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Izuzu__ t1_j5jewhq wrote

Reply to comment by DespairTraveler in RE: 900 people upvoted the question if I would do a new comparison with Protein instead of Kcal. Here is the new Version of "Comparing McDonald's vs Burger King Value" [OC] by Xytoup

That’s an unnecessary amount of protein for people who aren’t weight training or maintaining a large amount of muscle

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DespairTraveler t1_j5jfrm9 wrote

It doesn't matter how much muscle you have, as it's weight dependent number. Protein is also important in not-losing muscle. 1g/kg is about recommended amount not to lose muscles in general, even if you don't partake in fitness.

Anyway, my point was to OP - it's really hard to overeat in protein. Until a very high number, which is hard to achieve, protein is the best choice, compared to fat or carbs.

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Striking-Tip7504 t1_j5lfgmv wrote

Protein recommendations should actually be based on how much muscle you have. Or more accurately, your lean body mass.

Using weight is fine and is often used as that’s a number the general public actually knows. I mean who knows their lean body mass who isn’t an athlete/bodybuilder? It’s also perfectly functional unless you’re massively overweight. So the distinction is not that relevant.

Basically if you’re like 150-200kg and very fat. You don’t need to be eating massive amounts of protein.

You’re completely right that overeating protein is irrelevant for 99,9% of people though. The protein per meal limits were calculated on fast digesting pure protein shakes. But if you eat before/with your shake or just eat food your body has much more time to digest all the protein.

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AftyOfTheUK t1_j5mex2m wrote

>That’s an unnecessary amount of protein for people who aren’t weight training or maintaining a large amount of muscle

Recommendations for sedentary (that is, people without much exercise) adults are about 0.75g/kg

I'd agree 2g/kg is high, but 1g/kg is pretty much a basic need if you're doing any kind of exercise a few times per week and want muscle for anything - from hiking, to recreational sports, ability to move things around your house safely etc.. And if you're not, you need to start doing it, and then up your protein intake!

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