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Sweet whey calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of sweet whey contains 27 calories, with 0.9 g of protein, 5.1 g of carbohydrate and 0.4 g of fat. It provides 5.1 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 13% Carbs 74% Fat 13%
How sweet whey compares
Per 100 g, against the closest dairy in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet whey | 27 kcal | 0.9 g | 5.1 g | 0.4 g |
| Acid whey | 24 kcal | 0.8 g | 5.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Almond milk | 24 kcal | 0.8 g | 3 g | 1.2 g |
| Skim milk | 34 kcal | 3.4 g | 5 g | 0.1 g |
| Lowfat cultured buttermilk | 40 kcal | 3.3 g | 4.8 g | 1.1 g |
Nutrition facts for sweet whey
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 27 kcal |
| Protein | 0.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 5.1 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 5.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in sweet whey
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.16 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.28 µg | 12% |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 46 mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 161 mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.9 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Choline | 16 mg | 3% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common sweet whey servings
How many calories in a portion of sweet whey — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g (100 g) | 27 kcal | 1 g | 5 g | 0 g |
| 1 cup (246 g) | 66 kcal | 2 g | 13 g | 1 g |
| 1 quart (984 g) | 266 kcal | 9 g | 50 g | 4 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in sweet whey?
Sweet whey has 27 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in sweet whey?
Sweet whey contains 0.9 g of protein per 100 g.
How much sugar is in sweet whey?
Sweet whey contains 5.1 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
Is sweet whey low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Sweet whey has 5.1 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Is sweet whey low in calories?
Compared with other dairy it is: 27 kcal per 100 g versus a category median of 196.5 kcal.
Are these sweet whey calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
Related foods
Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #171282 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
