100% Whey Protein Powder

Processing Score

8.5Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

5.5/10Good

The processing score reflects 10 ingredients, including artificial sweeteners, artificial flavoring and emulsifiers or gums. The nutrition score reflects high cholesterol.

Nutrition Highlights

Good Protein SourceGood Fiber Source

Nutrient Alerts

High Cholesterol

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

791083642330

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size39 g

Amount per serving

Calories

150

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2g

Saturated Fat 1g

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 80mg

27%

Sodium 170mg

Total Carbohydrate 7g

Dietary Fiber 1g

Total Sugars 2g

Protein 26g

Calcium 100mg

Iron 0.7mg

Potassium 270mg

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

7 listed · 5 flagged for review

WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE (WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SOY LECITHIN), CORN MALTODEXTRIN, COCOA POWDER (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI); LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SALT, CARRAGEENAN, XANTHAN GUM, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM AND SUCRALOSE.

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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, 100% Whey Protein Powder scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

Processed Dairy Ingredients (Whey Protein Concentrate (Whey Protein Concentrate, Soy Lecithin)): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa Powder (Processed With Alkali); Less Than 2% Of The Following: Natural And Artificial Flavor): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
Stabilizers & Gums (Carrageenan, Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Protein Shakes & Meal Replacements, this product is more processed than about 46% of the 2,287 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group 100% Whey Protein Powder's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Corn Maltodextrin.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Acesulfame Potassium And Sucralose.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

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