Protein intake for a 80 kg (176 lb) person
Daily protein targets for 80 kg of body weight across the goals that matter: general health, muscle gain, and weight loss โ with meal examples that show how realistic the numbers are.
Daily protein targets at 80 kg
The same weight-based ranges apply to any goal. Your exact number also depends on age, activity, and how much muscle you have โ use the full calculator for a body-fat-adjusted estimate.
| Goal | Recommended range | Typical target | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maintenance / general health | 96โ144 g/day | 120 g/day (1.5 g/kg) | 0.8 g/kg is the RDA minimum; 1.2โ1.8 g/kg suits most active adults. |
| Muscle gain / hypertrophy | 128โ176 g/day | 160 g/day (2 g/kg) | Gains in lean mass plateau around 1.6 g/kg/day (Morton et al., 2018). |
| Weight loss / fat loss | 144โ192 g/day | 176 g/day (2.2 g/kg) | Higher protein preserves lean mass while you cut calories. |
| RDA baseline | 64 g/day (0.8 g/kg) | Minimum | Minimum to avoid deficiency in healthy adults. |
A realistic day at 80 kg
Splitting the 160 g muscle-gain target into 4 meals as roughly 0.4 g/kg each keeps absorption practical and builds the habit.
- Breakfast~40 g
- Lunch~40 g
- Snack~32 g
- Dinner~48 g
- Daily total160 g
A sample food lineup
Four staples alone nearly cover the day's target โ vegetables, grains, and toppings add the rest.
- Greek yogurt (170g)17 g
- Chicken breast (100g)31 g
- Tuna (100g)25 g
- Whey shake (1 scoop)25 g
- Total from staples98 g
See per-serving protein, calories, and dietary flags in the high-protein foods hub, or build your own plate in the meal builder.
Protein questions for a {kg} kg person
Everything you need to know about hitting your protein target at this body weight.
How much protein should a 80 kg (176 lb) person eat per day?
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For general health and maintenance: 120 g/day (1.2โ1.8 g/kg). To gain muscle: around 160 g/day (1.6โ2.2 g/kg). While losing weight: about 176 g/day (1.8โ2.4 g/kg).
How many grams of protein per meal at 80 kg?
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Aim for roughly 0.4 g per meal per kg of body weight โ about 32 g per meal, which means roughly 128โ160 g across 4โ5 meals per day.
How do I get 160 g of protein at 80 kg?
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Across the day: four servings of roughly 40 g each. For example, Greek yogurt at breakfast, chicken breast at lunch, a whey shake as a snack, and tuna at dinner covers about 98 g before accounting for bread, rice, and vegetables.
Is 64 g of protein a day enough at 80 kg?
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64 g is the RDA โ the minimum to prevent deficiency in healthy adults. It is lower than most people want for active life, muscle preservation, or training goals, where 1.2โ2.2 g/kg is a better guide.
How many calories does a 80 kg person need to support 160 g of protein?
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Protein provides 4 calories per gram, so 160 g gives about 640 calories from protein alone. Your total calorie needs depend on age, height, activity, and goal โ use the main calculator on the homepage for the full TDEE estimate.
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Estimates are based on body weight and current sports-nutrition guidelines (ISSN 2017; ACSM; Morton et al., 2018; IOM Dietary Reference Intakes). This is general education, not medical advice โ see your doctor or a registered dietitian for individualized guidance.