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Protein Calculator

Protein is essential for muscle repair, growth, and overall body maintenance. Whether you're an athlete, looking to lose weight, or just stay healthy, getting enough protein is crucial.

Use this calculator to find your optimal daily protein intake based on your goals.

Calculate Your Protein Needs

Personalized protein targets for your specific lifestyle.

Daily Protein Target

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grams / day

This is your recommended daily protein intake based on the USDA and ACSM guidelines for your activity level and goals.

Quick Tip

Divide this by the number of meals you eat (e.g., 3-4) to see how much protein you need per meal.

The Science

Why Protein Matters

How much protein is too much?
For most healthy adults, consuming up to 2g of protein per kg of body weight is safe. Extremely high protein intake (above 2.5g/kg) without sufficient water intake or fiber can lead to digestive issues, but kidney damage is generally only a concern for those with pre-existing kidney conditions.
Protein for weight loss?
Eating adequate protein is crucial for weight loss because it is the most satiating macronutrient (keeps you full longer) and has a high thermic effect (your body burns more calories digesting it). It also prevents muscle loss while in a calorie deficit.