How to calculate my daily protein intake

[lucylocket61]

Forgive me if i have missed this info elsewhere:

I am not trying to tweak and fine tune my diet. Can someone tell me how i work out the proportion of protein I eat on a low-carb diet? I ma eating around 1500 cals a day, and around 80g of carbs.

I dot want to risk my kidneys, but do want to be as healthy as i can.

Thanks

PS I cant find the low-carb diet section???????

 

[daisy1]

It's under Food and Nutrition on the Board Index

 

[borofergie]

1g per lb of lean body mass or 15-18% of calories.

You can calculate your lean body mass here: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/lbm_calculator.htm