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Carbohydrate Calculator — Daily Carbs in Grams
Find your daily carbohydrate target in grams — and per meal — for a balanced, high-protein, low-carb, keto or custom diet, with protein and fat alongside and the recommended 45–65 % range.
A ready-made version of the Macro Calculator — Protein, Carbs & Fat.
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Daily Carbohydrates
250 g
83 g a meal · 50% of 2,000 kcal
- Protein
- 100 g a day · 33 g a meal · 20% of calories
- Carbohydrates
- 250 g a day · 83 g a meal · 50% of calories
- Fat
- 67 g a day · 22 g a meal · 30% of calories
- Fibre Target
- 28 g a day (14 g per 1,000 kcal)
- Protein · 20%100 g
- Carbs · 50%250 g
- Fat · 30%67 g
Spread protein across meals; choose whole grains, pulses, vegetables and fruit for carbs, and nuts, seeds and plant oils for fat.
Population-average estimates for healthy adults, not medical advice. Talk to a doctor or registered dietitian before major changes to diet or exercise, or if you are pregnant or have a health condition.
How this is calculated
Grams = calories × share ÷ energy per gram (protein 4, carbs 4, fat 9 kcal/g) · Protein by weight = kg × g/kg
- Usual ranges (AMDR)
- Carbs 45–65 %, protein 10–35 %, fat 20–35 % of calories for adults
- Fibre
- 14 g for every 1,000 kcal
Macronutrients are the three sources of calories: protein and carbohydrate give 4 kcal per gram, fat 9. Divide your daily calories by the split for your diet style to get grams. If you train or are cutting calories, setting protein by body weight (often 1.6 g/kg) protects muscle; the remaining calories are shared between carbs and fat in your diet's proportion.
Assumptions & sources
- Healthy adults; calories from alcohol and fibre's lower energy aren't separated.
- 1Dietary Reference Intakes — Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges — National Academies (Institute of Medicine)
- 2Nutrient Requirements for Indians — Recommended Dietary Allowances (2020) — ICMR – National Institute of Nutrition
- 3Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020–2025 (fibre: 14 g per 1,000 kcal) — USDA / HHS
Calculator ID HLTH-MACRO-001/carbs · version 1.0.0
Common questions
How many carbs should I eat a day?
For most adults 45–65 % of calories — about 225–325 g on 2,000 kcal. Low-carb diets use under 26 %, keto under 10 %.
Which carbs are best?
Whole grains, pulses, vegetables and fruit, which bring fibre and nutrients; limit added sugar and refined flour.