Protein Shake vs Whey
Overall, Protein Shake has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Protein Shake | Whey |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | a | a |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 48 kcal | 353 kcal |
| Fat | 1 g | 1.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g | 0.8 g |
| Sugars | 0.3 g | 1.5 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0.6 g |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | — |
| Protein | 8.5 g | 83.3 g |
| Additives | 3 | 2 |
| Allergens | Milk | Celery, Eggs, Fish, Milk, Nuts, Peanuts |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Protein Shake has 86% fewer calories (48 kcal vs 353 kcal).
- Protein Shake has 29% less fat (1 g vs 1.4 g).
- Protein Shake has 81% less sugar (0.3 g vs 1.5 g).
- Protein Shake has 75% less salt (0.2 g vs 0.6 g).
- Whey has 90% more protein (83.3 g vs 8.5 g).
- Only Whey lists: Celery, Eggs, Fish, Nuts, Peanuts.
Ingredients
Protein Shake
Filtered water, milk protein concentrate, micellar casein isolate, inulin, coconut oil, high oleic sunflower oil, natural flavors, potassium citrate, sea salt, gellan gum, stevia extract, sunflower lecithin, vitamin A palmitate, vitamin D3. Contains: milk.
Whey
Whey protein isolate (wh emulsifier: sunflower lecithi (milk) (90.6%); coc flavor(3.2%); emulsifi carboxymethylcellulose; sa thickener: guar gum, xanth gum; sweeteners: sucralo acesulfame k Produced in a facility that Produit dans un atelier qui utilise du gluten, des œufs, des graines processes gluten, eggs, sesa de sésame, des noix, du céleri, des seeds, nuts, celery, sulphit sulfites, du poisson, des arachides, fish, peanuts and soya du soja, des fruits à coques. Informations nutritionnelles
FAQ
Which is healthier: Protein Shake or Whey?
Overall, Protein Shake has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Protein Shake has fewer calories: 48 kcal versus 353 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Protein Shake has less sugar: 0.3 g versus 1.5 g per 100 g.