Calculators · Gutenberg
Macro Calculator block for WordPress
Calculate daily macronutrients (protein, carbs, fat) based on TDEE and fitness goals.
Get Blockenberg
Free Gutenberg block in Blockenberg. The inspector controls and front-end behavior on this page come from this block’s source, not a shared stub.
What it actually does
Calculate daily macronutrients (protein, carbs, fat) based on TDEE and fitness goals.
Inspector panels on this block: Header, Calculator Defaults, Sizing & Layout. Those titles come from index.js, not from a shared template.
Behavior controls: “Default Unit System” options: Metric (kg/cm), Imperial (lbs/in); “Default Gender” options: Male, Female; “Default Activity” options: Sedentary (little/no exercise), Light (1-3 days/week), Moderate (3-5 days/week), Active (6-7 days/week), Very Active (twice/day, athlete); “Default Goal” options: Lose weight (fast – deficit 25%), Lose weight (slow – deficit 15%), Maintain weight, Gain muscle (slow – surplus 10%), Gain muscle (fast – surplus 20%).
Where to find it
Gutenberg inserter → Calculators → search “Macro Calculator” (block name `blockenberg/macro-calculator` in block.json). Style it in the sidebar after insert.
How to use Macro Calculator block for WordPress
- Install Blockenberg. Install from WordPress.org and activate the plugin.
- Insert the block. Edit a page, click +, search for “Macro Calculator”, insert it. Category: Calculators.
- Configure inspector controls that exist on this block. Open Header. Set “Show Title”, “Show Subtitle”, “Header — Title”, “Subtitle”.
- Check the published page. The view script reads HTML data attributes: data-opts, data-val. The block editor preview may not run the same view script.
Inspector controls from this block’s code
| Control | What the code does |
|---|---|
| Show Title | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showTitle`. |
| Show Subtitle | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showSubtitle`. |
| Header — Title | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: Macro Calculator. Saved as `title`. |
| Subtitle | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: Find your ideal daily macronutrient targets. Saved as `subtitle`. |
| Default Unit System | Select control; the chosen value is saved on the block. Options: Metric (kg/cm); Imperial (lbs/in). block.json default: metric. Saved as `defaultUnit`. |
| Default Gender | Select control; the chosen value is saved on the block. Options: Male; Female. block.json default: male. Saved as `defaultGender`. |
| Default Activity | Select control; the chosen value is saved on the block. Options: Sedentary (little/no exercise); Light (1-3 days/week); Moderate (3-5 days/week); Active (6-7 days/week); Very Active (twice/day, athlete). block.json default: moderate. Saved as `defaultActivity`. |
| Default Goal | Select control; the chosen value is saved on the block. Options: Lose weight (fast – deficit 25%); Lose weight (slow – deficit 15%); Maintain weight; Gain muscle (slow – surplus 10%); Gain muscle (fast – surplus 20%). block.json default: maintain. Saved as `defaultGoal`. |
| Show Donut Chart | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showPieChart`. |
| Show Food Examples | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showFoodExamples`. |
| Calorie Size | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 24–80. block.json default: 52. Saved as `calorieSize`. |
| Card Border Radius | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–40. block.json default: 16. Saved as `cardRadius`. |
| Input Border Radius | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–20. block.json default: 8. Saved as `inputRadius`. |
| Max Width (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 340–960. block.json default: 580. Saved as `maxWidth`. |
| Padding Top (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–160. block.json default: 60. Saved as `paddingTop`. |
| Padding Bottom (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–160. block.json default: 60. Saved as `paddingBottom`. |
What the front-end script actually does
- The view script reads HTML data attributes: data-opts, data-val.
- JavaScript functions that perform the math: calcMacros.
When this is the right block
- Calculate daily macronutrients (protein, carbs, fat) based on TDEE and fitness goals — that is the job of Macro Calculator, not a generic content block.
- Use it when you need the editor control labeled “Show Title”, which exists on this block’s inspector.
- It matches pages about macro, macronutrient, protein.
- The math runs in the visitor’s browser after publish — no extra calculator plugin.
Notes from the implementation
viewScript: this folder’s frontend.js is enqueued on the front end for this block.
FAQ
How do I add the Macro Calculator block in WordPress?
Install Blockenberg from WordPress.org, edit a page in the block editor, click +, and search for “Macro Calculator”. It sits under Calculators. After insert, open Header and set “Show Title”, “Show Subtitle”, “Header — Title”, “Subtitle”.
Does Macro Calculator need a server or extra plugin?
No. After Blockenberg is active, the view script runs in the browser with the values you saved on the block.
Is the Macro Calculator Gutenberg block free?
Yes. Macro Calculator ships inside Blockenberg. Get the plugin from WordPress.org — no paid add-on is required for this block.
Can I style Macro Calculator to match my theme?
Yes. Blockenberg’s shared typography and color panels apply here, plus any block-specific style controls listed on this page (panels: Header, Calculator Defaults, Sizing & Layout).
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Get Blockenberg
Install Blockenberg from WordPress.org, then insert Macro Calculator from the Gutenberg inserter.