Head-to-head comparison

Egg White Protein Powder vs Casein Protein (micellar): Which Has More Protein?

Egg White Protein Powder and Casein Protein (micellar) show up in a lot of the same meal-planning conversations, and the honest comparison depends on which specific number you're optimizing for.

Egg White Protein Powder

84.0gprotein / 100g

380 cal · 0.5g fat · $$$ · Quality 1.0

Casein Protein (micellar)

80.0gprotein / 100g

360 cal · 1.5g fat · $$ · Quality 1.0

Egg White Protein Powder delivers a clearly higher protein density than Casein Protein (micellar) — 84.0g vs 80.0g per 100g, a gap of 4.0g that adds up fast across multiple servings.

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

Casein Protein (micellar) is the more budget-friendly pick ($$ vs $$$ for Egg White Protein Powder), worth weighing if cost matters more than the other differences here.

For anyone avoiding dairy specifically, Egg White Protein Powder is the clear pick over Casein Protein (micellar).

Verdict

These two are closer than the comparison headline suggests. Either Egg White Protein Powder or Casein Protein (micellar) works well in most contexts — let cost, prep time, and personal preference decide rather than the macros.

Full nutrition comparison

Per 100gEgg White Protein PowderCasein Protein (micellar)
Protein84.0g80.0g
Calories380360
Fat0.5g1.5g
Carbs4.0g6.0g
Fiber0.0g0.0g
Quality score1.01.0
Relative cost$$$$$
Prep time2 min2 min

Frequently asked

Which has more protein, egg white protein powder or casein protein (micellar)?

Egg White Protein Powder has 84.0g of protein per 100g compared to Casein Protein (micellar)'s 80.0g.

Which is lower in calories?

Casein Protein (micellar) is lower in calories per 100g, at 360 vs the other's 380.