Now, a different supplement has stepped in as a popular lactose-free alternative: clear protein, a powder that dissolves in any glass of still or sparkling water. It can offer a fruity and juicy taste, which is why Americans have used it to keep their daily protein intake on track. Here\u2019s exactly what clear protein is and how it differs from whey protein. <\/p>\n
What is clear protein? <\/p>\n
Just like whey protein, clear protein<\/a> is sold as a powder. However, it can easily be mixed with water before being turned into a juice-like beverage. <\/p>\n For example, Bloom Nutrition sells a clear protein that comes in Strawberry Watermelon or Raspberry Lemon and uses collagen peptides to offer 20 grams of protein, according to the company\u2019s website. <\/p>\n The product is made with 15 grams of clear whey protein isolate, which is ultra-filtered to create an easy-to-digest and lactose-free way to gain protein. It also has only 90 calories and one gram of carbohydrates. <\/p>\n What\u2019s the difference between clear protein and whey protein?<\/p>\n The main difference between the two is how they\u2019re processed. For example, whey protein is derived from cow\u2019s milk and is a liquid that\u2019s separated during the cheese-making process, according to the Cleveland Clinic<\/a>. Unlike clear protein, whey contains varying amounts of lactose and fat in three common forms: concentrate, isolate and hydrolysate. <\/p>\n Meanwhile, clear protein is made from protein isolate or whey protein hydrolysate before it\u2019s further processed to create a lighter consistency that dissolves in water.<\/p>\n In an interview with Today.com<\/a>, Lena Beal, a cardiovascular dietitian and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, spoke about the differences. \u201cThe clear protein isn\u2019t necessarily healthier by default. It\u2019s the same protein just in a lighter format,\u201d Beal told the publication. <\/p>\n Just like clear protein, whey protein is sold as a powder and offers 20 grams of protein per scoop, depending on the product. So, the most noticeable difference between the two is the texture and taste. <\/p>\n Essentially, both options can help Americans reach their daily protein intake. For decades, the U.S. dietary guidelines and other sources have recommended that people consume 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight each day, or about 54 grams daily for a 150-pound person. <\/p>\n The new recommendation advises people to consume 1.2 grams to 1.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight \u2014 up to double the previous advice. However, health experts have been concerned about Americans overdoing their protein intake, and said it\u2019s important to still incorporate other nutrients<\/a>, like fiber, in their diets. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":476226,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[163,85,46,543],"class_list":["post-476225","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-nutrition","tag-health","tag-il","tag-israel","tag-nutrition"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/476225","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=476225"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/476225\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/476226"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=476225"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=476225"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=476225"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"Many](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/iStock-1473512324.jpeg\")
Many protein shakes are usually made with whey protein, a cheese-making by-product (Getty Images)<\/p>\n