Protein by serving size
30g
26g
100g
85g
375 calories per 100g · 22.7g protein per 100 calories
Figures are per 100g dry (whey-based powder, over 70% protein, unfortified). Protein content varies by brand, cut and exact preparation — see the note below. Calories are worked out from the source's energy in kilojoules. AFCD uses different conversion factors from those required on food labels (Food Standards Code Standard 1.2.8), so they may differ slightly from the pack.
Source: FSANZ AFCD Release 3.0 — Protein powder, whey based, protein >70%, unfortified, F007493
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Whey protein powder is the most concentrated protein on this list: 85g per 100g in Australian food composition data, for whey-based powders with over 70% protein. Protein varies by brand, so check the tub for the one you use.
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How much protein is in 100g of whey protein powder?
About 85g of protein per 100g dry (whey-based powder, over 70% protein, unfortified).
How much protein is in 30g of whey protein powder?
About 26g of protein, based on 85g per 100g.
How many calories are in whey protein powder?
About 375 calories per 100g, which works out to 22.7g of protein per 100 calories.
How does whey protein powder compare with other snacks & supplements foods?
Of the 4 snacks & supplements foods on this site, whey protein powder ranks number 1 for protein per 100g, comparing each food in the form its page shows. See the full table on our high protein foods page.
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