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According to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, carbohydrates should make up 45 to 65 percent of a person's total daily calorie intake. Any amount less than this could be considered low carb. For someone consuming 2,000 calories a day, this is about 225 to 325 grams of carbohydrates per day. Most low-carb diets limit carbohydrate intake to between 50 to 150 grams per day, depending on the diet.
So, we have three distinct and practical terms and definitions to use now: Low-carb ketogenic diet (LCKD): less than 50g carbs and 10% calories daily. Low-carb diet (LCD): 50-130g carbs daily and between 10-26% of calories. Moderate-carb diet (MCD): 130-225g carbs daily and between 26-45% of calories. This is the first time weâve seen actual numbers and percentages applied to what defines a low-carb diet.