Protein powder

in Beverages Barcode 0791083634700
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Protein powder provides 333 kcal per 100 ml, with 3.7 g of sugars and 55.6 g of protein. That is 66% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Beverages category. Contains: milk, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 ml

Fat
1.9 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
0 g · Low
Sugars
3.7 g · Moderate
Salt
1.6 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds for drinks.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 scoop (27 ml)

Nutrient Per 100 ml Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 333 kcal 90 kcal 88 +279%
Total fat 1.9 g 0.5 g 1% 1.9
Saturated fat 0 g 0 g 0% 1.1 −100%
Carbohydrates 29.6 g 8 g 3% 12.9 +130%
Total sugars 3.7 g 1 g 11 −66%
Dietary fiber 18.5 g 5 g 18% 0.8 +2253%
Protein 55.6 g 15 g 30% 2.9 +1835%
Salt 1.6 g 0.4 g 0.3 +513%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 22587 Beverages products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from February 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Nutrition claims check

Claims its numbers support

High protein
67% of calories from protein (EU: at least 20% of calories from protein)
Low saturated fat
0 g per 100 ml, 0% of calories (EU: no more than 0.8 g per 100 ml and 10% of calories)
High fiber
18.5 g fiber per 100 ml (EU: at least 6 g per 100 g or 3 g per 100 kcal)

Checked against the per-100 ml thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.

Compared with other beverages

Calories higher 10%
Sugars higher 49%
Salt higher 3%
Saturated fat lower 1%
Protein top 2%
Fiber top 1%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Milk protein concentrate, soy protein isolate, polydextrose; less than 2% of: artificial flavor, salt, vitamin and mineral blend (ascorbic acid, zinc gluconate, dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, niacinamide, manganese gluconate, calcium pantothenate, vitamin a palmitate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine hydrochloride, riboflavin, chromium, folic acid, beta-carotene, vitamin d3, biotin, sodium molybdate, sodium selenite, potassium iodide, phytonadione and cyanocobalamin), xanthan gum, sucralose and acesulfame potassium.

May contain palm oilNot vegan
Allergens
MilkSoybeans

Additives 4

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
1 scoop (27 ml)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0791083634700

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Protein powder?

Protein powder contains 333 kcal per 100 ml and about 90 kcal per serving (1 scoop (27 ml)).

How much sugar is in Protein powder?

Protein powder has 3.7 g of sugars per 100 ml, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Protein powder healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Protein powder vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Protein powder contain?

According to the label data it contains: Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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