Collagen Peptides
90.0gprotein / 100g370 cal · 0.5g fat · $$$ · Quality 0.0
Whey Protein Hydrolysate (WPH)
85.0gprotein / 100g380 cal · 1.5g fat · $$$$ · Quality 1.0
There's a meaningful protein-density gap here: Collagen Peptides runs 90.0g per 100g against Whey Protein Hydrolysate (WPH)'s 85.0g, roughly 5.0g more per equal weight.
Quality flips the other way, though: Whey Protein Hydrolysate (WPH) has the stronger amino acid profile (highest DIAAS, pre-digested for faster absorption) versus Collagen Peptides's incomplete — contains no tryptophan, cannot support muscle protein synthesis alone.
Budget-wise, Collagen Peptides runs meaningfully cheaper per typical serving ($$$) than Whey Protein Hydrolysate (WPH) ($$$$).
For anyone avoiding dairy specifically, Collagen Peptides is the clear pick over Whey Protein Hydrolysate (WPH).
Whey Protein Hydrolysate (WPH)'s typical serving also delivers more leucine (2600mg vs Collagen Peptides's 400mg) — relevant if the goal is maximizing the muscle-protein-synthesis trigger per meal, not just total grams.
Protein quality is the real differentiator here: Whey Protein Hydrolysate (WPH)'s stronger amino acid profile gives it a genuine edge for muscle-building purposes, even with similar gram counts.
Full nutrition comparison
| Per 100g | Collagen Peptides | Whey Protein Hydrolysate (WPH) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 90.0g | 85.0g |
| Calories | 370 | 380 |
| Fat | 0.5g | 1.5g |
| Carbs | 0.0g | 2.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Quality score | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Relative cost | $$$ | $$$$ |
| Prep time | 1 min | 1 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, collagen peptides or whey protein hydrolysate (wph)?
Collagen Peptides has 90.0g of protein per 100g compared to Whey Protein Hydrolysate (WPH)'s 85.0g.
Which is lower in calories?
Collagen Peptides is lower in calories per 100g, at 370 vs the other's 380.