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Whey Protein Isolate

Whey Protein Isolate nutrition label, ingredients and packaging
HIGH SCORE

Likely Vegan

No animal ingredients found

Health ScoreExcellent
95/100
Calories
358
Sugar
11g
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Family & Pet Safety

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Dog Friendly? 🐶✅

No specific toxins found.

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Pregnancy Safe? 🤰✅

Safe for consumption.

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Kid Friendly 👶✅

Kid-friendly ingredients.

Ingredient Decoder

Clean Ingredients List

We found no high-risk synthetic additives.

Full Ingredients List:

Ingredients updating...

Diet Compatibility

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Vegan

OK

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Gluten-Free

OK

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Keto

Avoid

What you need to know

Fat in low quantity (1.79g)

This product contains a low amount of fat. A healthy choice for your heart.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts

Saturated Fat in low quantity (0g)

Saturated fat in low quantity. Good for maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)

Sugars in moderate quantity (10.8g)

Sugars in moderate quantity.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts

Salt in moderate quantity (0.672g)

Salt in moderate quantity.

Source: WHO - Fact sheet - Salt reduction

Health Benefits

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Clean Ingredients

Cons & Warnings

  • Ultra Processed

Processing Level

Based on ingredient analysis (NOVA System)

NOVA 4: Ultra Processed

Analysis Report

Sarah Jenkins, RDN

Sarah Jenkins, RDN

Registered Dietitian

"Sarah specializes in metabolic health and label decoding."

Health Integrity Analysis

Is Whey Protein Isolate truly good for you, or is it just clever marketing? We analyzed the nutritional density, ingredient safety, and processing levels using the CakeID Algorithm. With a calculated health score of 95/100, here is the deep dive into what you are actually eating.

✅ Ingredient Quality: Clean Label

A major advantage of Whey Protein Isolate is what it doesn't contain. Our scan found no high-risk synthetic dyes (like Red 40), artificial preservatives, or controversial sweeteners. This "Clean Label" status significantly boosts its health rating.

The Sugar Reality Check

This product contains 11g of sugar per 100g. To put that into perspective, that's equivalent to eating roughly 3 sugar cubes directly. While it might taste great, such a high glycemic load can lead to rapid insulin spikes followed by energy crashes.

Final Verdict

Taking into account the macro-nutrient balance, additive risks, and caloric density, Whey Protein Isolate achieves a CakeID Score of 95/100.

Highly Recommended: This is a top-tier choice that balances convenience with excellent nutritional value.

Health Recommendations

Muscle Fuel

Great protein source.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Whey Protein Isolate healthy?
Yes. With a score of 95/100, Whey Protein Isolate is considered a healthy option with a clean ingredient profile.
Is Whey Protein Isolate Vegan?
Likely Yes. Our analysis found no animal-derived ingredients.
Are there artificial additives?
No high-risk artificial additives were detected in this product.
Disclaimer: The information provided by CakeID is for educational purposes only and not intended as medical advice. Always consult a professional for dietary concerns.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 package

Amount per serving
Calories
358
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 11g4%
Dietary Fiber 4g14%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 75g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 0mg0%
Iron 0mg0%
Potassium 0mg0%

* 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.

Burn It Off

To burn off the 358 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:

36
Run
45
Cycle
90
Walk

Sugar Visualization

1 cube ≈ 4g sugar (Contains ~3 cubes)

Macros

FDA Check

Passed. No active recalls.