Calories in Whey, acid, dried
Generic food Dried or dry Dairy and Eggs
Whey, acid, dried contains 339 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (2.9 g) provides about 10 kcal.
Roughly 85% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 14% from protein and 1% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more 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 158% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2), 158% of the Daily Value for calcium and 113% of the Daily Value for Pantothenic acid (B5).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 339 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.54 g | 0.7% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.34 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol ? | 3 mg | 1% |
| Sodium ? | 968 mg | 42% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 73.5 g | 27% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 73.5 g | |
| Protein ? | 11.7 g | 23% |
| Vitamin A C | 17 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0.9 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.62 mg | 52% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 2.1 mg | 158% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 5.6 mg | 113% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.62 mg | 36% |
| Folate (B9) C | 33 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 2.5 µg | 104% |
| Choline I | 225 mg | 41% |
| Calcium ? | 2,054 mg | 158% |
| Iron ? | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium ? | 199 mg | 47% |
| Phosphorus ? | 1,349 mg | 108% |
| Potassium ? | 2,289 mg | 49% |
| Zinc ? | 6.3 mg | 57% |
| Copper ? | 0.05 mg | 6% |
| Manganese ? | 0.015 mg | 0.7% |
| Selenium I | 27.3 µg | 50% |
% 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 85%
- Fat 1%
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
- Protein11.7 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 9 g)
- Sugars73.5 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 4.7 g)
- Fat0.54 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.34 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and egg products (median 3.3 g)
- Sodium968 mgin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 129 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water3.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.15 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.021 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.24 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.59 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.58 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.1 g |
| Lysine ? | 1 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.22 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.21 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.39 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.3 g |
| Valine ? | 0.58 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.33 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.23 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.51 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1.1 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 2.1 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.21 g |
| Proline ? | 0.7 g |
| Serine ? | 0.54 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.018 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0.023 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0.008 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0.005 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.01 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.006 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.046 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.15 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.06 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.026 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene I | 1 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 17 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 3.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 10.8 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 1,419 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 59 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 33 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, 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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverage, instant breakfast powder, chocolate, not reconstituted Dried or dry | 353 | 19.9 g | 66.2 g | 1.4 g |
| Cream substitute, powdered, light Dried or dry | 431 | 1.9 g | 73.4 g | 15.7 g |
| Coffee creamer, powder, fat free Dried or dry | 431 | 1.9 g | 73.4 g | 15.7 g |
| Sweetened condensed milk | 336 | 7.4 g | 57.9 g | 8.3 g |
| Milk, canned, condensed, sweetened Canned | 321 | 7.9 g | 54.4 g | 8.7 g |
| Milk, condensed, sweetened | 321 | 7.9 g | 54.4 g | 8.7 g |
| Dulce de Leche | 315 | 6.8 g | 55.4 g | 7.4 g |
| Cream substitute, flavored, powdered Dried or dry | 482 | 0.68 g | 75.4 g | 21.5 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 339 kcal. 1 tbsp (2.9 g): about 10 kcal. 1 cup (57 g): about 193 kcal.
Is dried or dry whey high in protein?
Dried or dry whey contains 11.7 g of protein per 100 g (23% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.34 g in 1 tbsp (2.9 g). About 14% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and egg products, that is above the median (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in dried or dry whey?
Dried or dry whey has 73.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 73.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dried or dry whey?
Dried or dry whey contains 0.54 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.34 g is saturated (2% 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) (158% DV), calcium (158% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (113% DV), phosphorus (108% DV) and Vitamin B12 (104% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry whey?
100 g contains 968 mg of sodium, 42% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
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 171281. 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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