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Whey Protein Isolate
Whey Protein Isolate provides 90 g of protein per 100 g (27 g per typical serving).
90gprotein / 100 g
- Per serving
- 27 g (1 scoop · 30 g)
- Calories
- 370 kcal / 100 g
- Protein density
- 24.3 g / 100 kcal
PDCAAS
1.00
Scale 0–1 (capped at 1.0)
DIAAS
115%
Excellent quality
Leucine
10 g
3 g per serving
Digestion
Very fast
Best: Post-workout
Limiting amino acid
None (complete protein)
All 9 essential amino acids covered
Nutrition per 100 g
- Protein 90 g 94% kcal
- Fat 1 g 2% kcal
- Carbs 3 g 4% kcal
| Calories | 370 kcal |
|---|---|
| Leucine | 10,000 mg (11.1% of protein) |
| Lysine | 9,333 mg |
| Typical serving | 1 scoop (30 g) |
Leucine threshold
About 2.5–3 g of leucine per meal maximally switches on muscle protein synthesis.
2.5 g
One serving (1 scoop) = 3 g leucine
One serving reaches the leucine threshold on its own.
Pair it with
- Vegetables & whole grainsAlready a complete protein. Pair for fiber and micronutrients.
- Rice, potatoes or quinoaCarbohydrates help refuel after training.
Cost & footprint
- Cost per gram of protein
- $0.055
- Cost for 30 g protein
- ≈ $1.65
- Carbon footprint
- 8.5 kg CO₂e / kg
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US retail estimates; prices and emissions vary by region and producer.