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Hit your protein target, even when eating out.

Find out how much protein you need. Then see the best high-protein orders at the places you already eat.

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How it works

  1. Step 1Get your numberOur calculator gives your daily protein target and a per-meal goal.
  2. Step 2Pick where you're eatingOpen any of the chains we cover in the US, UK, and India.
  3. Step 3Order the best matchSee the highest-protein items, sorted, with the source for every number.

Step 1

Your daily protein target

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Your details

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Sex
Weight
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Meals a day

Your daily protein target

55–80 g

That’s about 18–27 g per meal across 3 meals.

Based on 0.8–1.2 g of protein per kg of body weight.

Spread your protein across your meals. A palm-sized portion of protein at each meal is a good start.

Calories

1,830

calories a day

Maintenance: 1,830 · no change for your goal

Daily macros

Protein
70 g (15%)
Carbs
250 g (55%)
Fat
61 g (30%)

What this looks like in food

Classic day63 g protein
  • Breakfast: Eggs on toast

    21 g

    • 2 large eggs (12.6 g)
    • 2 slices (64 g) whole-wheat bread (7.9 g)
  • Lunch: Chicken wrap

    22 g

    • 2 oz (57 g) roast chicken breast (17.6 g)
    • 1 flour tortilla (45 g) (3.6 g)
    • 1 cup (30 g) spinach (0.9 g)
  • Dinner: Salmon, rice, and broccoli

    20 g

    • 2 oz (57 g) baked salmon (12.5 g)
    • 1 cup (158 g) cooked rice (4.3 g)
    • 1 cup (156 g) broccoli (3.7 g)
Quick and easy day75 g protein
  • Breakfast: Greek yogurt and berries

    24 g

    • 2 × ½ cup (226 g) plain nonfat Greek yogurt (23.1 g)
    • ½ cup (74 g) blueberries (0.5 g)
  • Lunch: Tuna sandwich

    24 g

    • 3 oz (85 g) canned tuna in water, drained (16.5 g)
    • 2 slices (64 g) whole-wheat bread (7.9 g)
  • Dinner: Beef and bean chili

    27 g

    • 2 oz (57 g) lean beef mince, cooked (16.4 g)
    • ½ cup (130 g) kidney beans (10.4 g)
Vegetarian day70 g protein
  • Breakfast: Cheesy scrambled eggs on toast

    23 g

    • 2 large eggs (12.6 g)
    • 1 oz (28 g) cheddar (6.4 g)
    • 1 slice (32 g) whole-wheat bread (4 g)
  • Lunch: Tofu and spinach rice bowl

    25 g

    • 4 oz (113 g) firm tofu (19.6 g)
    • 1 cup (158 g) cooked rice (4.3 g)
    • 1 cup (30 g) spinach (0.9 g)
  • Dinner: Baked potato with cottage cheese and beans

    22 g

    • ½ cup (113 g) cottage cheese (11.8 g)
    • 1 medium baked potato (173 g) (4.3 g)
    • ½ cup (127 g) baked beans (6 g)
Indian day67 g protein
  • Breakfast: Egg bhurji with roti

    23 g

    • 3 large eggs (18.9 g)
    • 1 roti (40 g) (4.5 g)
  • Lunch: Chicken curry with rice

    21 g

    • 2 oz (57 g) chicken breast, curried (16.4 g)
    • 1 cup (158 g) cooked rice (4.3 g)
  • Dinner: Paneer tikka with moong dal

    23 g

    • 100 g paneer (15.9 g)
    • ½ cup (101 g) cooked moong dal (7.1 g)

Protein values from USDA FoodData Central. Brands vary, so check your food labels.

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