Whey is a milk protein that’s processed into powder. Plant-based protein comes from sources like soy, pea, rice, hemp, or pumpkin seeds. Both whey and plant protein can help build and keep muscle.

I interviewed three experts to learn which type of protein powder is healthiest: plant-based or whey. Whey and casein protein powders are great because they include all nine essential amino acids and ...

Clear protein is lighter and easier to digest, while whey generally contains more calories and carbohydrates, which may support satiety and higher calorie needs.

There are about 6 grams of protein in an egg. Foods with even more protein than an egg include chicken, chickpeas, shrimp, lentils, tofu, and more.