How many grams of protein do you need each day?

Question

How many grams of protein do you need each day?

Answer 1

About 50 grams, but I always try to aim for over 60 grams.

Answer 2

Per the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, you should take your weight in pounds and multiply by 0.36 to get the number of grams of protein needed daily.  They also note that there is a generous margin of error built into this calculation.

Answer 3

Our protein needs depend on our age, size, and activity level. The standard method used by nutritionists to estimate our minimum daily protein requirement is to multiply the body weight in kilograms by .8, or weight in pounds by .37. This is the number of grams of protein that should be the daily minimum. According to this method, a person weighing 150 lbs. should eat 55 grams of protein per day, a 200-pound person should get 74 grams, and a 250-pound person, 92 grams.

Answer 4

Mostly depends on your age and gender, but on average 45-60grams per day.