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CWhey Isolate
Representative isolate; micros vary by brand · Protein Powders
Graded C — 58 out of 100, #23 of 34 proteins. Clean label carries the score (96/100); omega-3 drags it down (0/100).
The short version: The purest protein-per-calorie on this list. Also the most processed.
The catch: Micronutrients are stripped in processing — this is protein, not nutrition.
Nutrition facts
Nutrition Facts
Why it scored 58
Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.
Where it ranks
#23 of 34 in Proteins. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →
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Questions people ask
Is Whey Isolate healthy?
It grades C — 58 out of 100, #23 of 34 proteins in our system. The purest protein-per-calorie on this list. Also the most processed.
How many calories are in Whey Isolate?
375 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.
How is the nutrition score for Whey Isolate calculated?
Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.