Carbohydrate: recommended daily intake
Reference values for carbohydrate across life-stage groups, from National Academies: DRIs for Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Protein, Amino Acids (2002/2005).
130 g/day
Adults 19–50.
RDAAIEARAMDR About these terms
| Life stage | RDA / AI | UL | EAR | AMDR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infants 0–6 months | 60g (AI) | - | - | - |
| Infants 7–12 months | 95g (AI) | - | - | - |
| Children 1–3 years | 130g (RDA) | - | 100g | - |
| Children 4–8 years | 130g (RDA) | - | 100g | - |
| Males 9–13 years | 130g (RDA) | - | 100g | - |
| Females 9–13 years | 130g (RDA) | - | 100g | - |
| Males 14–18 years | 130g (RDA) | - | 100g | - |
| Females 14–18 years | 130g (RDA) | - | 100g | - |
| Adult males 19–50 | 130g (RDA) | - | 100g | 45–65% of energy |
| Adult females 19–50 | 130g (RDA) | - | 100g | 45–65% of energy |
| Adult males 51+ | 130g (RDA) | - | 100g | 45–65% of energy |
| Adult females 51+ | 130g (RDA) | - | 100g | 45–65% of energy |
| Pregnancy (19–30) | 175g (RDA) | - | 135g | 45–65% of energy |
| Lactation (19–30) | 210g (RDA) | - | 160g | 45–65% of energy |
Notes
- RDA based on average minimum amount of glucose used by the brain.
Source: National Academies: DRIs for Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Protein, Amino Acids (2002/2005) (snapshot 2026-04-30)