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How much is "one scoop" of protien powder

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  • PaulaWallaDingDong
    PaulaWallaDingDong Posts: 4,647 Member
    xvolution wrote: »
    It varies depending on which protein powder you use. The EAS brands are 33g/scoop.

    That statement makes another point: make sure to get the brand AND product exactly right. My EAS powder is 21g/scoop.

    "Scoop" is not a standard unit of measurement. Grams are. So are cups and tbsp but it won't be consistent going by volume.
  • teach1write
    teach1write Posts: 4 Member
    I use teras'swhey grass fed protein powder and 2 scoops equals 28 grams or 5 tablespoons. One scoop is 14 grams or 2.5 Tablespoons according to their web site. I wish they would put better info. on the cans. I want to know how many grams are in one Tablespoon? I am guessing around 6 ish. Math is not my deal.
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    If it's this, then 21g:
    https://www.amazon.com/Show-Whey-Protein-Powder-Vanilla/dp/B00G4PJHUY

    Same for this:
    https://www.terrynaturallyvitamins.com/whey-vanilla/
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
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  • jdlobb
    jdlobb Posts: 1,232 Member
    This video is relevant

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  • Bry_Fitness70
    Bry_Fitness70 Posts: 2,480 Member
    pants77 wrote: »
    A scoop is usually about 1/3 of a cup, I believe.
    It varies a lot- 1/3 may or may not be right.....................don't assume.

    WEIGH YOUR PROTEIN POWDER.

    I cannot stress this enough. I weigh mine every time I mix it and a scoop is never exactly a scoop. Unless you've packed it down completely (and who does that?) you're going to get a different amount of powder every time you mix.

    When I get a level scoop of protein powder that's supposed to equal 28g, it usually ends up weighing about 23g. If I just went by the "one scoop" measure, I'd be shorting myself about 25% of the protein!

    Weigh it! It takes two seconds!

    I totally agree - when I see people referencing volume measures like teaspoons, scoops, cups, etc., I hope they understand that these lack the same precision as using a scale and measuring in grams and ounces. I add protein powder to my yogurt every day and always use the scale instead of the scoop.
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,750 Member
    teach1write wrote: »
    I use teras'swhey grass fed protein powder and 2 scoops equals 28 grams or 5 tablespoons. One scoop is 14 grams or 2.5 Tablespoons according to their web site. I wish they would put better info. on the cans. I want to know how many grams are in one Tablespoon? I am guessing around 6 ish. Math is not my deal.

    It doesn't matter how many grams in a tablespoon if you weigh it.
  • rileysowner
    rileysowner Posts: 8,360 Member
    teach1write wrote: »
    I use teras'swhey grass fed protein powder and 2 scoops equals 28 grams or 5 tablespoons. One scoop is 14 grams or 2.5 Tablespoons according to their web site. I wish they would put better info. on the cans. I want to know how many grams are in one Tablespoon? I am guessing around 6 ish. Math is not my deal.

    Just weight it.
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