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The Institute of Medicine recommends a minimum of 130 grams of carbohydrates per day, which is the average minimal usage of glucose that the brain uses on a daily basis. You need 2,361 Calories/day to maintain your weight. You should take 252 (40%) - 472 (75%) grams of carbohydrate for your energy needs. (55% = 346 grams, 65% = 409 grams). You need 1,861 Calories/day to lose 0.5 kg per week. You should take 198 (40%) - 372 (75%) grams of carbohydrate for your energy needs. (55% = 273 grams, 65% = 323 grams). You need 1,361 Calories/day to lose 1 kg per week. You should take 145 (40%) - 272 (75%) grams of carbohydrate for your energy needs. (55% = 200 grams, 65% = 236 grams). You need 2,861 Calories/day to gain 0.5 kg per week. You should take 305 (40%) - 572 (75%) grams of carbohydrate for your energy needs.
Totals. The total amount of carbohydrates for the day depends upon your age, gender, activity level, weight and the amount of insulin you have to take. People who are more active require more carbs. Those who need to lose weight require fewer. The average amount of daily carbohydrates varies from 130 grams to 200 grams.otals. The total amount of carbohydrates for the day depends upon your age, gender, activity level, weight and the amount of insulin you have to take. People who are more active require more carbs. Those who need to lose weight require fewer. The average amount of daily carbohydrates varies from 130 grams to 200 grams.