Head-to-head comparison

Whey Protein Hydrolysate (WPH) vs Whole Egg (large): Which Has More Protein?

On paper, Whey Protein Hydrolysate (WPH) and Whole Egg (large) 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

Whole Egg (large)

12.6gprotein / 100g

155 cal · 10.6g fat · $ · Quality 1.0

This isn't close. Whey Protein Hydrolysate (WPH) packs 85.0g of protein per 100g against Whole Egg (large)'s 12.6g — a 72.4g gap driven mostly by how concentrated or diluted each food naturally is.

Neither has a meaningful edge on protein quality; they're close enough on amino acid profile that it isn't a differentiator here.

Whole Egg (large) is the more budget-friendly pick ($ vs $$$$ for Whey Protein Hydrolysate (WPH)), worth weighing if cost matters more than the other differences here.

For anyone avoiding dairy specifically, Whole Egg (large) is the clear pick over Whey Protein Hydrolysate (WPH).

Whey Protein Hydrolysate (WPH)'s typical serving also delivers more leucine (2600mg vs Whole Egg (large)'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 Whole Egg (large) 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)Whole Egg (large)
Protein85.0g12.6g
Calories380155
Fat1.5g10.6g
Carbs2.0g1.1g
Fiber0.0g0.0g
Quality score1.01.0
Relative cost$$$$$
Prep time1 min8 min

Frequently asked

Which has more protein, whey protein hydrolysate (wph) or whole egg (large)?

Whey Protein Hydrolysate (WPH) has 85.0g of protein per 100g compared to Whole Egg (large)'s 12.6g.

Which is lower in calories?

Whole Egg (large) is lower in calories per 100g, at 155 vs the other's 380.