The average adult needs about 7 grams of protein for every 20 pounds of body weight. So, a 140-pound person needs around 50 grams of protein every day. The current Dietary Guidelines for ...

A general guideline from the recommended dietary allowance for protein is 0.36 grams per pound of body weight per day. You can use the US Department of Agriculture's calculator for a more tailored ...

In a large egg that contains about 6.3 grams of protein, 2.7 grams comes from the yolk (1, 2). Egg white is made up of roughly 88% water (3). There are 150 different kinds of proteins in egg ...

Taro root is a good source of fiber, containing 6.7 grams per cup (132 grams) (1). Research has found that people who eat more fiber tend to have lower body weight and less body fat (18).