re: So protein has 4 calories per Gram...

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.7-.8g per lb of body weight should work for pretty much everyone. 1g per lb would all but guarantee you are getting enough essential amino acids.

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To simplify your statement, shoot for 0.75 to 1.00 gram per pound of weight and, particularly if you have kidney issues, spread that out over 4 cycles (and could be 3 meals and a supplement like a shake.)

For those wanting to keep the carbs low, supplement with high quality fats, olive oil or avocado oil, maybe add avocado, almonds, etc., to hit maintenance levels of calories. Be smart with carbs, too - oats over rice/potatoes, fruits/veggies over grains (micronutrients and fiber-rich).