Protein-o-Meter by Shyft. Calculate your daily Protein needs.
Your protein needs are unique to you, depending on factors like age, activity level, and overall health goals. Use our interactive Proteinometer to calculate your personalized daily protein intake range.
What does the Proteinometer do?
Shyft’s Proteinometer gives you a tailored response to “how much Protein should I consume in a day?” Taking into account your body structure, age, activity levels and goals, the proteinometer calculates your body’s requirement for Protein. Knowing your body’s Protein requirement can help you plan your meals & supplements better.
Who should use the Proteinometer? Is it only for people who exercise a lot?
Our Proteinometer can be used by anyone looking to better understand their Protein needs. Whether you are training hard or not at all,simply enter a few details, and it’’ll calculate a range for how much protein your body needs to fuel your lifestyle.
What does grams of protein actually look like?
It’s easy to mistake the weight of whole foods with the amount of protein they contain, but that’s not the case. For reference, here’s a list of common foods and how much protein they contain:
Animal Sources:
- Chicken breast (31g per 100g)
- Salmon (25g per 100g)
- Eggs (6g per large egg)
- Greek yogurt (10g per 100g)
Plant-Based Sources:
- Lentils (9g per 100g cooked)
- Chickpeas (8g per 100g cooked)
- Quinoa (4g per 100g cooked)
- Tofu (17g per 100g)
How to meet your protein goals?
Once you’ve calculated your daily protein needs, it’s important to assess if you're hitting your target. Keep track of your protein intake by adding up the grams from each meal and snack. If you're not meeting your goals, consider adding a high-quality protein powder to add to your routine.
