macronutrient
noun
mac·ro·nu·tri·ent
ˌma-krō-ˈnü-trē-ənt 
-ˈnyü-
: a chemical element or substance (such as potassium or protein) that is essential in relatively large amounts to the growth and health of a living organism compare micronutrient
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Get acquainted with macronutrients Macronutrients—carbohydrates, protein, and fat—play unique and essential roles in keeping your energy steady throughout the day.
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Lauryn Higgins, Time, 13 Aug. 2025
While most fruits offer only 1 to 2 grams of protein per serving, a single cup of passion fruit contains 5.2 grams of the muscle-building macronutrient, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Junk food generally refers to foods that have lots of calories, particularly those high in macronutrients such as sugar and fat, but little nutritional value.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Aug. 2025
Goji berries contain a variety of micronutrients (including vitamin A, B vitamins and zinc) and macronutrients (like protein and fiber).
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025
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Lauryn Higgins, Time, 13 Aug. 2025
While most fruits offer only 1 to 2 grams of protein per serving, a single cup of passion fruit contains 5.2 grams of the muscle-building macronutrient, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Junk food generally refers to foods that have lots of calories, particularly those high in macronutrients such as sugar and fat, but little nutritional value.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Aug. 2025
Goji berries contain a variety of micronutrients (including vitamin A, B vitamins and zinc) and macronutrients (like protein and fiber).
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025
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“Macronutrient.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/macronutrient. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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macronutrient
noun
mac·ro·nu·tri·ent
-ˈn(y)ü-trē-ənt
: a substance (as a protein, carbohydrate, or fat) required in relatively large quantities for growth, energy, and health compare micronutrient
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