Protein Calculator
Use this converter to convert to the unit accepted by the calculator.
- Exercise: 15-30 minutes of elevated heart rate activity.
- Intense exercise: 45-120 minutes of elevated heart rate activity.
- Very intense exercise: 2+ hours of elevated heart rate activity.
Example
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Recommended daily protein
The recommended dietary allowance for an adult, at 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight. It is a floor, not a target: the table below shows how much further the recommendation runs once activity and goals are accounted for.
Protein by basis
| Based on | Rate | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended dietary allowance | 0.8 g/kg | — |
| Recommended range | 0.8 - 1.8 g/kg | — |
| Highly active | 1.8 - 2 g/kg | — |
| Share of your daily Calories | 10 - 35% of Calories | — |
The last row is a share of the — Calories a day your entries work out to, at protein's 4 Calories per gram — which is why this calculator asks for your height and activity, and not only your weight.
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