Head-to-head comparison

Whey Protein Hydrolysate (WPH) vs Yogurt (plain, whole milk): Which Has More Protein?

On paper, Whey Protein Hydrolysate (WPH) and Yogurt (plain, whole milk) solve a similar problem — protein intake — but they get there differently enough to be worth a direct look.

Whey Protein Hydrolysate (WPH)

85.0gprotein / 100g

380 cal · 1.5g fat · $$$$ · Quality 1.0

Yogurt (plain, whole milk)

5.7gprotein / 100g

61 cal · 3.3g fat · $ · Quality 0.94

This isn't close. Whey Protein Hydrolysate (WPH) packs 85.0g of protein per 100g against Yogurt (plain, whole milk)'s 5.7g — a 79.3g gap driven mostly by how concentrated or diluted each food naturally is.

On protein quality specifically, Whey Protein Hydrolysate (WPH) scores higher — highest DIAAS, pre-digested for faster absorption — compared to Yogurt (plain, whole milk), which is high biological value dairy protein.

Yogurt (plain, whole milk) is the more budget-friendly pick ($ vs $$$$ for Whey Protein Hydrolysate (WPH)), worth weighing if cost matters more than the other differences here.

Whey Protein Hydrolysate (WPH)'s typical serving also delivers more leucine (2600mg vs Yogurt (plain, whole milk)'s 560mg) — relevant if the goal is maximizing the muscle-protein-synthesis trigger per meal, not just total grams.

Verdict

If raw protein density is what you're optimizing for, Whey Protein Hydrolysate (WPH) wins clearly. Choose Yogurt (plain, whole milk) instead if its lower fat, cost, or prep time matters more to you than the extra grams.

Full nutrition comparison

Per 100gWhey Protein Hydrolysate (WPH)Yogurt (plain, whole milk)
Protein85.0g5.7g
Calories38061
Fat1.5g3.3g
Carbs2.0g4.7g
Fiber0.0g0.0g
Quality score1.00.94
Relative cost$$$$$
Prep time1 min0 min

Frequently asked

Which has more protein, whey protein hydrolysate (wph) or yogurt (plain, whole milk)?

Whey Protein Hydrolysate (WPH) has 85.0g of protein per 100g compared to Yogurt (plain, whole milk)'s 5.7g.

Which is lower in calories?

Yogurt (plain, whole milk) is lower in calories per 100g, at 61 vs the other's 380.