This is a dumb question and Im pretty sure I know the answer just want to make sure. Food is food, so I dont see what the difference would be but...

Im reading that most you guys follow a certain diet, which I dont. But Im just wondering (Im not on a cycle) as long as you eat within a set amount of macros so 4000calories per day (clean or dirty) would be any different then following a diet plan on a cycle?