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Protein Calculator

Works out a daily protein target from your body weight and goal — with a few Indian-diet examples of what that looks like on a plate.

kg
General health
Sedentary, no specific training
0.8–1.0 g/kg
Active / general fitness
Regular workouts, general conditioning
1.2–1.6 g/kg
Build muscle
Resistance training, muscle gain focus
1.6–2.2 g/kg
Lose fat, keep muscle
In a calorie deficit, preserving lean mass
1.8–2.4 g/kg
— grams / day

A useful range rather than one exact number — hitting anywhere within it works.

What that looks like
Cooked dal (1 cup)~9 g
Paneer (100 g)~18 g
Eggs, whole (2)~12 g
Chicken breast (100 g)~24 g
Greek yoghurt (200 g)~20 g
Whey scoop (30 g)~24 g

Spreading protein across 3–4 meals tends to work better for muscle repair than getting it all in one sitting. These ranges are general guidance, not a clinical prescription — if you have kidney disease or another condition affecting protein metabolism, check with a doctor before increasing intake.

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