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Protein & Portions: Hit Your Macros with Freezer Meals
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Protein & Portions: Hit Your Macros with Freezer Meals

Why Freezer Meals Are Perfect for Macro Tracking

Here's the thing about meal prep: once you've cooked and portioned a batch, every portion is identical. No guessing, no variation, no "did I put more rice in this one?" Every bag has exactly the same macros.

This makes freezer meals the most consistent way to hit daily protein targets. Cook once, weigh once, calculate once โ€” then eat confidently all week.


The Macro Math

All our recipes show nutrition per 100g. Here's how to calculate your portion's macros:

  1. Check the recipe's nutrition per 100g (shown on every recipe page)
  2. Decide your portion size (use our portion calculator โ€” slide to 400g, 500g, 600g, whatever fits your goals)
  3. Multiply: portion size รท 100 ร— nutrition per 100g = your portion's macros

Example: A recipe has 12g protein per 100g. Your portion is 500g. That's 5 ร— 12g = 60g protein per meal.

โšก Pro Tip

Hardgainer strategy: Aim for 500โ€“700g portions with recipes that have 10+ grams of protein per 100g. Three meals a day at 600g each gives you 180+ grams of protein effortlessly.

Portion Strategies by Goal


Hardgainer (Muscle Building)

You need volume and protein. Choose larger portions (500โ€“700g) of high-protein recipes. Our recipes tagged "Hardgainer" are designed exactly for this โ€” high protein, substantial calories, easy to eat in quantity.

Target: 2500โ€“4000 kcal/day with 150โ€“200g protein.


Easygainer (Cutting / Maintenance)

You need protein density with controlled calories. Choose smaller portions (300โ€“400g) of high-protein, lower-calorie recipes. Look for recipes under 150 kcal per 100g with 10+ grams protein.

Target: 1800โ€“2500 kcal/day with 120โ€“160g protein.


Practical Tips

  • Weigh your batch total after cooking. Our recipes show the total cooked weight. If your batch matches (ยฑ10%), the nutrition values are accurate.
  • Be consistent with portion sizes. If you always do 500g portions, you always know your macros without recalculating.
  • Combine meals strategically. A high-protein stir-fry (12g/100g) plus a rice dish (6g/100g) gives you variety while still hitting targets.
  • Don't forget the freezer bag count. Our portion calculator shows how many bags you'll get. Plan your week around this number.
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