USDA-derived generic food data
What is the nutrition score of Whey Protein?
Per 100g, Whey Protein has a Daily Nutrient Contribution score of 25/100. Its strongest contributions are Protein, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus. Treat this as a fixed nutrient comparison, not a personal recommendation.
Reviewed 16 July 2026. USDA-derived values are estimates for a generic food and can vary with preparation and brand.
Daily Nutrient Contribution
25/100
14 nutrients provide at least 10% of the daily reference used for this comparison.
Nutrition facts
The same generic food data, shown per 100g and for 1 scoop (31g).
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per 1 scoop |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 380 kcal | 118 kcal |
| Protein | 75 g | 23 g |
| Carbs | 9 g | 3 g |
| Fat | 4 g | 1 g |
| Fiber | 1 g | 0 g |
| Sat fat | 3 g | 1 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg | 93 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg | 140 mg |
| Calcium | 350 mg | 109 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg | 14 mg |
| Zinc | 1.5 mg | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1 µg | 0.3 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5 µg | 0.5 µg |
| Folate | 30 µg | 9 µg |
Where Whey Protein contributes most
These percentages are capped at 100% for the score calculation. They use a fixed adult reference and are not personalised targets.
Protein
100%
75 g per 100g
Vitamin B12
100%
1.5 µg per 100g
Phosphorus
55%
300 mg per 100g
Calcium
50%
350 mg per 100g
Sat fat
3 g per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Sodium
300 mg per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Source and limits
This page uses Nutrigate's USDA FoodData Central-derived generic-food table. It is useful for comparison, while the label on a branded product is more specific. Nutrition information is not medical advice.
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