Whey protein
Packaged product Other Foods 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 other foods 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 phosphorus and 19% of the Daily Value for magnesium.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount 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 mg | 37% |
| Iron L | 2.8 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium L | 78 mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus L | 439 mg | 35% |
| Potassium L | 611 mg | 13% |
% 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%
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
- Protein69.4 gin the top quarter of other foods (median 6.9 g)
- Fiber2.8 gabove the median for other foods (median 1.8 g)
- Sugars5.6 gabove the median for other foods (median 3.5 g)
- Fat9.7 gabove the median for other foods (median 6.4 g)
- Saturated fat4.2 gabove the median for other foods (median 1.9 g)
- Sodium694 mgin the top quarter of other foods (median 236 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal17.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Carotenoids (1)
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L | 0 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 Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 368 kcal | 389 kcal |
| Protein | 65.8 g | 69.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.9 g | 8.3 g |
| Fat | 9.2 g | 9.7 g |
| Fiber | 2.6 g | 2.8 g |
| Sugars | 5.3 g | 5.6 g |
| Sodium | 474 mg | 694 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Nutricost
- Barcode
- 0810014671345
- Label serving
- 1 scoop (38 g)
- Category
- Other Foods
- 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.
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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 other foods, 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), phosphorus (35% DV), magnesium (19% DV), iron (15% DV) and potassium (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 February 4, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 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 February 4, 2026. Imported November 8, 2026.
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2413201. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated November 15, 2022. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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