Check zinc intake vs RDA by age and sex — see mg/day, % of RDA and food sources.
Check zinc intake vs RDA by age and sex — see mg/day, % of RDA and food sources.
Enter values above and click Calculate — results will appear here with the formula explained.
RDA for zinc is 11mg men, 8mg women 19+. This checks intake vs RDA.
Meat, shellfish, legumes are sources. Phytates in grains reduce absorption.
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RDA for zinc is 11mg men, 8mg women 19+. This checks intake vs RDA. Formula: RDA: M 11mg, F 8mg (19+); % = intake/RDA*100
Zinc Intake Calculator: Check zinc intake vs RDA by age and sex — see mg/day, % of RDA and food sources. Formula: RDA: M 11mg, F 8mg (19+). Example: At 30 male, 10mg intake: RDA 11mg, 90.
Check zinc intake vs RDA by age and sex — see mg/day, % of RDA and food sources. Formula: RDA: M 11mg, F 8mg (19+); % = intake/RDA*100
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Age | e.g. 30 |
| Sex | Enter a value |
| Daily zinc (mg) | e.g. 10 |
All fields use the exact formulas shown below — results include step-by-step breakdowns you can verify by hand.
RDA for zinc is 11mg men, 8mg women 19+. This checks intake vs RDA.
Meat, shellfish, legumes are sources. Phytates in grains reduce absorption.
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At 30 male, 10mg intake: RDA 11mg, 90.9% — close, add 2mg via nuts.
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