How much protein do you need at 75 kg?
At 75 kg (165 lb), aim for 60 g a day to stay healthy, and 120 to 165 g to build muscle.
Updated October 2026
Daily protein at 75 kg by goal
| Goal | Per day | Per meal (4 meals) |
|---|---|---|
| General health | 60 g | 15 g |
| Adults over 65 | 75 to 90 g | 19 to 23 g |
| Active, regular exercise | 90 to 120 g | 23 to 30 g |
| Building muscle | 120 to 165 g | 30 to 41 g |
| Losing fat and keeping muscle | 135 to 180 g | 34 to 45 g |
Foods that add up to 120 g
How many servings of each food it takes to reach 120 g, the low end for building muscle.
| Food | Serving | Protein | Servings for 120 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, cooked | 100 g (3.5 oz) | 31 g | 3.9 |
| Canned tuna, drained | 100 g (3.5 oz) | 25 g | 4.8 |
| Salmon, cooked | 100 g (3.5 oz) | 22 g | 5.5 |
| Lean beef mince, cooked | 100 g (3.5 oz) | 26 g | 4.6 |
| Greek yogurt, plain | 170 g (6 oz) pot | 17 g | 7.1 |
| Cottage cheese | 1 cup (220 g) | 25 g | 4.8 |
| Eggs | 1 large egg | 6 g | 20.0 |
| Milk | 1 cup (240 ml) | 8 g | 15.0 |
| Lentils, cooked | 1 cup (200 g) | 18 g | 6.7 |
| Chickpeas, cooked | 1 cup (160 g) | 15 g | 8.0 |
| Firm tofu | 100 g (3.5 oz) | 10 g | 12.0 |
| Peanut butter | 2 tbsp (32 g) | 7 g | 17.1 |
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Questions
How much protein should a 75 kg person eat a day?
For general health, about 60 g a day (0.8 g per kg). For regular exercise, 90 to 120 g. For building muscle, 120 to 165 g.
How much protein do I need to build muscle at 75 kg?
120 to 165 g a day, which is 1.6 to 2.2 g per kg of body weight. At 165 lb that works out to 120 g at the low end.
How much protein do I need to lose fat at 75 kg?
135 to 180 g a day while lifting weights in a calorie deficit. The higher end helps you keep muscle.
What does 120 g of protein look like in food?
About 387 g of cooked chicken breast, or 20 large eggs, or a mix across the day. A 100 g portion of cooked chicken breast has about 31 g and a large egg about 6 g.
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