Whey protein

Packaged product Andre fødevarer Nutricost

Whey protein contains 389 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 scoop, 38 g (38 g) provides about 148 kcal.

Roughly 70 % of its calories come from protein, with 22 % from fat and 8 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is more energy than the typical item in andre fødevarer on FoodFactly, where the median is 270 kcal per 100 g across 274.655 products.

100 g provides 37 % of the Daily Value for calcium, 35 % of the Daily Value for phosphor and 19 % of the Daily Value for magnesium.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

Whey protein by Nutricost, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
389kcal per 100 g
69,4 gprotein
8,3 gcarbohydrates
9,7 gfat
148kcal in serving, 1 scoop, 38 g (38 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 389 kcal
Total fat L 9,7 g 12 %
Saturated fat L 4,2 g 21 %
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 194 mg 65 %
Sodium L 694 mg 30 %
Total carbohydrates L 8,3 g 3 %
Dietary fiber L 2,8 g 10 %
Total sugars L 5,6 g
Protein L 69,4 g 139 %
Calcium L 475 mg37 %
Jern L 2,8 mg15 %
Magnesium L 78 mg19 %
Phosphor L 439 mg35 %
Kalium L 611 mg13 %

% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.

Nutritional breakdown

Protein: 70 %Carbohydrates: 8 %Fat: 22 %389kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 70 %
  • Carbohydrates 8 %
  • Fat 22 %

Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).

Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g

Calcium37 %Phosphor35 %Magnesium19 %Jern15 %Kalium13 %

Nutritional insights

  • Protein69,4 gin the top quarter of andre fødevarer (median 6,9 g)
  • Fiber2,8 gabove the median for andre fødevarer (median 1,8 g)
  • Sugars5,6 gabove the median for andre fødevarer (median 3,5 g)
  • Fat9,7 gabove the median for andre fødevarer (median 6,4 g)
  • Saturated fat4,2 gabove the median for andre fødevarer (median 1,9 g)
  • Sodium694 mgin the top quarter of andre fødevarer (median 236 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal17,8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Carotenoids (1)
D-vitamin (D2 + D3), internationale enheder L0 IU

Values by source

More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.

Per 100 g Open Food FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 368 kcal389 kcal
Protein 65,8 g69,4 g
Carbohydrates 7,9 g8,3 g
Fat 9,2 g9,7 g
Fiber 2,6 g2,8 g
Sugars 5,3 g5,6 g
Sodium 474 mg694 mg

Product details

Brand
Nutricost
Barcode
0810014671345
Label serving
1 scoop (38 g)
Category
Andre fødevarer
NOVA group
4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Whey protein concentrate (whey protein, sunflower lecithin)(instantized), peanut flour, cocoa powder (processed with alkali), natural and artificial flavors, salt (sodium chloride), Sucralose. Contains: Milk, peanut.

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: JordnødderSalt

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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Whey protein?

100 g of Whey protein has 389 kcal. Serving, 1 scoop, 38 g (38 g): about 148 kcal.

Is Whey protein high in protein?

Whey protein contains 69,4 g of protein per 100 g (139 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 26,4 g in serving, 1 scoop, 38 g (38 g). About 70 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other andre fødevarer, that is among the highest quarter (median 6,9 g).

How many carbs are in Whey protein?

Whey protein has 8,3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2,8 g of fiber and 5,6 g of sugars.

How much fat is in Whey protein?

Whey protein contains 9,7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4,2 g is saturated (21 % of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Whey protein contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (37 % DV), phosphor (35 % DV), magnesium (19 % DV), jern (15 % DV) and kalium (13 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Whey protein?

100 g contains 694 mg of sodium, 30 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated 4. februar 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 8. november 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 0810014671345. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 4. februar 2026. Imported 8. november 2026.
  • USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2413201. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 15. november 2022. Imported 6. november 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).

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