Calories in Whey, sweet, fluid
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Whey, sweet, fluid contains 27 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (246 g) provides about 66 kcal.
Roughly 76% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 13% from protein and 12% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in dairy and egg products on FoodFactly, where the median is 181 kcal per 100 g across 310 foods.
100 g provides 12% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2) and 12% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 27 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.36 g | 0.5% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.23 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol ? | 2 mg | 0.7% |
| Sodium ? | 54 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 5.1 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 5.1 g | |
| Protein ? | 0.85 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 3 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0.1 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin E I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.036 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.16 mg | 12% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.074 mg | 0.5% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.38 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.031 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 1 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.28 µg | 12% |
| Choline I | 16 mg | 3% |
| Calcium ? | 47 mg | 4% |
| Iron ? | 0.06 mg | 0.3% |
| Magnesium ? | 8 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus ? | 46 mg | 4% |
| Potassium ? | 161 mg | 3% |
| Zinc ? | 0.13 mg | 1% |
| Copper ? | 0.004 mg | 0.4% |
| Manganese ? | 0.001 mg | 0% |
| Selenium I | 1.9 µg | 3% |
% 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 13%
- Carbohydrates 76%
- Fat 12%
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
- Protein0.85 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and egg products (median 9 g)
- Sugars5.1 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 4.7 g)
- Fat0.36 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.23 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and egg products (median 3.3 g)
- Sodium54 mgin the lowest quarter of dairy and egg products (median 129 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water93.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.011 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.013 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.054 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.047 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.078 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.068 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.016 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.017 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.027 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.024 g |
| Valine ? | 0.046 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.025 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.016 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.039 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.083 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.15 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.018 g |
| Proline ? | 0.052 g |
| Serine ? | 0.041 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) I | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) I | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.008 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0.02 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0.003 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0.003 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.006 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.004 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.035 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.11 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.033 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.084 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.011 g |
| PUFA 18:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) I | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene I | 1 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 3 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 93.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 0.53 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 112 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 12 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 1 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 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, dried Dried or dry | 353 | 12.9 g | 74.5 g | 1.1 g |
| Whey, sweet, dry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk, imitation, non-soy | 46 | 1.6 g | 5.3 g | 2 g |
| Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim) | 34 | 3.4 g | 5 g | 0.08 g |
| Milk, nonfat, fluid, without added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim) | 35 | 3.4 g | 4.9 g | 0.18 g |
| Milk, fluid, nonfat, calcium fortified (fat free or skim) | 35 | 3.4 g | 4.9 g | 0.18 g |
| Milk, fat free (skim) | 34 | 3.4 g | 4.9 g | 0.08 g |
| Milk, lactose free, fat free (skim) | 34 | 3.4 g | 4.9 g | 0.08 g |
| Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat | 40 | 3.3 g | 4.8 g | 1.1 g |
| Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D | 42 | 3.4 g | 5 g | 0.97 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in whey?
100 g of whey has 27 kcal. 1 cup (246 g): about 66 kcal. 1 quart (984 g): about 266 kcal.
How much protein is in whey?
Whey contains 0.85 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.1 g in 1 cup (246 g). About 13% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and egg products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in whey?
Whey has 5.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 5.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in whey?
Whey contains 0.36 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.23 g is saturated (1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does whey contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Riboflavin (B2) (12% DV) and Vitamin B12 (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in whey?
100 g contains 54 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does whey have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, whey, sweet, fluid has 27 kcal, while whey, acid, dried has 339 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 171282. 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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