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Whey Protein Powder: Calories, Protein & Macros
A 1 scoop serving of Whey Protein Powder has 113 kcal, 22.8g protein, 2.7g carbs and 1.8g fat — 20.3g of protein per 100 kcal. It's a vegetarian cooked dish from the supplements group, logged directly in IRONSLOG's 1,579-item Indian food database.
What's in a standard serving of Whey Protein Powder?
A 1 scoop serving has 113 kcal, 22.8g protein, 2.7g carbohydrate, 1.8g fat and 0g fiber. Per 100 g it's 375 kcal, 76g protein, 9g carbs and 6g fat — use the per-100g figures to rescale for whatever portion is actually eaten.
How does Whey Protein Powder fit a cut vs a bulk?
At 20.3g of protein per 100 kcal, Whey Protein Powder is protein-dense relative to its calories — useful on a calorie deficit (a cut) because it helps hit a daily protein target without spending many of the day's remaining calories. It fits a calorie surplus (a bulk) just as easily; on a bulk, the calorie cost matters less, so portion size is usually driven by appetite and total daily targets rather than by protein efficiency.
How much Whey Protein Powder should I eat?
The dataset's reference serving is 1 scoop (30 g), giving the 113 kcal and 22.8g protein above. Most people fit 1-2 servings into a single meal depending on the rest of the plate and their daily calorie target — log the actual amount eaten in IRONSLOG rather than assuming one fixed serving every time.
What can I swap for Whey Protein Powder?
- Soybean — vegetarian, 382 kcal per 100 g, 9.3g protein per 100 kcal
- Paneer — vegetarian, 258 kcal per 100 g, 7.3g protein per 100 kcal
- Urad Dal (Black Gram) — vegetarian, 324 kcal per 100 g, 7.1g protein per 100 kcal
| Metric | Per 1 scoop | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 113 kcal | 375 kcal |
| Protein | 22.8 g | 76 g |
| Carbohydrate | 2.7 g | 9 g |
| Fat | 1.8 g | 6 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 20.3 g | 20.3 g |
Key takeaways
- A 1 scoop serving of Whey Protein Powder has 113 kcal and 22.8g protein.
- Whey Protein Powder carries 20.3g of protein per 100 kcal — protein-dense relative to its calories.
- It's a vegetarian cooked dish in the supplements group.
- Nutrition data is from the Indian Nutrient Databank / IFCT 2017, not estimated.
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How much protein is in Whey Protein Powder?
76g per 100 g, or 22.8g in a 1 scoop serving — 20.3g of protein per 100 kcal.
Is Whey Protein Powder vegetarian?
Yes — Whey Protein Powder is vegetarian.
Can I log Whey Protein Powder in IRONSLOG?
Yes — Whey Protein Powder is one of the 1,579 items in IRONSLOG's Indian food database, searchable directly from the nutrition log.