The difference between the two supplements is huge. Everyone who is trying to become fit or to gain muscle must have already heard of these two names. We have put the difference between Mass gainer vs whey protein for you in an Infographic below:
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Mass Gainer:
Mass gainer is a supplement to gain weight. It is a mixture of Protein, carbohydrates and possibly fats. The most critical component in gaining weight is to consume more calories than you burn. The amount of calories gained from mass gainer may vary from 120 calories to even 1500 calories. People can choose the mass gainer based on their calorie requirement.
Whey protein:
Whey is the by-product of the cheese manufacturing process. When you make paneer (cottage cheese) at home and try to separate the curdled milk (solid portion) the liquid that is left unused is actually ‘whey’. This liquid contains protein, fat, lactose, water, etc in it. You strain it and let it go down the drain.
This liquid is processed (of course it is pasteurised first then micro-filtered) to produce a dry powder which you find packed in the form of a whey protein supplement.
To make the difference clear it is better to compare the two products side by side:
Mass Gainer VS Whey protein per serving:
| Description | Mass Gainer | Whey Protein |
| Product Name | Optimum Nutrition (ON) Serious Mass Weight Gainer Powder
|
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein |
| Grams per serving | 334g | 30.4g |
| Calories | 1263 | 119 |
| Protein | 50g | 24g |
| Carbs | 254g | 3g |
| Sugar | 20g(include in carb) | 1g(include in carb) |
| Fat | 3g | 1g |
Lets compare the two products value per 10 grams:
Mass gainer vs Whey protein per 10 grams:
| Description | Mass Gainer | Whey Protein |
| Product Name | Optimum Nutrition (ON) Serious Mass Weight Gainer Powder
|
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein |
| Grams | 10g | 10g |
| Calories | 37.84 | 39.14 |
| Protein | 1.49g | 7.89g |
| Carbs | 7.6g | 0.98g |
| Sugar | 0.59g(include in carb) | 0.25g(include in carb) |
| Fat | 0.89g | 0.32g |
As it can be seen from above comparison, Mass gainer has more carbohydrates and whey protein has more amount of protein.
Mass gainer is focussed towards a particular group of skinny people who are eager to gain weight fast whereas Whey protein helps individuals to fulfil a variety of needs including those who want to gain weight as well as who want to lose weight.
Whey protein if used with some natural sources of complex carbs can help increase body weight in a healthy way.