Whey protein

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Whey protein contains 353 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 serving, 36 g (36 g) provides about 127 kcal.

Roughly 77% of its calories come from protein, with 17% from fat and 6% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is close to the median for other foods on FoodFactly (367 kcal per 100 g).

100 g provides 35% of the Daily Value for calcium, 32% of the Daily Value for phosphorus and 18% of the Daily Value for magnesium.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

Whey protein by Nutricost, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
353kcal per 100 g
73.5 gprotein
5.9 gcarbohydrates
7.4 gfat
127kcal in serving, 1 serving, 36 g (36 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 353 kcal
Total fat L 7.4 g 9%
Saturated fat L 4.4 g 22%
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 191 mg 64%
Sodium L 500 mg 22%
Total carbohydrates L 5.9 g 2%
Dietary fiber L 2.9 g 10%
Total sugars L 2.9 g
Added sugars L 0 g 0%
Protein L 73.5 g 147%
Calcium L 459 mg35%
Iron L 2.9 mg16%
Magnesium L 76 mg18%
Phosphorus L 397 mg32%
Potassium L 541 mg12%

% 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: 77%Carbohydrates: 6%Fat: 17%353kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 77%
  • Carbohydrates 6%
  • Fat 17%

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

Calcium35%Phosphorus32%Magnesium18%Iron16%Potassium12%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein73.5 gin the top quarter of other foods (median 40 g)
  • Fiber2.9 gabove the median for other foods (median 1.5 g)
  • Sugars2.9 gbelow the median for other foods (median 3 g)
  • Fat7.4 gin the top quarter of other foods (median 3 g)
  • Saturated fat4.4 gin the top quarter of other foods (median 1.1 g)
  • Sodium500 mgin the top quarter of other foods (median 200 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal20.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Carotenoids (1)
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L0 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 FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 361 kcal353 kcal
Protein 69.4 g73.5 g
Carbohydrates 8.3 g5.9 g
Fat 5.6 g7.4 g
Fiber 2.8 g2.9 g
Sugars 5.6 g2.9 g
Sodium 500 mg500 mg

Product details

Brand
Nutricost
Barcode
0810014676098
Quantity
2 lb
Label serving
1 serving (36 g)
Category
Bodybuilding supplements
NOVA group
4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Whey protein concentrate (whey protein, sunflower lecithin), cocoa powder, natural & artificial flavors, salt, acesulfame potassium, sucralose. Contains: Milk.

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: Salt

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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 353 kcal. Serving, 1 serving, 36 g (36 g): about 127 kcal.

Is Whey protein high in protein?

Whey protein contains 73.5 g of protein per 100 g (147% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 26.5 g in serving, 1 serving, 36 g (36 g). About 77% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other foods, that is among the highest quarter (median 40 g).

How many carbs are in Whey protein?

Whey protein has 5.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.9 g of fiber and 2.9 g of sugars.

How much fat is in Whey protein?

Whey protein contains 7.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.4 g is saturated (22% 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 (35% DV), phosphorus (32% DV), magnesium (18% DV), iron (16% DV) and potassium (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Whey protein?

100 g contains 500 mg of sodium, 22% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated February 26, 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

  • USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2413208. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated November 15, 2022. Imported November 6, 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0810014676098. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated February 26, 2026. Imported November 8, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).

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