Protein intake calculator
Units
metric (cm, kg)
imperial (ft, in, lb)
Age
years
Reference values for adults aged 19 and over.
Height
cm
Body weight
kg
Height (feet)
ft
Height (inches)
in
Weight (pounds)
lb
Your situation
general (adults, DGE)
sport and training (1.2–2.0 g/kg)
strength training, muscle gain (1.4–2.0 g/kg)
pregnant, 2nd trimester
pregnant, 3rd trimester
breastfeeding
Meals per day
3
4
5
Result
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Protein needs
56 g protein per day
Per kilogram of body weight
0.8 g per kg of body weight
Spread over meals
Spread over 3 meals: about 19 g per meal.
Reference weight
Reference weight: 69.9 kg (your body weight)
With kidney disease or a doctor-prescribed protein limit other values apply: please do not eat more protein without medical advice. The result is an estimate and does not replace medical or dietetic advice.