Whey

by Optimum Nutrition 2 kg in Whey powder Barcode 5060469985480
Very good nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Whey by Optimum Nutrition provides 382 kcal per 100 g, with 5.2 g of sugars and 83 g of protein. That is 17% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is A and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Whey powder category and comes in a 2 kg pack. Contains: milk, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
1.8 g · Low
Saturated fat
0.6 g · Low
Sugars
5.2 g · Moderate
Salt
0.8 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 382 kcal 359 +6%
Total fat 1.8 g 4.9 −63%
Saturated fat 0.6 g 2.5 −76%
Carbohydrates 7.5 g 8.6 −13%
Total sugars 5.2 g 4.4 +17%
Dietary fiber 3.1 g 1.5 +100%
Protein 83 g 69.9 +19%
Salt 0.8 g 0.8 +5%

Category average across 116 Whey powder products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other whey powder

Calories higher 47%
Sugars higher 29%
Salt higher 38%
Saturated fat lower 14%
Protein top 14%
Fiber top 14%

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

Ingredients

WHEY Protein Blend (98%) (WHEY Protein Concentrate, WHEY Protein Isolate, Emulsifier: SOY Lecithin), Flavourings. Sweetener Sucrailbse), Colour (Curcumin).

Not vegan
Allergens
MilkSoybeans

Additives 3

E322 - Lecithins
Antioxidant
E322i - Lecithin
Antioxidant

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

Product details

Quantity
2 kg
Sold in
Croatia
Barcode
5060469985480

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Whey?

Whey contains 382 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Whey?

Whey has 5.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Whey healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of A (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 Whey vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Whey contain?

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

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 2, 2023. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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