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Vegan Protein Calculator

Enter your weight and activity level to find your daily protein target — plus the best plant-based foods to hit it.

Daily protein target

5358g

Based on 70kg × 0.75–0.83g/kg

Top vegan protein sources

Seitan75g / 100g
Tempeh20g / 100g
Lentils (cooked)18g / 1 cup
Tofu (firm)17g / 100g
Edamame17g / 1 cup
Black beans (cooked)15g / 1 cup
Chickpeas (cooked)14g / 1 cup
Peanut butter7g / 2 tbsp
Oats6g / 1/2 cup
Quinoa (cooked)8g / 1 cup

How we calculate your protein needs

The WHO and NHS recommend 0.75–0.83g of protein per kg of body weight for sedentary adults. For moderate exercisers, 1.0–1.4g/kg is typical. Athletes and those building muscle may need 1.6–2.2g/kg (Morton et al., 2018).

A well-planned vegan diet easily meets these targets. Legumes, tofu, tempeh, seitan, and whole grains provide all essential amino acids when eaten in variety throughout the day.

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