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Whey (dried)

What whey (dried) has been studied for

2 associations assessed — 1 with at least some human evidence behind it. Strongest first.

  • 1 Limited
  • 1 Insufficient
3 things to know first — allergies, interactions and intake limits

About whey (dried)

The liquid left when milk curdles, dried to a powder. Acid whey comes from fresh-cheese and strained-yogurt production; it is mostly lactose and minerals with a modest amount of the fast-digesting whey proteins.

Also known as Acid whey powder, Milk serum, Whey solids

Muscle & Physical PerformanceWeight Management

The evidence in depth

Best supported: Limited

What each association actually rests on, and the papers behind it. A rating describes the state of the research, not how impressive the food is. How we rate evidence.

Muscle protein synthesis

Muscle & Physical Performance
Limited evidence

Whey protein has a well-studied effect on muscle protein synthesis, but that research uses concentrated protein powders. Plain dried whey is largely lactose, and a normal amount supplies far less protein than the doses those trials used.

Limited evidence. Early human work, or mostly lab and animal research.

3 sources

Deep research mode adds each paper’s own conclusion and stated limitations.

Satiety and appetite

Weight Management
Insufficient evidence

Evidence is limited for dried whey and appetite. Trials reporting increased fullness used isolated whey protein at supplemental doses, which is a different food from whey powder.

Insufficient evidence. Not enough human research to say anything useful yet.

3 sources

Deep research mode adds each paper’s own conclusion and stated limitations.

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Key nutrients

Nutrient content per 100 grams
NutrientAmount% DV
Macronutrients
Calories339 kcal17%
Protein11.7 g23%
Total fat0.54 g1%
Carbohydrate73.5 g27%
Fibre0 g0%
Total sugars73.5 g—
Water3.51 g—
Fats
Saturated fat0.342 g2%
Monounsaturated fat0.149 g—
Polyunsaturated fat0.021 g—
Cholesterol3 mg1%
EPA (omega-3)0 g—
DHA (omega-3)0 g—
DPA (omega-3)0 g—
Linoleic acid (omega-6)0.018 g—
Vitamins
Vitamin A17 µg2%
Vitamin C0.9 mg1%
Vitamin D0 µg0%
Vitamin E0 mg0%
Vitamin K0 µg0%
Thiamin (B1)0.622 mg52%
Riboflavin (B2)2.06 mg158%
Niacin (B3)1.16 mg7%
Pantothenic acid (B5)5.63 mg113%
Vitamin B60.62 mg36%
Folate33 µg8%
Vitamin B122.5 µg104%
Choline225 mg41%
Minerals
Calcium2054 mg158%
Iron1.24 mg7%
Magnesium199 mg47%
Phosphorus1349 mg108%
Potassium2289 mg49%
Sodium968 mg42%
Zinc6.31 mg57%
Copper0.05 mg6%
Manganese0.015 mg1%
Selenium27.3 µg50%
Other measured compounds
Beta-carotene1 µg—
Alpha-carotene0 µg—
Lycopene0 µg—
Lutein + zeaxanthin0 µg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Ash10.8 g—

Nutrient values are per 100 g of the USDA reference entry named on this page and vary with variety, growing conditions, storage and preparation.

Source record: Whey, acid, dried (USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 171281).

% DV uses the FDA Daily Values for adults and children aged 4 and over. A dash means no Daily Value has been established for that nutrient.

How preparation changes things

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Things to know

Allergies, interactions and intake concerns. Every food gets this section — a reference where everything is uniformly good is not a reference.

  • Worth knowing

    Mostly lactose, not mostly protein

    Dried whey is easily confused with whey protein concentrate or isolate. Plain dried whey is dominated by lactose, so it is a poor protein source and a poor choice for anyone avoiding lactose.

  • Allergy

    Milk allergy

    Whey proteins such as beta-lactoglobulin are among the main triggers in cow milk protein allergy. Dried whey appears as an ingredient in a great many processed foods, which is a common source of accidental exposure.

  • Too much

    Mineral and acid load

    Acid whey is comparatively high in minerals and in residual lactic acid, which is why it is used as an ingredient rather than eaten directly.