Calories in Whey Protein (1 scoop)

Whey Protein (1 scoop) has about 120 calories per 1 scoop (30 g), with 24 g protein, 2.4 g carbs and 1.8 g fat. Per 100 g it has 400 kcal.

High proteinEnergy-denseRich in calcium
120kcal
Calories · 1 scoop (30 g)
24g
Protein · 1 scoop (30 g)
2.4g
Carbs · 1 scoop (30 g)
1.8g
Fat · 1 scoop (30 g)
Carbs 8%Protein 79%Fat 13%share of calories

Whey Protein (1 scoop) calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 scoop (30 g)120 kcal24 g2.4 g1.8 g
100 g400 kcal80 g8 g6 g

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Whey Protein (1 scoop) nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 scoop (30 g)
Calories400 kcal120 kcal
Protein80 g24 g
Carbohydrates8 g2.4 g
Fat6 g1.8 g
Fibre1 g0.3 g
Sugar4 g1.2 g
Sodium300 mg90 mg
Calcium500 mg150 mg
Iron1 mg0.3 mg
Potassium400 mg120 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Whey Protein (1 scoop) healthy?

  • ●Whey Protein (1 scoop) is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 400 kcal per 100 g. About 8% of its calories come from carbs, 79% from protein and 13% from fat.
  • ●On a fat-loss diet, measure your portion. 1 scoop (30 g) already adds 120 kcal, and it's easy to eat more than you meant to.
  • ●With 24 g protein in 1 scoop (30 g), it makes a solid contribution to a muscle-building day. Most active adults aim for about 1.6 g protein per kg of body weight.

To burn it off: 1 scoop (30 g) (120 kcal) takes about 24 min of brisk walking or 11 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Whey Protein (1 scoop): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Whey Protein (1 scoop)?

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One serving of Whey Protein (1 scoop), 1 scoop (30 g), has roughly 120 calories, with 24 g protein, 2.4 g carbohydrates, 1.8 g fat and 0.3 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Whey Protein (1 scoop)?

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100 g of Whey Protein (1 scoop) has 400 kcal, with 80 g protein, 8 g carbs, 6 g fat, 1 g fibre and 4 g sugar.

How much protein is in Whey Protein (1 scoop)?

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Whey Protein (1 scoop) has 80 g protein per 100 g (24 g in 1 scoop (30 g)). Protein provides about 79% of its calories.

Is Whey Protein (1 scoop) good for weight loss?

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Only in measured portions. At 400 kcal per 100 g it is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast. 1 scoop (30 g) adds 120 kcal, so count it within your daily target.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Whey Protein (1 scoop)?

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Burning roughly 120 kcal takes about 24 minutes of brisk walking or 11 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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