Remember, it'll never be 100% accurate.
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| | | You might have noticed that we talk about protein quite a bit in The Nutrition Edition. There are two main reasons for this, the top one being that protein is by far the most common topic readers email us about. The second reason is pretty obvious: Protein is important! Along with carbohydrates and fat, protein is one of the three macronutrients our bodies need to function properly. | | Most people don't need to track their protein intake in order to meet their daily requirements. But you may choose to keep a record if you're breastfeeding, trying to gain muscle, or just love gathering knowledge about your health. Today, Kirsten Seele, a registered dietitian and Wellos Coach, is here with some helpful tips for tracking. | | | | | | | Enjoy!
Ginger Wojcik
Newsletter Editor, Healthline |  | | Written by Ginger Wojcik
October 31, 2024 • 4 min read | | | |  | | | | Q: | How can I better track how much protein I eat every day? | | | A: | These days, the easiest way to track protein intake is by using a smartphone app or online program. Most calorie-counting apps will also track your protein. With these digital tools, all you have to do is input the foods (including the quantity of each food) that you eat throughout the day, and the program will calculate the amount of protein for you.
I, of course, recommend Wellos. I am one of their coaches, after all! Wellos is an immersive app that gives you access to dietitian-approved education; tracking of calories, macronutrients, and micronutrients; one-on-one coaching; and so much more!
If you're not big on technology, you can also use a pen and paper or a digital spreadsheet to track your food. Just remember that you'll need to manually calculate the amount of protein in each ingredient you eat, which can get tedious!
If you are tracking by hand, you'll want to become familiar with reading nutrition labels. Remember that nutrition information is provided per serving. For example, if there are 2 servings per bag and 8 grams of protein per serving, eating the whole bag will amount to 16 grams of protein.
If you're innately meticulous and patient, you may enjoy measuring out all the ingredients you eat to track your progress with precision. However, most people will end up guesstimating amounts and quantities — which works fine too. If you decide to weigh and measure food and beverages, you may want to invest in a smart food scale and measuring cups!
Pro tip: However you choose to track, I highly recommend tracking throughout the day. Otherwise, it's easy to forget the snacks you ate and misjudge portion sizes. To help you remember, try setting timers. You can also jot down notes or snap quick pictures throughout the day and then record everything at one time.
For your information, individual tracking apps might have specific guidelines, options for logging protein (raw vs. cooked, for example), and sources from which they get their nutritional information. So, it's recommended that you follow the instructions and features provided by the specific app to decide which option to choose. You may choose different options from entry to entry, or you may decide to keep it consistent each time you log that source of protein.
Truthfully, tracking will never be 100% accurate. That's because apps may measure quantities and nutritional values differently. However, whenever and whatever you're able to track can give you helpful insights at the very least. If accuracy is important to you and helps you reach your goals, these are some reminders and simple steps you can take! | | | | | Lindsay Mahar, Registered Dietitian | | | Healthline's Eat Well newsletter launches November 1! Get personalized recipes based on your unique dietary needs — delivered to your inbox every month. Sign up here and look out for your first newsletter this Friday! | | | | | | | Shake it | | | | | | |  | | SHAKESPHERE 24-oz Tumbler | | To all the protein shake drinkers out there: Meet your new best friend. This capsule-shaped shaker functions without a blender ball or a mesh grid. With just 5 seconds of vigorous shaking, you can break down supplement powders into a fully mixed shake. And because the bottle doesn't have corners, no clumps get left behind! | | | | Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline's or Optum Store's vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Store are owned by RVO Health. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Get personalized recipes based on your unique dietary needs and interests — delivered to your inbox every month! | | | | | | | | | | | | What we're digesting | | ❌ 4 trendy remedies that claim to lower blood sugar — but don't. With expert insight, we're setting the record straight on whether they're the real deal for diabetes. | | 🤔 What's the difference between muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis? These two conditions can affect mobility, breathing, speaking, and muscle control, but they have distinct causes. | | 🧴 How to support your body's biggest organ. Your skin is a superhero. | | 💤 7 drinks that may help you sleep. These beverages have sleep-inducing properties. | | | Thanks for reading, friends! I hope you're all enjoying the spookiest day of the year. 👻 | | | Until next time, |  | Take care of yourself, and we'll see
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