recommended percentage of protein per day
The Institute of Medicine recommends you consume between 45 and 65 percent of your total daily calories from carbohydrates, 10 to 35 percent from protein and 20 to 35 percent of your daily calorie intake from fats.ccording to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, protein and carbohydrates each provide 4 calories per gram while fat provides 9 calories per gram. For example, if youâve consumed 60 g of protein in a day, youâve consume 240 calories from protein.