Protein Requirement Calculator

Real, evidence-based daily protein guidance using ICMR-NIN 2020 recommendations for Indian adults.

This calculator provides general, educational information based on published ICMR-NIN guidelines. It does not replace personalized advice from your own doctor or a registered dietitian, particularly if you have a medical condition affecting protein needs (like kidney disease, where protein intake is often restricted, not increased).

A real, honest note on activity level: ICMR's own 2020 guidelines state that protein requirements do not rise with physical activity level, a genuine departure from the more familiar international sports-nutrition view that active people need more protein. This calculator follows ICMR's official Indian guidance rather than silently picking a side in that real, ongoing debate.

References

Indian Council of Medical Research – National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN). Nutrient Requirements for Indians, 2020 (RDA and EAR for protein).