Estimate daily fat intake (g/day and % of calories) by goal: standard USDA, low-fat AHA, Mediterranean, ketogenic, endurance, or high-MUFA. Includes MUFA, PUFA, omega-3, and saturated fat targets.
These examples convert common fat-energy percentages into grams for a 2,000-calorie diet and an illustrative body-weight target.
| Goal | % of kcal | Grams at 2000 kcal | Per kg body weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low-fat | 20% | 44 g | 0.6 g/kg |
| Heart-healthy | 30% | 67 g | 1.0 g/kg |
| Mediterranean | 35% | 78 g | 1.1 g/kg |
| Standard | 30% | 67 g | 1.0 g/kg |
| Keto | 70% | 156 g | 2.2 g/kg |
| Endurance | 25% | 56 g | 0.8 g/kg |
AHA recommends 20–35% of kcal from fat. Saturated fat <10%.
A daily fat intake calculator estimates how many grams of fat to eat per day based on calorie target and goal. USDA's AMDR for total fat is 20-35% of calories, with saturated fat capped at <10% (AHA recommends <6%). Mediterranean and ketogenic diets push this to 35-45% and 70-80% respectively. Our fat intake calculator maps your goal to evidence-based ranges and breaks down the target into MUFA, PUFA, omega-3, saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol sub-budgets. It also shows common healthy fat sources.
67 g/day
20–35% of daily calories (49–86 g range)
| Type | Recommendation | Grams |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat (USDA cap) | <10% of calories | <24 g/day |
| Saturated fat (AHA target) | <6% of calories | <15 g/day |
| Monounsaturated (MUFA) | ~50% of total fat | ~34 g/day |
| Polyunsaturated (PUFA) | ~25% of total fat | ~17 g/day |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | ≥0.5% of calories | ~1.2 g/day |
| Omega-6 (LA) | ~5% of calories | ~12.2 g/day |
| Trans fat | Avoid as much as possible | <2 g/day |
| Cholesterol | As low as possible | <300 mg/day |
| Goal | % of calories | Grams/day |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (USDA 20-35%) | 20–35% | 49–86 g |
| Low-fat (AHA / heart health) | 15–25% | 37–61 g |
| Mediterranean | 35–45% | 86–110 g |
| Ketogenic | 70–80% | 171–196 g |
| Endurance (high fat adapted) | 25–40% | 61–98 g |
| High-MUFA (athlete / heart-healthy) | 30–40% | 73–98 g |
Sources: USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025 (AMDR for total fat 20-35%); AHA saturated fat guidance (<6%); Mediterranean diet (Trichopoulou et al.); standard ketogenic guidelines (70-80%). Trans fat should be minimized as much as possible (WHO recommends <1% of calories). Our fat intake calculator gives evidence-based ranges; consult a registered dietitian for individual advice.
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A daily fat intake calculator estimates how many grams of fat to eat per day based on calorie target and goal. USDA AMDR for total fat is 20-35% of calories. Mediterranean diet pushes this to 35-45% (mostly MUFA). Ketogenic diet goes to 70-80%. Our fat intake calculator maps your goal (Standard, Low-fat AHA, Mediterranean, Keto, Endurance, or High-MUFA) to a % of calories range and breaks down the total into MUFA, PUFA, omega-3, omega-6, saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol sub-budgets. It also lists common healthy fat sources.
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Our fat intake calculator estimates daily fat grams and % of calories from fat, with breakdown by MUFA, PUFA, omega-3, saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol.
Type your weight in lb or kg and your daily calorie target. The fat intake calculator uses calories to compute the grams (9 kcal per gram of fat).
Select from Standard (USDA 20-35%), Low-fat (AHA), Mediterranean (35-45%), Ketogenic (70-80%), Endurance (high-fat adapted), or High-MUFA. Each goal maps to a % of calories range.
The fat intake calculator shows your total daily fat target in grams and as % of calories, plus a breakdown table covering saturated fat (USDA and AHA caps), MUFA, PUFA, omega-3 ALA, omega-6 LA, trans fat limit, and cholesterol ceiling. It also shows common healthy fat sources to help you hit the targets.
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