Protein Per Meal: Splitting Your Daily Target
An even split is the simplest way to plan protein. This post shows how to use it and when to break the pattern.
What is the Protein Per Meal Calculator?
Give the tool your daily protein target and how many meals you eat, and it shares the total across them. An even split is a simple starting point for planning plates and snacks. The result is a planning figure, not a personal nutrition prescription.
How to use it
- Enter your daily protein target in grams.
- Enter how many meals you eat.
- Click Split Protein.
Worked example
120 g across 4 meals gives 30 g of protein per meal.
Is an even split best?
For planning it is a fine start, but many people prefer a bigger share at one main meal. The total across the day matters more than perfect equality.
Frequently asked questions
What counts as a meal?
Count any sitting where you eat a protein food, including a planned protein snack if you treat it as a meal.
Where does my daily target come from?
From your own nutrition plan or a professional's advice; this tool only splits a target you supply.