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Whey Protein Drink Calories

High-protein dairy-based drink

CALORIES

64kcal

30low

POTASSIUM

170mg

FIBER

Whey Protein Drink Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

4.5g

· 28%

Protein

10g

· 61%

Fat

0.8g

· 11%

Fiber

Whey Protein Drink Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B12

0.45µg · 19% DV

0.18mg · 14% DV

0.35mg · 7% DV

Biotin

2µg · 7% DV

Minerals

Phosphorus

105mg · 15% DV

Calcium

120mg · 12% DV

Iodine

18µg · 12% DV

Zinc

1mg · 9% DV

Whey Protein Drink Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

Is Whey Protein Drink Processed?

NOVA 3

Processed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Whey Protein Drink Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten free

Dairy yes

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Whey Protein Drink Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

— Not suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Whey Protein Drink Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.48g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.2g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.04g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 3:1

Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.

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Whey Protein Drink — Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories and how much protein are in a whey protein drink?

A whey protein drink provides 64 calories and 10 g of protein per 100 g. It also contains 4.5 g of carbohydrates and 0.8 g of fat per 100 g.

Is a whey protein drink suitable for a low-glycemic diet?

With a glycemic index of 30, a whey protein drink is a low-GI beverage. It contains dairy, so it is not suitable for people with a dairy allergy.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.