Daily Protein Intake Calculator

What is Protein? 

Protein is a macronutrient essential for our body tissues’ growth, repair, and maintenance. It is made up of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. Protein can be found in various foods such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, legumes, and nuts.

Calculating protein intake is important for individuals who want to maintain or improve their physical fitness, body composition, or athletic performance. 

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Here’s an example of how to calculate protein needs:

Determine your body weight in pounds.

Let’s say your weight is 150 pounds.

Convert your weight to kilograms:

To do this, divide your weight in pounds by 2.2.

150 / 2.2 = 68.18 kg

Calculate your protein needs in grams per day:

The recommended protein intake for most healthy adults is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight.

0.8 x 68.18 = 54.54 grams of protein per day

So, in this example, a person weighing 150 pounds would need to consume approximately 54.54 grams of protein per day to meet their recommended daily intake.

It’s important to note that individual protein needs may vary based on age, gender, level of physical activity, and goals (weight loss, muscle gain, maintenance). Therefore, using a protein calculator to get a more personalized estimate of your protein needs may be helpful.

What is a protein calculator and its importance?

A protein calculator is a tool that helps individuals calculate their daily protein needs based on their age, gender, body weight, physical activity level, and goals. The calculator considers these factors to provide a personalized recommendation for how much protein the individual should consume daily.

To Check your BMI, use our BMI Calculator. 

Disclaimer: *This protein calculator is based on scientific recommendations on Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) from the Institute of Medicine (IOM), the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as well as other international expert groups. It is designed to help estimate your daily protein needs to plan your diet, and is for informational purposes only.

This tool is not a substitute for professional medical advice from a qualified health care provider. This tool is intended for healthy adults, and is not appropriate for children, pregnant or lactating women, athletes (ultra-endurance, elite or competitive) or people with specific diseases or medical conditions that may require different amounts, sources, or types of protein. Estimated protein requirements are not available for children under 14 years old.