Calories in Whey, sweet, dry
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Whey, sweet, dry contains 353 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (7.5 g) provides about 26 kcal.
Roughly 83% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 14% from protein and 3% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in not included in a food category on FoodFactly, where the median is 193 kcal per 100 g across 76 foods.
100 g provides 170% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2), 99% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 75% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 353 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 1.1 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.68 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol C | 6 mg | 2% |
| Sodium C | 1,080 mg | 47% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 74.5 g | 27% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 74.5 g | |
| Protein C | 12.9 g | 26% |
| Vitamin A C | 8 µg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin C C | 1.5 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.02 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.1 µg | 0.1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.52 mg | 43% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 2.2 mg | 170% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.3 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.58 mg | 34% |
| Folate (B9) C | 12 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 2.4 µg | 99% |
| Choline C | 225 mg | 41% |
| Calcium C | 796 mg | 61% |
| Iron C | 0.88 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium C | 176 mg | 42% |
| Phosphorus C | 932 mg | 75% |
| Potassium C | 2,080 mg | 44% |
| Zinc C | 2 mg | 18% |
| Copper C | 0.07 mg | 8% |
| Selenium C | 27.2 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 14%
- Carbohydrates 83%
- Fat 3%
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
- Protein12.9 gabove the median for not included in a food category (median 2.8 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of not included in a food category (median 1.3 g)
- Sugars74.5 gin the top quarter of not included in a food category (median 2.7 g)
- Fat1.1 gabove the median for not included in a food category (median 0.78 g)
- Saturated fat0.68 gabove the median for not included in a food category (median 0.16 g)
- Sodium1,080 mgin the top quarter of not included in a food category (median 69 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water3.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.034 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 | 0.025 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.059 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.009 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.018 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.012 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.1 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.33 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.097 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.25 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.033 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 (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 2 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 8 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 3.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 12 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Whey
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whey, acid, fluid | 24 | 0.76 g | 5.1 g | 0.09 g |
| Whey, acid, dried Dried or dry | 339 | 11.7 g | 73.5 g | 0.54 g |
| Whey, sweet, fluid | 27 | 0.85 g | 5.1 g | 0.36 g |
| Whey, sweet, dried Dried or dry | 353 | 12.9 g | 74.5 g | 1.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate beverage powder, dry mix, not reconstituted Dried or dry | 400 | 4.6 g | 90.3 g | 2.3 g |
| Milk, malted, dry mix, not reconstituted Dried or dry | 372 | 0 g | 93 g | 0 g |
| Coffee, instant, pre-sweetened with sugar, not reconstituted | 392 | 2.4 g | 94.9 g | 0.36 g |
| Coffee, instant, decaffeinated, pre-lightened and pre-sweetened with sugar, not reconstituted | 465 | 0 g | 86.3 g | 13.3 g |
| Fruit flavored drink, with high vitamin C, powdered, not reconstituted Dried or dry | 386 | 0 g | 98.9 g | 0 g |
| Coffee, instant, pre-lightened and pre-sweetened with sugar, not reconstituted | 438 | 2.4 g | 83 g | 11.3 g |
| Tea, iced, instant, black, pre-sweetened, dry Dried or dry | 401 | 0.12 g | 98.6 g | 0.73 g |
| Strawberry beverage powder, dry mix, not reconstituted Dried or dry | 389 | 0.1 g | 99.1 g | 0.2 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 whey?
100 g of dried or dry whey has 353 kcal. 1 tablespoon (7.5 g): about 26 kcal.
Is dried or dry whey high in protein?
Dried or dry whey contains 12.9 g of protein per 100 g (26% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.97 g in 1 tablespoon (7.5 g). About 14% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other not included in a food category, that is above the median (median 2.8 g).
How many carbs are in dried or dry whey?
Dried or dry whey has 74.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 74.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dried or dry whey?
Dried or dry whey contains 1.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.68 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dried or dry whey contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Riboflavin (B2) (170% DV), Vitamin B12 (99% DV), phosphorus (75% DV), calcium (61% DV) and selenium (49% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry whey?
100 g contains 1,080 mg of sodium, 47% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2705586. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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