Calorie comparison
Orange Juice vs Protein Shake
Per 100 grams, orange juice is the lighter choice by 7 calories, while protein shake delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Orange Juice | Protein Shake |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 45 | 52 |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 8 g |
| Carbs | 10 g | 4 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 1 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🧃 Orange Juice
1 cup (248 g)
112 cal
1.7 g protein · 24.8 g carbs · 0.5 g fat
🥤 Protein Shake
1 scoop in water (350 g)
182 cal
28 g protein · 14 g carbs · 3.5 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, orange juice or protein shake?
Per 100 g, orange juice has 45 calories and protein shake has 52. Orange Juice is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, orange juice or protein shake?
Orange Juice has 0.7 g of protein per 100 g; protein shake has 8 g. Protein Shake wins on protein.
Is orange juice or protein shake better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward orange juice — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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