Protein Intake Calculator

Calculates daily protein needs based on body weight and activity level. The range 0.8-1.6g per kg accounts for sedentary...

Guides & Reference

How It Works

Calculates daily protein needs based on body weight and activity level. The range 0.8-1.6g per kg accounts for sedentary to very active individuals. Higher activity and muscle building require more protein.

Quick Reference

80kg, moderate activity

80 × 1.2g/kg

96g protein/day

70kg, muscle building

70 × 2.0g/kg

140g protein/day

Chicken breast 100g

Common source

~31g protein

Tips & Shortcuts

Aim for 1.6-2.2g/kg for muscle building.

Spread protein across 4-5 meals (25-40g each) for optimal muscle protein synthesis.

Complete protein sources: meat, fish, eggs, dairy, soy, quinoa.

Common Mistakes

Calculating protein based on total weight when overweight

Calculate protein based on lean body mass or goal weight, not total weight.

Consuming all protein in one meal

Muscle protein synthesis is maximized with 25-40g protein per meal, 4-5 times daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

The RDA for sedentary adults is 0.8g per kg. For a 70kg person, that is 56g/day — enough to prevent deficiency but not optimal for active individuals.

For healthy adults, up to 2.2g/kg is safe. Very high intakes above 3.5g/kg over long periods may add kidney stress in people with pre-existing conditions.

Complete proteins with all essential amino acids include chicken, beef, fish, eggs, dairy, and soy. Combining rice and beans also provides a complete amino acid profile.

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