Head-to-head comparison

Whey Protein Hydrolysate (WPH) vs Hemp Protein Powder: Which Has More Protein?

On paper, Whey Protein Hydrolysate (WPH) and Hemp Protein Powder 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

Hemp Protein Powder

50.0gprotein / 100g

380 cal · 10.0g fat · $$$ · Quality 0.5

This isn't close. Whey Protein Hydrolysate (WPH) packs 85.0g of protein per 100g against Hemp Protein Powder's 50.0g — a 35.0g 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 Hemp Protein Powder, which is lit_estimate, lower protein density than other powders, modest lysine.

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

If you're eating plant-based, this comparison is moot — Hemp Protein Powder fits, Whey Protein Hydrolysate (WPH) doesn't.

Whey Protein Hydrolysate (WPH)'s typical serving also delivers more leucine (2600mg vs Hemp Protein Powder's 1150mg) — relevant if the goal is maximizing the muscle-protein-synthesis trigger per meal, not just total grams.

Verdict

The real deciding factor is dietary fit, not macros: choose Hemp Protein Powder if you need it to be plant-based, choose Whey Protein Hydrolysate (WPH) otherwise — the protein numbers are close enough that diet compatibility should lead.

Full nutrition comparison

Per 100gWhey Protein Hydrolysate (WPH)Hemp Protein Powder
Protein85.0g50.0g
Calories380380
Fat1.5g10.0g
Carbs2.0g30.0g
Fiber0.0g20.0g
Quality score1.00.5
Relative cost$$$$$$$
Prep time1 min1 min

Frequently asked

Which has more protein, whey protein hydrolysate (wph) or hemp protein powder?

Whey Protein Hydrolysate (WPH) has 85.0g of protein per 100g compared to Hemp Protein Powder's 50.0g.

Which is lower in calories?

Hemp Protein Powder is lower in calories per 100g, at 380 vs the other's 380.