Casein Protein (micellar)
80.0gprotein / 100g360 cal · 1.5g fat · $$ · Quality 1.0
Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC)
78.0gprotein / 100g390 cal · 6.0g fat · $ · Quality 1.0
Casein Protein (micellar) carries 2.0g more protein per 100g than Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC) (80.0g vs 78.0g) — a real but modest edge.
Neither has a meaningful edge on protein quality; they're close enough on amino acid profile that it isn't a differentiator here.
Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC) is the more budget-friendly pick ($ vs $$ for Casein Protein (micellar)), worth weighing if cost matters more than the other differences here.
Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC)'s typical serving also delivers more leucine (2500mg vs Casein Protein (micellar)'s 2300mg) — relevant if the goal is maximizing the muscle-protein-synthesis trigger per meal, not just total grams.
These two are closer than the comparison headline suggests. Either Casein Protein (micellar) or Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC) works well in most contexts — let cost, prep time, and personal preference decide rather than the macros.
Full nutrition comparison
| Per 100g | Casein Protein (micellar) | Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 80.0g | 78.0g |
| Calories | 360 | 390 |
| Fat | 1.5g | 6.0g |
| Carbs | 6.0g | 8.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Quality score | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Relative cost | $$ | $ |
| Prep time | 2 min | 1 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, casein protein (micellar) or whey protein concentrate (wpc)?
Casein Protein (micellar) has 80.0g of protein per 100g compared to Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC)'s 78.0g.
Which is lower in calories?
Casein Protein (micellar) is lower in calories per 100g, at 360 vs the other's 390.