkey & brown rice skillet

≈ 779 kcal

Turkey breast, skinless — 220 g (raw); Brown rice, long grain — 88 g (dry); Courgette / zucchini, skin on — 213 g (raw); Red bell pepper, deseeded — 142 g (raw); Olive oil — 15 g (ready to use).

Protein 62.8 g · Fat 22.2 g · Carbs 82.6 g · Fibre 8.3 g

How to make it · about 35 min
  1. Cook the dry rice in water according to the packet.
  2. Dice the turkey and vegetables. Cook in the oil, stirring, until the turkey reaches 74°C / 165°F. Serve over the rice.

Day total: Protein 193.2 g · Fat 82.5 g · Carbs 278.3 g · Fibre 44.8 g

Tuesday

Day 2 · 5 meals

≈ 2,601 kcal
Breakfast

Tomato & feta eggs + toast

≈ 651 kcal

Whole egg, without shell — 195 g (raw); Feta cheese (vegetarian rennet where needed) — 54 g (ready to eat); Tomato — 240 g (raw); Spinach — 97 g (raw); Olive oil — 10 g (ready to use); Wholewheat bread (vegan-labelled for vegan menus) — 30 g (ready to eat).

Protein 40.8 g · Fat 42.1 g · Carbs 29.2 g · Fibre 6.8 g

How to make it · about 15 min
  1. Soften the chopped tomato and spinach in the oil.
  2. Add the beaten eggs and crumble in the feta. Cook until the eggs are firm.
  3. Toast the measured bread and serve alongside. Choose vegan-labelled bread where required.
Morning snack

Carrot sticks & crushed chickpeas

≈ 196 kcal

Carrot — 101 g (raw); Chickpeas, boiled without salt — 73 g (cooked and drained); Olive oil — 4 g (ready to use).

Protein 7.4 g · Fat 6.1 g · Carbs 29.7 g · Fibre 8.4 g

How to make it · about 10 min
  1. Drain and crush the cooked chickpeas with the oil and a little water.
  2. Cut the carrots into sticks and serve with the chickpea dip.
Lunch

Chicken & tomato wholewheat pasta

≈ 780 kcal

Chicken breast, skinless and boneless — 195 g (raw); Wholewheat pasta — 98 g (dry); Tomato — 250 g (raw); Spinach — 104 g (raw); Olive oil — 15 g (ready to use).

Protein 62.7 g · Fat 23.9 g · Carbs 85.4 g · Fibre 14.3 g

How to make it · about 30 min
  1. Boil the dry pasta according to the packet.
  2. Dice the chicken and cook in the oil to 74°C / 165°F. Add the chopped tomato and simmer; fold in the spinach and pasta.
Afternoon snack

Apple & almonds

≈ 194 kcal

Apple, cored, skin on — 140 g (raw); Almonds — 21 g (ready to eat).

Protein 4.8 g · Fat 10.7 g · Carbs 23.9 g · Fibre 6 g

How to make it · about 5 min
  1. Core the apple, weigh the edible portion and slice. Serve with the almonds.
Dinner

Chickpea & quinoa rainbow bowl

≈ 780 kcal

Chickpeas, boiled without salt — 202 g (cooked and drained); Quinoa — 72 g (dry); Tomato — 168 g (raw); Cucumber, skin on — 140 g (raw); Olive oil — 15 g (ready to use).

Protein 30.4 g · Fat 25.1 g · Carbs 113.2 g · Fibre 23.1 g

How to make it · about 25 min
  1. Rinse and cook the dry quinoa according to the packet.
  2. Drain the cooked chickpeas. Dice the vegetables, then combine everything with the measured oil.

Day total: Protein 146.1 g · Fat 107.9 g · Carbs 281.4 g · Fibre 58.6 g

Wednesday

Day 3 · 5 meals

≈ 2,603 kcal
Breakfast

Banana & peanut butter toast

≈ 650 kcal

Wholewheat bread (vegan-labelled for vegan menus) — 118 g (ready to eat); Smooth peanut butter, unsweetened — 37 g (ready to eat); Banana, peeled — 148 g (raw).

Protein 24.5 g · Fat 23.6 g · Carbs 92.4 g · Fibre 12.8 g

How to make it · about 10 min
  1. Toast the bread.
  2. Spread with unsweetened peanut butter and top with sliced banana.
Morning snack

Apple & almonds

≈ 194 kcal

Apple, cored, skin on — 140 g (raw); Almonds — 21 g (ready to eat).

Protein 4.8 g · Fat 10.7 g · Carbs 23.9 g · Fibre 6 g

How to make it · about 5 min
  1. Core the apple, weigh the edible portion and slice. Serve with the almonds.
Lunch

Tuna & white bean salad + quinoa

≈ 782 kcal

Light tuna in water — 221 g (drained); White beans, boiled without salt — 221 g (cooked and drained); Tomato — 193 g (raw); Cucumber, skin on — 50 g (raw); Olive oil — 15 g (ready to use); Quinoa — 30 g (dry).

Protein 70.6 g · Fat 20.2 g · Carbs 84.1 g · Fibre 18.6 g

How to make it · about 25 min
  1. Drain the tuna and beans thoroughly.
  2. Dice the vegetables and toss with the tuna, beans and oil. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate.
  3. For the quinoa side, rinse the listed dry weight and simmer in water according to the packet. Serve alongside; no additional oil is included.
Afternoon snack

Apple & walnuts

≈ 194 kcal

Apple, cored, skin on — 121 g (raw); Walnut kernels — 20 g (ready to eat).

Protein 3.4 g · Fat 13.2 g · Carbs 19.4 g · Fibre 4.2 g

How to make it · about 5 min
  1. Core and slice the apple and serve with the walnuts.
Dinner

Baked cod, potatoes & peas + quinoa

≈ 783 kcal

Atlantic cod, fillet — 250 g (raw); Potato, skin on — 293 g (raw); Green peas — 142 g (frozen, unprepared); Olive oil — 15 g (ready to use); Quinoa — 30 g (dry).

Protein 62.1 g · Fat 19.3 g · Carbs 89.8 g · Fibre 14.6 g

How to make it · about 40 min
  1. Cut the potatoes into wedges, toss with the oil and roast at 200°C / 390°F for about 30 minutes.
  2. Add the cod and cook until its centre reaches 63°C / 145°F. Simmer the peas according to the packet and serve.
  3. For the quinoa side, rinse the listed dry weight and simmer in water according to the packet. Serve alongside; no additional oil is included.

Day total: Protein 165.4 g · Fat 87 g · Carbs 309.6 g · Fibre 56.2 g

Thursday

Day 4 · 5 meals

≈ 2,600 kcal
Breakfast

Yoghurt, apple & almond bowl

≈ 649 kcal

Plain Greek yoghurt, 0% fat — 250 g (ready to eat); Apple, cored, skin on — 200 g (raw); Rolled oats — 53 g (dry); Almonds — 34 g (ready to eat).

Protein 40.2 g · Fat 21.7 g · Carbs 79.8 g · Fibre 14.4 g

How to make it · about 10 min
  1. Dice the apple and chop the almonds.
  2. Stir the oats into the yoghurt; allow them to soften, then add the apple and almonds.
Morning snack

Apple & walnuts

≈ 194 kcal

Apple, cored, skin on — 121 g (raw); Walnut kernels — 20 g (ready to eat).

Protein 3.4 g · Fat 13.2 g · Carbs 19.4 g · Fibre 4.2 g

How to make it · about 5 min
  1. Core and slice the apple and serve with the walnuts.
Lunch

Lemon-style salmon & quinoa bowl

≈ 781 kcal

Atlantic salmon, farmed, fillet — 176 g (raw); Quinoa — 69 g (dry); Broccoli — 213 g (raw); Olive oil — 10 g (ready to use).

Protein 51.6 g · Fat 38.6 g · Carbs 58.4 g · Fibre 10.4 g

How to make it · about 30 min
  1. Rinse the quinoa and simmer in water according to the packet.
  2. Brush the salmon and broccoli with the oil. Roast at 190°C / 375°F until the fish reaches 63°C / 145°F. Serve with the quinoa. Optional lemon juice is not included in the estimate.
Afternoon snack

Banana & peanut butter

≈ 196 kcal

Banana, peeled — 99 g (raw); Smooth peanut butter, unsweetened — 18 g (ready to eat).

Protein 5.1 g · Fat 9.6 g · Carbs 26.6 g · Fibre 3.5 g

How to make it · about 5 min
  1. Weigh the peeled banana and serve with unsweetened peanut butter.
Dinner

Chicken & tomato wholewheat pasta

≈ 780 kcal

Chicken breast, skinless and boneless — 195 g (raw); Wholewheat pasta — 98 g (dry); Tomato — 250 g (raw); Spinach — 104 g (raw); Olive oil — 15 g (ready to use).

Protein 62.7 g · Fat 23.9 g · Carbs 85.4 g · Fibre 14.3 g

How to make it · about 30 min
  1. Boil the dry pasta according to the packet.
  2. Dice the chicken and cook in the oil to 74°C / 165°F. Add the chopped tomato and simmer; fold in the spinach and pasta.

Day total: Protein 163 g · Fat 107 g · Carbs 269.6 g · Fibre 46.8 g

Friday

Day 5 · 5 meals

≈ 2,601 kcal
Breakfast

Banana & walnut porridge

≈ 650 kcal

Rolled oats — 79 g (dry); Milk, 2% fat — 171 g (ready to use); Banana, peeled — 143 g (raw); Walnut kernels — 21 g (ready to eat).

Protein 20.8 g · Fat 22.7 g · Carbs 97.2 g · Fibre 13.1 g

How to make it · about 15 min
  1. Cook the oats with milk and a little water according to the packet.
  2. Slice the banana and add with the chopped walnuts.
Morning snack

Banana & peanut butter

≈ 196 kcal

Banana, peeled — 99 g (raw); Smooth peanut butter, unsweetened — 18 g (ready to eat).

Protein 5.1 g · Fat 9.6 g · Carbs 26.6 g · Fibre 3.5 g

How to make it · about 5 min
  1. Weigh the peeled banana and serve with unsweetened peanut butter.
Lunch

Turkey & brown rice skillet

≈ 779 kcal

Turkey breast, skinless — 220 g (raw); Brown rice, long grain — 88 g (dry); Courgette / zucchini, skin on — 213 g (raw); Red bell pepper, deseeded — 142 g (raw); Olive oil — 15 g (ready to use).

Protein 62.8 g · Fat 22.2 g · Carbs 82.6 g · Fibre 8.3 g

How to make it · about 35 min
  1. Cook the dry rice in water according to the packet.
  2. Dice the turkey and vegetables. Cook in the oil, stirring, until the turkey reaches 74°C / 165°F. Serve over the rice.
Afternoon snack

Greek yoghurt & berries

≈ 195 kcal

Plain Greek yoghurt, 0% fat — 219 g (ready to eat); Blueberries — 116 g (raw).

Protein 23.2 g · Fat 1.2 g · Carbs 24.7 g · Fibre 2.8 g

How to make it · about 5 min
  1. Serve the plain yoghurt with washed berries.
Dinner

Lemon-style salmon & quinoa bowl

≈ 781 kcal

Atlantic salmon, farmed, fillet — 176 g (raw); Quinoa — 69 g (dry); Broccoli — 213 g (raw); Olive oil — 10 g (ready to use).

Protein 51.6 g · Fat 38.6 g · Carbs 58.4 g · Fibre 10.4 g

How to make it · about 30 min
  1. Rinse the quinoa and simmer in water according to the packet.
  2. Brush the salmon and broccoli with the oil. Roast at 190°C / 375°F until the fish reaches 63°C / 145°F. Serve with the quinoa. Optional lemon juice is not included in the estimate.

Day total: Protein 163.5 g · Fat 94.3 g · Carbs 289.5 g · Fibre 38.1 g

Saturday

Day 6 · 5 meals

≈ 2,604 kcal
Breakfast

Berry overnight oats

≈ 648 kcal

Rolled oats — 81 g (dry); Plain Greek yoghurt, 0% fat — 242 g (ready to eat); Blueberries — 129 g (raw); Walnut kernels — 19 g (ready to eat).

Protein 39.2 g · Fat 19 g · Carbs 84.9 g · Fibre 12.6 g

How to make it · about 10 min
  1. Mix the oats and yoghurt, adding water to loosen if needed. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  2. Top with the berries and chopped walnuts before serving.
Morning snack

Greek yoghurt & berries

≈ 195 kcal

Plain Greek yoghurt, 0% fat — 219 g (ready to eat); Blueberries — 116 g (raw).

Protein 23.2 g · Fat 1.2 g · Carbs 24.7 g · Fibre 2.8 g

How to make it · about 5 min
  1. Serve the plain yoghurt with washed berries.
Lunch

Baked cod, potatoes & peas + quinoa

≈ 783 kcal

Atlantic cod, fillet — 250 g (raw); Potato, skin on — 293 g (raw); Green peas — 142 g (frozen, unprepared); Olive oil — 15 g (ready to use); Quinoa — 30 g (dry).

Protein 62.1 g · Fat 19.3 g · Carbs 89.8 g · Fibre 14.6 g

How to make it · about 40 min
  1. Cut the potatoes into wedges, toss with the oil and roast at 200°C / 390°F for about 30 minutes.
  2. Add the cod and cook until its centre reaches 63°C / 145°F. Simmer the peas according to the packet and serve.
  3. For the quinoa side, rinse the listed dry weight and simmer in water according to the packet. Serve alongside; no additional oil is included.
Afternoon snack

Carrot sticks & crushed chickpeas

≈ 196 kcal

Carrot — 101 g (raw); Chickpeas, boiled without salt — 73 g (cooked and drained); Olive oil — 4 g (ready to use).

Protein 7.4 g · Fat 6.1 g · Carbs 29.7 g · Fibre 8.4 g

How to make it · about 10 min
  1. Drain and crush the cooked chickpeas with the oil and a little water.
  2. Cut the carrots into sticks and serve with the chickpea dip.
Dinner

Tuna & white bean salad + quinoa

≈ 782 kcal

Light tuna in water — 221 g (drained); White beans, boiled without salt — 221 g (cooked and drained); Tomato — 193 g (raw); Cucumber, skin on — 50 g (raw); Olive oil — 15 g (ready to use); Quinoa — 30 g (dry).

Protein 70.6 g · Fat 20.2 g · Carbs 84.1 g · Fibre 18.6 g

How to make it · about 25 min
  1. Drain the tuna and beans thoroughly.
  2. Dice the vegetables and toss with the tuna, beans and oil. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate.
  3. For the quinoa side, rinse the listed dry weight and simmer in water according to the packet. Serve alongside; no additional oil is included.

Day total: Protein 202.5 g · Fat 65.8 g · Carbs 313.2 g · Fibre 57 g

Sunday

Day 7 · 5 meals

≈ 2,600 kcal
Breakfast

Warm quinoa, berries & yoghurt

≈ 648 kcal

Quinoa — 74 g (dry); Plain Greek yoghurt, 0% fat — 250 g (ready to eat); Blueberries — 147 g (raw); Almonds — 25 g (ready to eat).

Protein 42.3 g · Fat 18.4 g · Carbs 83.2 g · Fibre 11.8 g

How to make it · about 25 min
  1. Rinse the dry quinoa and simmer in water according to the packet; drain any excess water.
  2. Cool slightly, then serve with yoghurt, berries and almonds.
Morning snack

Carrot sticks & crushed chickpeas

≈ 196 kcal

Carrot — 101 g (raw); Chickpeas, boiled without salt — 73 g (cooked and drained); Olive oil — 4 g (ready to use).

Protein 7.4 g · Fat 6.1 g · Carbs 29.7 g · Fibre 8.4 g

How to make it · about 10 min
  1. Drain and crush the cooked chickpeas with the oil and a little water.
  2. Cut the carrots into sticks and serve with the chickpea dip.
Lunch

Chickpea & quinoa rainbow bowl

≈ 780 kcal

Chickpeas, boiled without salt — 202 g (cooked and drained); Quinoa — 72 g (dry); Tomato — 168 g (raw); Cucumber, skin on — 140 g (raw); Olive oil — 15 g (ready to use).

Protein 30.4 g · Fat 25.1 g · Carbs 113.2 g · Fibre 23.1 g

How to make it · about 25 min
  1. Rinse and cook the dry quinoa according to the packet.
  2. Drain the cooked chickpeas. Dice the vegetables, then combine everything with the measured oil.
Afternoon snack

Apple & almonds

≈ 194 kcal

Apple, cored, skin on — 140 g (raw); Almonds — 21 g (ready to eat).

Protein 4.8 g · Fat 10.7 g · Carbs 23.9 g · Fibre 6 g

How to make it · about 5 min
  1. Core the apple, weigh the edible portion and slice. Serve with the almonds.
Dinner

Roast chicken, sweet potato & broccoli + quinoa

≈ 782 kcal

Chicken breast, skinless and boneless — 218 g (raw); Sweet potato, edible portion — 300 g (raw); Broccoli — 166 g (raw); Olive oil — 15 g (ready to use); Quinoa — 20 g (dry).

Protein 61.3 g · Fat 22.7 g · Carbs 84.2 g · Fibre 14.7 g

How to make it · about 40 min
  1. Heat the oven to 200°C / 390°F. Cut the sweet potato into wedges and toss with part of the measured oil. Roast on a tray until tender, checking from about 25 minutes.
  2. On a separate tray, brush the chicken with the remaining oil and roast until its centre reaches 74°C / 165°F. Start checking after about 20 minutes; timing depends on thickness. Steam the broccoli for 5–7 minutes. Remove each component when ready and serve together.
  3. For the quinoa side, rinse the listed dry weight and simmer in water according to the packet. Serve alongside; no additional oil is included.

Day total: Protein 146.2 g · Fat 83 g · Carbs 334.2 g · Fibre 64 g

Seven-day grocery list

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Ingredient swaps and recalculation

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  • Swap chicken for turkey if the eating style permits; use the new ingredient's nutrition.
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How this menu was calculated.

References: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018). USDA foods use their per-100 g reference. The three selected US products use the manufacturer value per stated serving × listed quantity ÷ serving quantity, with mL and g kept distinct. Ingredient quantities use whole grams or millilitres as shown, each meal's energy to whole kcal and macros to 0.1 g; day totals sum the displayed meal values. Net carbohydrate subtracts fibre from total carbohydrate.

Nutrition is estimated from the ingredient quantities shown. This example does not assess your personal requirements or establish complete micronutrient adequacy. Product brands, cooking losses and optional additions may alter nutrition. Calories may differ from the 4/9/4 macro formula because database energy factors and fibre vary.

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