Whey Protein?

Fruitylicious03
Fruitylicious03 Posts: 301
edited November 8 in Food and Nutrition
Hey everyone! Me AGAIN. Sorry about all the questions...:/

I'm wondering if Whey protein acts the same in the body as say, a piece of meat would. Can you really use it to fill up your macro goal?

I'm currently supposed to be eating 100g a day, but on most I only reach 60grams eating normal food. And when I'm doing my first bulk I'll probably have to eat 160grams... scary.

Could this be topped up with whey shakes? Will the result still be the same as when you get it from 8 pieces of chicken?? (That's 160 grams by the way... haha)

Again please ignore the ghost account I'm still here...

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  • TheTiagooo
    TheTiagooo Posts: 53 Member
    Unless you're hugely on top of your diet, I'd recommend an affordable protein powder. I don't eat much meat, so it helps to have whey protein on the days that I don't get enough of it. At around 100 calories a shake, it's also very efficient macro-wise.
  • Fruitylicious03
    Fruitylicious03 Posts: 301
    TheTiagooo wrote: »
    Unless you're hugely on top of your diet, I'd recommend an affordable protein powder. I don't eat much meat, so it helps to have whey protein on the days that I don't get enough of it. At around 100 calories a shake, it's also very efficient macro-wise.

    This is why I wanted to know if adding a few shakes in a day would be alright. Because 8 pieces of chicken, well, it's a whole chicken...that's a little scary for me personally...
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    Fruitylicious03 wrote: »
    TheTiagooo wrote: »
    Unless you're hugely on top of your diet, I'd recommend an affordable protein powder. I don't eat much meat, so it helps to have whey protein on the days that I don't get enough of it. At around 100 calories a shake, it's also very efficient macro-wise.

    This is why I wanted to know if adding a few shakes in a day would be alright. Because 8 pieces of chicken, well, it's a whole chicken...that's a little scary for me personally...

    Yup.
  • mrolphcoastguard
    mrolphcoastguard Posts: 1
    Fruitylicious03 wrote: »
    Hey everyone! Me AGAIN. Sorry about all the questions...:/

    I'm wondering if Whey protein acts the same in the body as say, a piece of meat would. Can you really use it to fill up your macro goal?

    I'm currently supposed to be eating 100g a day, but on most I only reach 60grams eating normal food. And when I'm doing my first bulk I'll probably have to eat 160grams... scary.

    Could this be topped up with whey shakes? Will the result still be the same as when you get it from 8 pieces of chicken?? (That's 160 grams by the way... haha)

    Again please ignore the ghost account I'm still here...

  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    If you get a quality protein powder/shake, then it should be comparable to meat. Meat offers a lot besides just protein, like iron, but a good protein supplement will be fortified with vitamins and micros. Just check the labels to see which is going to be best for your needs.
  • Fruitylicious03
    Fruitylicious03 Posts: 301
    hollydubs85 wrote: »
    If you get a quality protein powder/shake, then it should be comparable to meat. Meat offers a lot besides just protein, like iron, but a good protein supplement will be fortified with vitamins and micros. Just check the labels to see which is going to be best for your needs.

    Mine does have a looooong list of vitamins and other stuff on the nutrition label. Some of which I've never even heard of! Lol

  • 365andstillalive
    365andstillalive Posts: 663 Member
    Protein powders/supplements are totally fine to help you hit your protein macro; but like others are already mentioning your natural protein sources (meat, certain veggies, dairy) come with a variety of other nutrients you need. So use protein powder as it's meant to be used; as a supplement -- aka, still eat your normal foods to reach as much of your protein macro as possible.

    Also, since protein doesn't just come from meat, look at other foods that you could add to your diet. Greek yogurt has about 8g per 100 cals; Cheese string 6g per 60 cals; Edamame has a whopping 11g per 120 cal or so serving; Broccoli is around 3g for every 35 cals (and chalked full of fiber).

    I aim to eat 106g of protein every day in 1700 cals. I've looked into supplements a few times, but always found that just making that macro my top priority has worked out pretty well.
  • Fruitylicious03
    Fruitylicious03 Posts: 301
    365andstillalive wrote: »
    Protein powders/supplements are totally fine to help you hit your protein macro; but like others are already mentioning your natural protein sources (meat, certain veggies, dairy) come with a variety of other nutrients you need. So use protein powder as it's meant to be used; as a supplement -- aka, still eat your normal foods to reach as much of your protein macro as possible.

    Also, since protein doesn't just come from meat, look at other foods that you could add to your diet. Greek yogurt has about 8g per 100 cals; Cheese string 6g per 60 cals; Edamame has a whopping 11g per 120 cal or so serving; Broccoli is around 3g for every 35 cals (and chalked full of fiber).

    I aim to eat 106g of protein every day in 1700 cals. I've looked into supplements a few times, but always found that just making that macro my top priority has worked out pretty well.

    Here I can't find greek yoghurt or edamame. The other two I can. I am trying that though. I eat more cottage cheese, milk, and cold meats. I still don't make it. Although my calories p day are only 1370. So its a little harder to reach.
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