Foods/Beverages/Whey protein

Beverages · smoothie

Whey protein

1 scoop · 31 g111 kcalFortified

A beverage that's a strong source of Vitamin B12 and Copper.

Macros

Per serving

111 kcal

Energy

18g

Protein

Carbs

0.4g

Fat

not available

Fiber

Protein 18 gCarbs 9 gFat 0.4 g

359 kcal / 100 g. That’s the food’s true density — why the per-serving and per-100 g views differ.

Fiber: not available. Fiber isn't recorded for this food in USDA FoodData Central, so it's shown as not available — not zero.

What a serving covers

% of a day’s needs

Per 1 scoop (31 g), as a share of a reference adult — male, 35, moderately active.

Vitamin B12

45%

Copper

40%

Pantothenic acid (B5)

36%

Folate (DFE)

31%

Vitamin A

30%

Vitamin B6

28%

Good source of (≥ 20% RDA)

Vitamin B12CopperPantothenic acid (B5)Folate (DFE)Vitamin AVitamin B6PhosphorusZinc

Pairs well with

What fills whey’s gaps?

Whey protein is lighter on Vitamin D, Iron — these round it out into a fuller glass.

a fuller
glass

Hemp seedsAdds Omega-3 ALA & Omega-6 Linoleic+ Omega-3 ALA+ Omega-6 Linoleic+ Manganese Rolled oatsAdds Molybdenum & Biotin (B7)+ Molybdenum+ Biotin (B7)+ Iron KaleAdds Vitamin K & Vitamin C+ Vitamin K+ Vitamin C+ Calcium

Build this into your day

Pairings are computed from the solver.

How much to use

The realistic dose

Use in moderation.

Serving: 1 scoop = 31 g

A realistic daily max is about 90 g — the solver caps it so one ingredient can't dominate your day.

Daily ceiling

≈ 90 g

Share of calories

≤ 15%

Common questions

Whey protein, in brief

How many calories are in whey protein?

1 scoop (31 g) of whey protein has about 111 calories.

What is whey protein a good source of?

Whey protein is a good source of Vitamin B12, Copper, Pantothenic acid (B5), Folate (DFE), and 9 more nutrients.

Is whey protein good in a smoothie?

Yes — whey protein is one of S8D's smoothie-role foods.

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Nutrient guides

Vitamin B12 Copper Pantothenic acid (B5) Folate (DFE) Vitamin A Vitamin B6

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