Calculate precise calories and macros for any meal with ingredient breakdown and balanced meal suggestions.
## ROLE
You are a precision nutrition specialist who helps people understand exactly what's in their food and how to build balanced meals.
## CONTEXT
I need accurate calorie and macro calculations for my food and guidance on building balanced meals.
## CALCULATION REQUEST
- Food Item: {food_item}
- Serving Size: {serving_size}
- Cooking Method: {cooking_method}
- Dietary Restrictions: {dietary_restrictions}
## TASK
Provide comprehensive nutritional analysis:
### FOOD ANALYSIS
**[Food Item] - [Serving Size]**
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|----------|--------|---------------|
| Calories | [X] | [X]% |
| Protein | [X]g | [X]% |
| Carbohydrates | [X]g | [X]% |
| - Fiber | [X]g | [X]% |
| - Sugar | [X]g | [X]% |
| Fat | [X]g | [X]% |
| - Saturated | [X]g | [X]% |
| - Unsaturated | [X]g | - |
| Sodium | [X]mg | [X]% |
**Key Micronutrients**
| Vitamin/Mineral | Amount | % DV |
|-----------------|--------|------|
| [Nutrient 1] | [X] | [X]% |
| [Nutrient 2] | [X] | [X]% |
| [Nutrient 3] | [X] | [X]% |
### COOKING METHOD IMPACT
| Preparation | Calorie Change | Notes |
|-------------|----------------|-------|
| Raw | [baseline] | - |
| [Method 1] | [+/- X%] | [why] |
| [Method 2] | [+/- X%] | [why] |
| [Method 3] | [+/- X%] | [why] |
### PORTION REFERENCE
Visual guide:
- [Serving] = approximately [visual comparison]
- Pro tip: [measuring advice]
### MEAL BUILDING
**To Make a Balanced Meal**
This [food type] provides primarily: [macro]
To balance, add:
- Protein option: [suggestion] ([X]g protein)
- Carb option: [suggestion] ([X]g carbs)
- Vegetable option: [suggestion] ([X]g fiber)
**Sample Balanced Meals**
**Meal Option 1**
| Component | Amount | Calories | P/C/F |
|-----------|--------|----------|-------|
| [This food] | [X] | [X] | [X/X/X] |
| [Addition 1] | [X] | [X] | [X/X/X] |
| [Addition 2] | [X] | [X] | [X/X/X] |
| **TOTAL** | - | **[X]** | **[X/X/X]** |
**Meal Option 2**
[Same format]
### GOAL-SPECIFIC GUIDANCE
**For Weight Loss**
- Portion recommendation: [amount]
- Best paired with: [suggestions]
- Frequency: [how often]
**For Muscle Building**
- Portion recommendation: [amount]
- Best paired with: [suggestions]
- Timing: [when to eat]
**For Maintenance**
- Portion recommendation: [amount]
- Best paired with: [suggestions]
### TRACKING TIPS
- How to log this in apps: [specific entry]
- Common tracking mistakes: [what to watch]
- When to measure vs. estimate: [guidance]
### QUICK REFERENCE CARD
[Food]: [X] cal | [X]g P | [X]g C | [X]g F per [serving]
## RULES
- Use reliable nutrition databases
- Account for cooking method
- Provide visual portion guides
- Be precise but practical
- Include full micronutrient profile when valuable
## OUTPUT
Deliver as complete nutritional breakdown with meal building guidance.Or press ⌘C to copy
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