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Beverages, Protein powder whey based
According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 173180, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.
- 352
- Caloriesmoderate density
- 78.1g
- Proteinhigh · 156% DV
- 6.3g
- Carbslow · 2% DV
- 1.6g
- Fatlow · 2% DV
Beverages, Protein powder whey based contains 352 calories per 100g according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 78.1g of protein, 1.6g of fat, and 6.3g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the USDA Standard Reference database, refreshed July 2026.
- More protein than 99% of USDA whole foods
The verdict
Beverages, Protein powder whey based is a protein standout, richer in protein than 99% of USDA whole foods.
- 78.1g
- protein per 100g
- Top 1%
- protein vs USDA whole foods
- 352
- calories per 100g
- 3.1g
- fiber per 100g
Percentile computed against the 7,880 USDA SR Legacy and Foundation whole foods with a protein value, not branded or processed items.
Beverages, Protein powder whey based contains 352 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 78.1g of protein, 1.6g of fat, and 6.3g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 3.1g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.
Where this data comes from
USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Beverages, Protein powder whey based is catalogued there as FDC ID 173180, a usda standard reference entry, in the "Beverages" food group. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC USDA Standard Reference program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.
By the per-100g standardization, Beverages, Protein powder whey based reads as high protein, low fat within common dietary frameworks. Compare it against 6 nutritionally similar items in Nearby Foods below, or browse the whole Beverages group for context.
Nutritional Value at a Glance
Beverages, Protein powder whey based is a high-protein food (by FDA per-100g convention), making it suitable for muscle building and recovery diets.
At 11% of the Daily Value for fiber, it contributes moderately to daily fiber intake.
Notable micronutrients include Calcium, Ca (36% DV).
Allergen indicators
Our text scan flagged these FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicators in this product's name and brand description:
- Milk
Always verify with the physical package label. Our detection is a keyword scan over USDA-published product names and brand text, it is conservative-positive (flags likely allergens) but cannot guarantee completeness or accuracy. Manufacturers may reformulate without notice; consumers with anaphylaxis-risk allergies must rely on the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the package itself.
Where the calories mostly come from
Values per 100g
Macro Breakdown
352 kcal = 18% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.
How Beverages, Protein powder whey based compares to Beverages
Per 100 g, against the average across all beverages foods in USDA FoodData Central.
100% Higher in protein than 100% of beverages on record, a standout in its group.
Category averages computed live across the USDA Beverages group. Compare against a specific food →
Where Beverages, Protein powder whey based ranks on protein
Its 78.1g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food, the 7,880 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.
Protein per 100g - Beverages, Protein powder whey based vs every USDA reference food
USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value
78 Top 1% higher than 99% of 7,880 USDA reference foods
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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · July 2026
Where Beverages, Protein powder whey based sits among Beverages
Plotted by protein and calorie percentile among the 224 Beverages foods with both values, not raw amounts, so foods of very different sizes compare fairly.
Beverages, Protein powder whey based: 99th protein percentile, 87th calorie percentile among Beverages foods
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- Beverages, fruit-flavored drink, dry powdered mix, low calorie, with aspartame: Protein percentile 60, Calorie percentile 79
- Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, BUDWEISER: Protein percentile 54, Calorie percentile 23
- Alcoholic beverage, wine, light: Protein percentile 6, Calorie percentile 34
- Beverages, chocolate-flavor beverage mix, powder, prepared with whole milk: Protein percentile 79, Calorie percentile 60
- Beverages, coffee, instant, decaffeinated, prepared with water: Protein percentile 31, Calorie percentile 3
- Cranberry juice cocktail, bottled, low calorie, with calcium, saccharin and corn sweetener: Protein percentile 1, Calorie percentile 12
- Beverages, tea, instant, lemon, with added ascorbic acid: Protein percentile 63, Calorie percentile 91
- Beverages, Horchata, as served in restaurant: Protein percentile 62, Calorie percentile 41
- Beverages, UNILEVER, SLIMFAST, meal replacement, regular, ready-to-drink, 3-2-1 Plan: Protein percentile 82, Calorie percentile 44
- Beverages, chocolate malt, powder, prepared with fat free milk: Protein percentile 79, Calorie percentile 34
- Alcoholic beverage, wine, table, white, Chenin Blanc: Protein percentile 6, Calorie percentile 51
- Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Burgundy: Protein percentile 6, Calorie percentile 63
- Beverages, orange and apricot juice drink, canned: Protein percentile 51, Calorie percentile 40
- Beverages, coffee substitute, cereal grain beverage, powder, prepared with whole milk: Protein percentile 80, Calorie percentile 48
- Lemonade, frozen concentrate, pink: Protein percentile 42, Calorie percentile 78
- Beverages, coffee, ready to drink, iced, mocha, milk based: Protein percentile 71, Calorie percentile 46
- Beverages, coffee, instant, decaffeinated, powder: Protein percentile 93, Calorie percentile 86
- Beverages, OCEAN SPRAY, Cran Cherry: Protein percentile 36, Calorie percentile 28
- Beverages, V8 V-FUSION Juices, Tropical: Protein percentile 57, Calorie percentile 34
- Alcoholic beverage, whiskey sour, prepared from item 14028: Protein percentile 4, Calorie percentile 73
- Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Tropical Colada: Protein percentile 70, Calorie percentile 23
- Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Sangiovese: Protein percentile 6, Calorie percentile 63
- Beverages, OCEAN SPRAY, Ruby Red cranberry: Protein percentile 6, Calorie percentile 26
- Beverages, tea, instant, lemon, unsweetened: Protein percentile 91, Calorie percentile 85
- Beverages, Protein powder whey based: Protein percentile 99, Calorie percentile 87
Read the chart
Beverages, Protein powder whey based ranks at the 99th percentile for protein and the 87th percentile for calories among Beverages foods (n=224).
- Beverages, fruit-flavored drink, dry powdered mix, low calorie, with aspartame: 60th protein percentile, 79th calorie percentile
- Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, BUDWEISER: 54th protein percentile, 23rd calorie percentile
- Alcoholic beverage, wine, light: 6th protein percentile, 34th calorie percentile
- Beverages, chocolate-flavor beverage mix, powder, prepared with whole milk: 79th protein percentile, 60th calorie percentile
- Beverages, coffee, instant, decaffeinated, prepared with water: 31st protein percentile, 3rd calorie percentile
- Cranberry juice cocktail, bottled, low calorie, with calcium, saccharin and corn sweetener: 1st protein percentile, 12th calorie percentile
- Beverages, tea, instant, lemon, with added ascorbic acid: 63rd protein percentile, 91st calorie percentile
- Beverages, Horchata, as served in restaurant: 62nd protein percentile, 41st calorie percentile
- Beverages, UNILEVER, SLIMFAST, meal replacement, regular, ready-to-drink, 3-2-1 Plan: 82nd protein percentile, 44th calorie percentile
- Beverages, chocolate malt, powder, prepared with fat free milk: 79th protein percentile, 34th calorie percentile
- Alcoholic beverage, wine, table, white, Chenin Blanc: 6th protein percentile, 51st calorie percentile
- Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Burgundy: 6th protein percentile, 63rd calorie percentile
Full Nutrient Breakdown
Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 6.3 G | 2% |
| Energy | 352 KCAL | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.1 G | 11% |
| Protein | 78.1 G | 156% |
| Total Sugars | 0.00 G | |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.6 G | 2% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 G | |
| Ash | 10.6 G | |
| Caffeine | 0 MG | |
| Energy | 1472.0 kJ | |
| Theobromine | 0 MG | |
| Water | 3.4 G |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Choline, total | 224 MG | |
| Folate, DFE | 33.0 UG | |
| Folate, food | 33.0 UG | |
| Folate, total | 33.0 UG | |
| Folic acid | 0.0 UG | |
| Niacin | 1 MG | |
| Pantothenic acid | 6 MG | |
| Riboflavin | 2 MG | |
| Thiamin | 1 MG | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 2.5 UG | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.0 UG | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 1 MG | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.0 UG |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 469 MG | 36% |
| Iron, Fe | 1 MG | 6% |
| Potassium, K | 500 MG | 11% |
| Sodium, Na | 156 MG | 7% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0 IU | 0% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.0 UG | |
| Carotene, beta | 0.0 UG | |
| Copper, Cu | 0 MG | |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.0 UG | |
| Lycopene | 0.0 UG | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 195 MG | |
| Phosphorus, P | 1321 MG | |
| Retinol | 0.0 UG | |
| Selenium, Se | 26.7 UG | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.0 UG | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.0 UG | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0 MG | |
| Zinc, Zn | 6 MG |
Lipids
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 16 MG | 5% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.78 G | 4% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.00 G | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.16 G | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.30 G | |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.02 G | |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.14 G | |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 G | |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.26 G | |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.03 G | |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.02 G | |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.01 G | |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.07 G | |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.43 G | |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.14 G | |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.04 G | |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.01 G | |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.01 G |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.0 UG |
Key takeaways
- Beverages, Protein powder whey based delivers 78.1g of protein per 100g, more than 99% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
- It carries 352 calories per 100g - about at or above the beverages average of 111. Compare beverages
- Its standout micronutrient is calcium, ca, at 36% of the Daily Value per 100g.
- Based on its per-100g profile, it fits high protein, low fat patterns.
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Data Sources & Methodology
Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 173180) — USDA Standard Reference database. Verify with USDA →
Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.
Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.
All federal data sources used on this page
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy — nutrient composition for generic and staple foods (Standard Reference lineage, final release April 2018). fdc.nal.usda.gov/data-documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — Foundation Foods — nutrient values from USDA's newer, most rigorously lab-analyzed dataset. fdc.nal.usda.gov/Foundation_Foods_Documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — Branded Foods — manufacturer-submitted label data for packaged products. fdc.nal.usda.gov/data-documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — FNDDS (Survey) — the Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies, used in national nutrition surveys. ars.usda.gov/fndds
- FDA Nutrition Facts Label regulations — the Daily Value percentages and label format this page's figures are computed against. fda.gov/food/nutrition-facts-label
- FDA food allergen labeling (FALCPA + FASTER Act) — the Big 9 major-allergen disclosure rules referenced on this page. fda.gov/food-allergies
Every figure on GetFoodFacts is rendered directly from official USDA FoodData Central records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.