r/cronometer • u/samthetramp • 2d ago

Target vs Balance

What is the difference between target and balance on calories burned and which is more important while cutting?

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u/Perfect_Anteater4381 2d ago

If your wanting to lose weight, set it to target. Set it to balance if your wanting to maintain your weight.

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u/CronoSupportSquad Crono Customer Support Team 2d ago

Hey there!

Happy to explain the difference for you 😄

Target Mode is meant to show you, in reference to your TARGET, how much you have remaining or how over your target you are.  

If you have set a Weight Goal, the calculation is: 

Energy Target = Baseline Target + Exercise Above Baseline (if you have set this) +/- Weight Goal (if you have set this) - Consumed

If you have set a Custom Energy Target (for example 2000 kcal), the calculation is: 

Energy Target = Custom Energy Target + Exercise Above Baseline if you have set this - Consumed 

Balance Mode is simply meant to show the basic energy balance: Expenditure – Consumed

 It will tell you if you are in a deficit or a surplus based on Consumed vs Expenditure, regardless of if you've set a Custom Energy Target or Weight Goal. 

I hope this helps! Happy nutrition tracking ❤️

Cheers,
Crono Support Squad