Beverages, Protein powder whey based: Nutrition Facts
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Beverages, Protein powder whey based contains 352 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 0.33 cup (32 g) provides about 113 kcal.
Roughly 89% of its calories come from protein, with 7% from carbohydrates and 4% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in beverages on FoodFactly, where the median is 48 kcal per 100 g across 369 foods.
100 g provides 155% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2), 110% of the Daily Value for Pantothenic acid (B5) and 106% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
These values are for the dried or dry food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 352 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 1.6 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat L | 0.78 g | 4% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 16 mg | 5% |
| Sodium L | 156 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 6.3 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 3.1 g | 11% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 78.1 g | 156% |
| Vitamin A Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.61 mg | 51% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 2 mg | 155% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.1 mg | 7% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 5.5 mg | 110% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.61 mg | 36% |
| Folate (B9) C | 33 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 2.5 µg | 102% |
| Choline C | 224 mg | 41% |
| Calcium L | 469 mg | 36% |
| Iron L | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium C | 195 mg | 46% |
| Phosphorus C | 1,321 mg | 106% |
| Potassium L | 500 mg | 11% |
| Zinc C | 6.2 mg | 56% |
| Copper C | 0.049 mg | 5% |
| Selenium C | 26.7 µg | 49% |
% 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 89%
- Carbohydrates 7%
- Fat 4%
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
Nutritional insights
- Protein78.1 gin the top quarter of beverages (median 0.07 g)
- Fiber3.1 gin the top quarter of beverages (median 0 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of beverages (median 7.4 g)
- Fat1.6 gin the top quarter of beverages (median 0 g)
- Saturated fat0.78 gin the top quarter of beverages (median 0 g)
- Sodium156 mgin the top quarter of beverages (median 13 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal22.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water3.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.16 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.3 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.26 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.036 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.012 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.008 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.016 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.009 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.073 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.43 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.14 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.14 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.034 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.018 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units C | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water C | 3.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 10.6 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,472 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU L | 0 IU |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 33 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Beverages
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit and vegetable smoothie, added protein | 86 | 7.5 g | 12.2 g | 0.78 g |
| Fruit smoothie, with whole fruit and dairy, added protein | 79 | 7.4 g | 10 g | 1.2 g |
| Fruit and vegetable smoothie, non-dairy, added protein | 83 | 7.1 g | 11.9 g | 0.69 g |
| Nutritional drink or shake, high protein, ready-to-drink (Slim Fast) | 61 | 6.6 g | 0.85 g | 3.4 g |
| Nutritional drink or shake, high protein, ready-to-drink, NFS | 61 | 6.6 g | 0.85 g | 3.4 g |
| Fruit smoothie, with whole fruit, no dairy, added protein | 76 | 6.2 g | 12.2 g | 0.44 g |
| Nutritional drink or shake, ready-to-drink (Muscle Milk) | 52 | 5.9 g | 2.3 g | 2.2 g |
| Nutritional drink or shake, ready-to-drink (Boost Plus) | 138 | 5.4 g | 17.3 g | 5.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dried or dry beverages?
100 g of dried or dry beverages has 352 kcal. 0.33 cup (32 g): about 113 kcal.
Is dried or dry beverages high in protein?
Dried or dry beverages contains 78.1 g of protein per 100 g (156% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 25 g in 0.33 cup (32 g). About 89% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other beverages, that is among the highest quarter (median 0.07 g).
How many carbs are in dried or dry beverages?
Dried or dry beverages has 6.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.1 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dried or dry beverages?
Dried or dry beverages contains 1.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.78 g is saturated (4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dried or dry beverages contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Riboflavin (B2) (155% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (110% DV), phosphorus (106% DV), Vitamin B12 (102% DV) and zinc (56% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry beverages?
100 g contains 156 mg of sodium, 7% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does beverages have the same nutrition dried or dry and frozen?
No. Per 100 g, beverages, Protein powder whey based has 352 kcal, while beverages, Cocktail mix, non-alcoholic, concentrated, frozen has 287 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 173180. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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