Wegovy Protein Calculator
Find your daily protein goal on Wegovy. The calculator applies the 0.54g/lb (1.2g/kg) protein floor that helps you lose fat rather than muscle.
GLP-1 Protein Recommendation
GLP-1 medications cause rapid weight loss. Research shows that a meaningful share of that loss can be lean mass rather than fat. A protein floor of 0.54g/lb (1.2g/kg) helps preserve muscle during treatment.
Based on Mayo Clinic, 2026
Medical Disclaimer
This calculator provides general nutritional guidance based on scientific research. Before making significant changes to your diet or protein intake, especially if you have existing health conditions, kidney problems, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a qualified healthcare provider. If you are on prescription medication, follow your prescriber's advice first.
Your Protein Goal on Wegovy
Wegovy (semaglutide) is approved specifically for weight loss, and the weight comes off fast. What the scale does not show is where it comes from. Without enough protein, a meaningful share of the loss is muscle, and that matters twice: once now, because muscle keeps your metabolism up, and once later, because lost muscle is the main reason weight creeps back after treatment ends.
The evidence-based answer is a protein floor of 0.54g per lb of body weight per day (1.2g per kg), up to 0.73g/lb (1.6g/kg) if you can manage it. Enter your weight above and the calculator gives you the exact number.
Making the Target Achievable
On Wegovy your appetite will not cooperate with big meals, so structure matters:
- Aim for 25 to 35g of protein at each eating occasion rather than one big dinner
- Lean on dense, low-volume sources; our high-protein foods for low appetite guide lists the best ones
- A protein shake is a legitimate meal on days when solid food does not appeal
- Follow a plan if that helps: we published a 7-day high-protein GLP-1 meal plan
And because muscle preservation is the whole point, pair the protein with resistance exercise. Our guide to strength training on a GLP-1 covers how to start.
Count What Counts
You do not need to track calories on Wegovy, the medication handles the deficit. You need to track protein. The Protein Pal app does exactly that one job, with a GLP-1 mode that sets this same target. Free on iOS and Android.