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Micronutrient Targets

Updated February 6, 2026

This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice.

Micronutrient targets keep nutrition quality visible so macro adherence does not slowly drift into low quality intake that feels fine for a week and then fails.

The difference between macros and micronutrients

Macros and calories are the execution layer. They determine whether energy balance matches the goal.

Micronutrients, water, and caffeine are the quality layer. They influence hunger, performance, and how sustainable the plan feels, even when the calorie target is technically met.

How to use micronutrient targets without noise

Micronutrients are not a daily perfection game. Treat them as a weekly signal.

If you miss a target today, the relevant question is whether the pattern is repeated across the week. That is the point where the plan needs a structural change such as a different breakfast template, more fruit and vegetables, or a different set of repeat meals.

Logging requirements

Micronutrient targets only work when food logs contain enough detail. AI logging and recipes are the fastest way to build a structured record without manual database work.

Use Food Logging and AI Food Logging to make the record dense enough that micronutrient totals reflect what you ate, not what the database guessed.

Making the signal actionable

Use micronutrient widgets as prompts, not as judgments. A widget that stays low should trigger a plan change you can repeat, not a single day patch with random supplements or last minute food choices.