Whey protein powder
Packaged product Beverages Gatorade
Whey protein powder contains 375 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1/3 cup, 32 g (32 g) provides about 120 kcal.
Roughly 66% of its calories come from protein, with 20% from carbohydrates and 15% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in beverages on FoodFactly, where the median is 56 kcal per 100 g across 45,481 products.
100 g provides 35% of the Daily Value for iron, 31% of the Daily Value for calcium and 29% of the Daily Value for potassium.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 375 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 6.3 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat L | 3.1 g | 16% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 141 mg | 47% |
| Sodium L | 969 mg | 42% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 18.8 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 6.3 g | |
| Added sugars L | 1.6 g | 3% |
| Protein L | 62.5 g | 125% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 406 mg | 31% |
| Iron L | 6.3 mg | 35% |
| Potassium L | 1,340 mg | 29% |
% 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 66%
- Carbohydrates 20%
- Fat 15%
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
- Protein62.5 gin the top quarter of beverages (median 0.6 g)
- Sugars6.3 gabove the median for beverages (median 4.8 g)
- Fat6.3 gin the top quarter of beverages (median 0.1 g)
- Saturated fat3.1 gin the top quarter of beverages (median 0.1 g)
- Sodium969 mgin the top quarter of beverages (median 32 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal16.7 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 | 375 kcal | 375 kcal |
| Protein | 62.5 g | 62.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 18.8 g | 18.8 g |
| Fat | 6.3 g | 6.3 g |
| Fiber | 6.2 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 6.3 g |
| Sodium | n/a | 969 mg |
Product details
Ingredients
Whey protein concentrate, cocoa (processed with alkali), milk protein isolate, salt, carrageenan, maltodextrin, dextrin, dextrose, xanthan gum, sucralose, natural and artificial flavor, modified food starch, soy lecithin.
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 powder?
100 g of Whey protein powder has 375 kcal. Serving, 1/3 cup, 32 g (32 g): about 120 kcal.
Is Whey protein powder high in protein?
Whey protein powder contains 62.5 g of protein per 100 g (125% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 20 g in serving, 1/3 cup, 32 g (32 g). About 66% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other beverages, that is among the highest quarter (median 0.6 g).
How many carbs are in Whey protein powder?
Whey protein powder has 18.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 6.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Whey protein powder?
Whey protein powder contains 6.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.1 g is saturated (16% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Whey protein powder contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (35% DV), calcium (31% DV) and potassium (29% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Whey protein powder?
100 g contains 969 mg of sodium, 42% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated August 9, 2022. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 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 2465504. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated February 3, 2022. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0052000042979. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated August 9, 2022. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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