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How many calories are in a protein shake?

Protein powder may be the smallest part of a smoothie once milk, banana and peanut butter are added. Build the complete drink in Calk.

Protein shake: lower- and higher-calorie Calk versions side by side

Same 330 g portion, different choices: type of protein, liquid base, add-ins, ready drink.

How the liquid and add-ins change a protein shake

In these two examples, the changes are: type of protein — whey isolate → whey concentrate, liquid base — water → whole milk, add-ins — added: banana, add-ins — added: peanut butter.

Lower calorie 107 kcal 330 g 33 kcal per 100 g
higher vs lower calorie +235%
Higher calorie 358 kcal 330 g 108 kcal per 100 g
Lower calorie Calk card for Protein: 33 kcal per 100 g, protein/fat/carbs 96/3/1 Higher calorie Calk card for Protein: 108 kcal per 100 g, protein/fat/carbs 37/39/24
  • Protein isolate in water comes to about 32 kcal per 100 g here. Whole milk adds its fat and sugar.
  • Banana and peanut butter add more calories than the powder itself, bringing the smoothies to 83–105 kcal per 100 g.
  • One is a light protein drink. The other has enough additions to be closer to a liquid meal.

Whey, casein, protein smoothie and mass-gainer calories

Calculate calories and macros for whey isolate or concentrate, casein, ready-to-drink protein, a protein smoothie or mass gainer.

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Questions about calories in protein shakes

How many calories are in a whey shake with water or milk?
The two versions shown in Calk contain 107 and 358 kcal per 330 g. Protein powder may be the smallest part of a smoothie once milk, banana and peanut butter are added.
Why is a protein smoothie with whole milk, banana and peanut butter higher in calories than isolate mixed with water?
Protein isolate in water comes to about 32 kcal per 100 g here. Whole milk adds its fat and sugar. Banana and peanut butter add more calories than the powder itself, bringing the smoothies to 83–105 kcal per 100 g.
How do I calculate my own protein shake?
Open Protein in Calk and enter the powder and scoop size, liquid, banana or other fruit, nut butter and the volume you drank.

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