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J9INE FIT · Protein Calculator

Know Your Number

Estimate how much protein you actually need each day based on your current weight, activity level, and goal — a clear starting point whether you're losing weight or building muscle.

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Your Goal

Activity Level

Your Weight

lbs

Losing weight? Enter your current weight, not your goal — recalculate as you go so protein keeps pace with where you actually are.

Your Daily Target

150g protein / day

Working range: 135–150g/day

Eating 3x a day

50 g / meal

Eating 4x a day

38 g / meal

Real Food That Gets You There

You don't need a powder for every gram. Filter by how you eat — every card updates with your number.

Chicken breast

4 oz, cooked = 35g

6

to hit one meal

Ground turkey

4 oz, cooked = 28g

6 oz

to hit one meal

Salmon

4 oz, cooked = 30g

7 oz

to hit one meal

Shrimp

4 oz, cooked = 24g

8 oz

to hit one meal

Greek yogurt

1 cup, plain = 20g

2.5 cups

to hit one meal

Eggs

2 large = 12g

8 eggs

to hit one meal

Cottage cheese

1 cup = 24g

2 cups

to hit one meal

Protein shake

1 scoop = 25g

2 scoops

to hit one meal

Tofu

1 cup, firm, cubed = 20g

2.5 cups

to hit one meal

Lentils

1 cup, cooked = 18g

2.5 cups

to hit one meal

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This calculator gives a general estimate for educational purposes only and isn't personalized medical or nutritional advice. Talk with your doctor or a registered dietitian before making major changes to your diet, especially if you're pregnant, nursing, or managing a health condition.