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I think a more useful measure would be cost per gram of protein. Serving size and number varies so widely that its not a fair comparison for high % and low % proteins.
I’m a member of a site you have to pay to access called consumerlab that did test protein powders. They said that all of them they tested were actually accurate.
So I just came to US like a month ago and realised that people promote brands just based on what they say on labes, I mean dude how do you know that it’s accurate without a lab test? Back in India we have lots of companies fooling people and there are people who post their individual lab tests online on yt, I don’t see that here lol
Sir you are absolutely amazing 👏🏽 ❤. You're the only person that broke down protein powder brands in an intellectual way and had great graphics to follow along. Best video I've seen thus far 🙌🏾💪🏾.
I’m so glad someone finally made a video like this! I hate buying stuff when I don’t know what it’s like, and this really helps the decision making process! I had two things I wanted to mention - 1. Premier Protein has protein powders you can mix into a shake; not just the RTD containers. Their vanilla has been a staple of mine for over a year now. It’s super cheap (I think) and I personally really like the flavor 2. And speaking of flavor, I’ve heard horrific things about the MyProtein flavors SPECIFICALLY in the states. Anything from it just tastes bad to it used to be really good but now tastes like chemicals - it’s made it really hard to want to commit to it. Just figured I’d put that out there But thank you again for making this video!
Appreciate the love, man. Thank you. And ya, Premier Protein does have whey powder, I just haven't tried it yet. Is it good? It seems like it has a lower percentage of protein of calories (80%). I haven't tried a lot of MyProtein flavors, but the one I tried was fine. Someone else in the comments mentioned they tried a bunch of flavors and really enjoyed some of them. ONe was a bit "chemically", but the others seemed decent. Taste is just a really hard thing to review. Everyone is different.
@@feast_good of course! It’s got 150 Calories, 30g protein, 1g sugar, and 2g of fat (1g saturated) So with Premiere, the vanilla can vary on versatility (chocolate lends itself better to more niche uses) but just as a shake it’s perfectly fine, especially on a budget. It doesn’t have the same cake-ish taste I would say PEScience vanilla has, it’s almost more of a darker flavor (idk how else to describe it) while still being just sweet enough (I don’t like super sweet proteins all the time). On a scale from 1-Ryse, I would say a 5 or 6. I found it to be best when mixed with some cinnamon and refrigerated for a few hours; it completely smooths out the texture and tastes really close to PEScience snickerdoodle. It’s also lends itself incredibly well to protein smoothies. I’ve used it to recreate Smoothie Kings gladiator recipe and I think it even tastes better. If you’re doing more niche things like the Ninja Creami ice creams or baking stuff, it can be hit or miss. It’s definitely designed for shakes and smoothies, but it can definitely be used for other things if needed. It’s just not optimal in my opinion. But for $25 a tub, ($1.08 an ounce) and for being incredibly commercially available, I’d say it’s worth it, for beginners especially, but maybe not necessary for more intermediate protein consumers But sorry for yapping, hopefully this answers anything you were wondering😂
@@feast_good The chocolate premier protein powder is really good tasting and not overly sweet. Vanilla tastes alright, but its not good for a vanilla flavor in my opinion. I usually just mix a scoop of each
Dymatize is expensive, unless you find the periodic Amazon price of $66 for 70+ servings. This price has really worked for me. 2.5 month supply, and it goes on sale for $66 more often than that.
Yup, the cost is the ONLY real reason this didn't rank higher on the tier list. It's an excellent protein. And when I say price, it's just the price variability. You can find such a huge range.
I 100% agree with you. And ya, the only thing that brings down Dymatize on this list is really the price discrepancies. I don't want people to think that it's not high quality, it really is. If you can find it for cheaper then it's definitely a top pick. But, Transparent Labs is my current favorite/go-to and I really like PEScience for baking/mixing in with food.
@@feast_good I haven't tried many brands, but in my opinion Rule 1 has really good mixability and that's a win for me. Both the Isolate version and the Whey Blend version. I hate having to use a shaker bottle every time, especially on MuscleTech Isowhey
Gold Standard is just too good a value to beat in my opinion. I’ve always wanted to try other brands but I can’t do it when I can get 70-80 servings of GS for less than $60. I take it every day, including on my off days, and it works.
I feel vindicated! I've been using Gold Standard for years. Granted, I dont just throw my powder in a shaker, I add bananas, raw honey, raw oats, peanut butter and plain yogurt into mine and hit it with the blender, so flavor has never really been a problem for my shakes. The handful of times I've had GS by itself, I've found the rich chocolate flavor was delicious.
If you ever want to change it up, sub that yogurt for cottage cheese. Same exact consistency (the curds will be smoothed with blending) and it gets rid of that tangy yogurt taste which sometimes I don't love. Also super healthy 😁
Its crazy how expensive Protein powder has come in the last 5-10 years unfortunately like everything else. I personally use ISO 100. I aim for 1-2 scoops a day. I've used O/N Whey dozens of if times in the past and even Isopure ready to drink coconut protein flavor which i love but its ridiculously expensive 🫰.
I just buy nutricost unflavored isolate and add a tbsp of nesquik. 30g protein / 130 Cals / scoop, mixes great and super cheap. All this branding and flavor stuff is ridiculous
I would rank Dymatize higher. 71 scoops for $95 on vitamin shoppe $1.35 a scoop and Vitamin Shoppe normally runs 20% online quite often. Seems to be a great option!
I ran ISOPURE for a couple years (because of the added micronutrients), then switched to Dymatize and fell in love sometime in 2020. They frequently go on sale on Amazon which makes it in my opinion the best when it comes to flavors, mixability and protein ratios. However, whenever I am on an aggressive cut I find myself doing 3-4 scoops of whey every day so the cost ends up destroying me if I run it longer than just a few months. On my most recent cut I switched over to COSTCO's Whey. It tastes okay, definitely not the best I have ever tried but the cost per scoop is insanely low. $47 for a massive 5.5lb bag so it's a no brainer cost-wise. My favorite flavor of all time was the ISO 100 Orange Dreamsicle. Holy smokes is it the most delicious protein I ever had. I loved mixing it with oats and berries as a quick pre workout snack. It will always have my heart.
There are definitely better ones out there now, but we all have to recognize ON's impact on the industry. It should still be considered by many people as a protein to take.
great overview - i usually skip around in these videos to get to the point, but i found everything you said to be valuable and watched all the way through. i would just recommend upgrading the mic setup since the audio was very peaky and harsh to listen to
Great list overall, but Dymatize Iso-100 should be higher, the only real knock against it is the price point. Used to find it at Sam's club for less than $1 per scoop, now even the 5lb tub is around $1.30. Though i will say the Fruity Pebbles flavor is worth every penny 🤤🤤 I do have a bit of a gripe with the consistency of the list though. Case in point: The Premier protein RTD's were "Rough Reps" mainly due to price point, yet Thorne was put in Protein Paradise despite the knock against it being price point and flavor profile. Curious as to the reasoning behind that. Edit: Forgot to mention Pure Protein really should be at the bottom. I know the plus to it was that it's available at Walmart and such, but Optimum Nutrition and dymatize are also available at Walmart and for roughly the same price. Given that optimum nutrition and dymatize and other better brands are widely available, the availability of pure protein really is irrelevant. The Pure Protein bars though are S Tier as far as value goes, i eat those daily.
Crazy that core nutritionals, and nutrabio, two brands that pride themselves on transparency, non-proprietary blends, and effective dosages aren't on here. Easily god tier.
Nutrabio isolate strawberry ice cream is one of the best flavors I've ever tasted. Like melted ice cream. You may also be interested in magnum nutraceuticals. Their original flavors are amazing. It's a blend of 4 isolates.
@@anthonygomez472 interested in trying nutrabio, do you usually just mix it with water? i'm typically one to make a full on meal out of my shakes and am looking to cut down to a more simple intake. vanilla flavor doesn't cut it for me in only water
I’ve never had an issue with the Gold Standard Whey in my shake cup. I’ve been taking it for years. It’s great value. Flavor works fine for me. I take it every day currently. I mix in a scoop with 8 oz of water, nothing else, shake it up in my Helimix shaker cup. There could be a better protein, but you can’t beat the value. 70-80 servings at Costco for less than $60.
Glad I watched this. I was just about to buy some Muscle Milk today because it's fairly cheap out here right now. I'll take my time and I plan on getting the best top-tier protein powder for me, instead of flocking to a cheap yet popular brand which is a waste of money overall
No it is not the cleanest by far. They use an emulsifier, soy lechitin. Transparent Labs is cleaner and also has 28g vs Isopure’s 25g. Transparent Labs uses zero emulsifiers. Four ingredients for Transparent Labs and a whole list of ingredients for Isopure…. I don’t need my protein to be a multivitamin.
@@feast_good Nutra bio clear whey isolate protein, nutra bio regular isolate protein,panda supps protein, alpha lion super human protein, bum itholate protein, Inspired ISO-PF Protein
@@feast_good Lol! Beverly since 1967. I 1st bought Beverly from the owner himself who traveled the country going to bodybuilding shows. He was at the Lone Star Classic in Fort Worth in 1982. Two of my friends were competing in the Teens. Yep, I've been in bodybuilding that long.
Loved the video. Thank you for your time and experience. You missed my brand from Equate which is Walmart's brand and a very common and inexpensive version here in the USA. If you ever add a remake, please consider adding Equate Whey Protein. Thank you. Still a terrific video 👍🏽
Thanks, appreciate those kind words. I'm familiar with Equate, I've just never tried it personally, which is why it wasn't on the list. I'll definitely find some time to buy and test it though and include it in the next one.
Muscle milk, tastes so fucking good. The sludge is basically chocolate pudding. I understand not getting it because of carbs/fat but you can’t deny the taste.
This video is excellent bro. What do you think about nutriticost? Thank you for the information about the percentages of actual protein in the products
You know what? A LOT of people have been asking for a review on Nutricost. I plan on making a dedicated video. I'm still in the process of testing it, so I don't want to say anything before reviewing it fully.
I think Optimum should've been middle of the whey while Isopure either protein paradise or king of gains but I may be biased due to sensitivity to lactose. Transparent labs is great but a bit pricey, really like the chocolate peanut butter. I get vanilla isopure from Costco so it's more cost effective.
Ya, isopure could have gone either way. A lot of people think it should have been one tier higher. Perhaps it should have. Somewhere else in the comments I explain my ratianole a bit more. And I just dropped a dedicated video on isopure if you want to check it out.
How does this guy not have more subs?!? Underrated channel. So much time, effort, and energy put into your videos. Super informative. No frills - straight to the point!
Transparent Labs is good stuff, i recently have tried the Bone Broth protein by paleo valley and its amazing, tastes amazing--digests easy no bloating... its in my top tier with Transparent Labs
I think showing the amount of protein you get per dollar would have helped show the price disparity between some of these better. For example, ON is about $1.01 per serving vs PEScience's $1.27. That doesn't look like a huge difference until you realize that's 23.68 grams per dollar vs 18.86.
@@feast_goodThe only problem with price per serving is each brand has different amounts of protein per serving. Price per gram of protein provides a more consistent measurement of cost across brands.
Would be nice to have a review on protein concentrate and isolate separately and, secondly, to have a review based on the quality of protein (objectively, like lab tested)v price - disregarding how good or bad different tastes are or whether a scoop is attached. This one, I found to be very subjective
Ya, you're right, but there's just so many brands that mix isolate and concentrate, and don't tell consumers in their marketing. So I think for the average consumer, when someone sees "whey protein" they don't know the difference between isolate and concentrate and they just assume it's all the same.
@ true, but then if you manage to make a systematic comparison, it would be even more valuable. ) May be, (1) concentrate (2) mix (3) isolate - and an introduction describing benefits and disadvantages of each type. Just a thought.) Good luck!
Thanks for putting this together. As others have mentioned, using cost per gram of protein would be better, based on this I have found Myproein to be a good deal when it's on sale (35-50% off is typical). Also splitting out the isolate from the regular whey would be useful given the higher cost of the isolate.
I think cost per gram of protein would be better for a video called "Best Cheap Whey Protein Powders" or something. But a better representation of quality is protein percentage of calories. But yes, MyProtein is a good deal when you can get it on sale (which is very often).
Yeah silly. All of his points are good for it. Then he goes on to talk about Impact having loads of artificial sweeteners and such and puts it higher for seemingly no reason
Definitely let me know how you like Transparent Labs. If you want recommendations on flavors, check out my other video: ua-cam.com/video/4Ll1r9PBoQM/v-deo.html
My boy didn't put the perfect sports - new Zealand diesel whey isolate. That is the best bang for buck. Especially when you get in a deal. Also it has 27g of protein with only 30g of scoop size. The ones that he showed most of them has 25g of protein with scoop size of 35g to 45g is some cases, which is bizarre. 😅😅
A couple things: -It doesn't have 3rd party testing. They do their own "quality assurance testing" in house, but since it's not 3rd party tested, you really don't know how biased their testing protocols are. -They use soy lecithin and xanthan gum for texture and mixability. This isn't a drawback for some people, but for me, I prefer something without these additives. -There was nothing wrong with the chocolate flavor that I tried. But was it the best chocolate flavor I've ever had? Nah. It was mid. -Plus, it's not the cheapest protein, between $1.58 and $2.28 per serving, which is above the average cost of around $1.34. Most good protein powders are above the average, so I can't knock the price too much, but it's just another thing to consider int terms of being mid.
@@feast_goodwait, in the vid you said you were “blown away” by the flavor…. Did you accidentally overhype it or can mid flavors blow you away? I’ve never tried, I’m just genuinely confused
Don’t forget to include quality filtration process and heavy metal percentage, I know it takes research but as a Biotech engineer, I had to mention it.
I just wanted to take a moment to say how much I appreciate the quality of your videos! Your content is always informative and engaging. I've been considering trying out AGN Roots Grass-Fed Whey and would love to hear your thoughts on it. Have you had a chance to review or try it? Any insights you can share would be really helpful!
Thank you, that means a lot. You're now the 2nd person who has requested a review on AGN Roots Grass Fed Whey, so I'll buy a bottle and test it. Stay tuned.
Rule 1 is my go to protien powder due to the price, availability, a solid PPP (protien purity percentage) of up to 87% that is fast acting. And for having a great flavor selection that mixes well and for it providing over 6g of BCAAs per serving. 💪
Yup, it's a TOTALLY solid protein. Like I said, the only thing keeping it out of King of Gains is the artificial food dyes. There's a lot of negative research coming out about these types of additives. I'm personally trying to avoid them.
I never understood the protein per gram scoop ratio issue. The more the ratio, the worse the taste. You’re still getting the same amount of protein as others.. assuming it’s not spiked, 25 grams is 25 grams. Regardless of the scoop size
Ascent is one of the healthiest on this list and tastes good and good price if you buy at costco. Also, I shake mine in a blender bottle without an agitator and it dissolves easily.
I really enjoyed my time using Ascent protein. My only gripe is its lower percentage of protein of total calories compared to others on the list. But if you can get it at a good price at Costco, then nothing wrong.
@ronaldmccutcheon1329 in my opinion it's the quality and blend of the whey used along with the fact they aren't putting Ace K and sucralose in there. Not something I want to be consuming.
You can get my protein powder for 60 cents per scoop easily! Get 5.5lb whey isolate, apply a code from a content creator like MAXE, sometimes there's free shipping otherwise it'll be 70 cents per scoop. You'll get 81 servings at 60-70 cents per scoop.
i tried the muscletech vanilla, it was good but it had a smell and taste that i wasnt fond of, now im trying the optimum nutrition double choco, its alright bit bland of a taste and if it doesnt have enough water, there'll be a slight bitter aftertaste. heard if goes really well with milk tho but my body doesnt take milk well :( thanks for the video, very informative and well presented. you deserve more subs
Thanks that means a lot. The double chocolate Optimum Nutrition is definitely better with Milk or any milk substitute. If you want something sweeter, go with the milk chocolate next time.
Putting ISOpure in the middle blow Gold Standard......... big yikes! I think its wrong to put price as a factor for ranking. Are you going to put a Ferrari 499 mid tier because of price? No. you rank purely based on product. ISO pure has a ratio of 1.24 and Gold Standard is 1.26 WITHOUT the mild multi-vitamin.
Would love to see how Biohealth Precision ISO stacks against the rest reviewed. I’m currently on PEScience and it’s good, I like it. But I like Biohealth’s too.
@@feast_good I like the taste for sure. Not sure how old they as a company, they’re gaining popularity here in Los Angeles, CA, USA. I think they’re based out of here in the L.A. County.
I just tried the Colossal Labs protein. It came in a 12-pound bucket and was dirt cheap per serving. It also tastes amazing! I got the cookies and cream flavor. It has 25g of protein per serving and BCAAs.
Never heard of it or tried it. Just looked it up though. You're right, it does look dirt cheap. If you're looking for a budget protein, perhaps this is something to consider. A few reasons why I'm not going to use it though: It's not 3rd party tested, it's only 77% protein percent of calories (I try and only stick to protein powders that are 85% or higher), and on the website they don't list the full ingredient panel, which is a BIG drawback for transprency.
ISO 100 only has a few vendors, Amazon, Target and Walmart ect. easy access to all of them. Why knock them down when the other protein powder that are harder to get didnt get knocked down? Like the ones you have to order directly from their web-site. Very Bias. One of the best protein powders you cant middle tier for no reason besides bias.
Dymatize ISO 100 is a great product, and based on what you prioritize in a protein powder, it might be a bit higher in terms of rankings (2nd tier vs 3rd tier). However, it's definitely not the 1st tier. -You're right, you can buy it at multiple places. However, the issue is that the prices can vary wildly. In my research, I found it priced between $1.67-$3.28 per serving. If you buy the protein at the top end of that range, you're literally buying the most expensive protein powder on the market. However, the issue is that consumers walking the aisle of Target aren't going to whip out their calculators and start figuring out the cost per serving. So one day, they might be getting good value if they find a deal off Amazon, and the next day they might be getting screwed if picking up a bottle at the local store. Consumers want price consistency. (I don't want to downplay this point. So I'll say it again, the wide range in pricing is the main reason it's not in the 1st tier. So in my opinion, it now competes for either 2nd or 3rd tier, and I put it in the 3rd tier because of the next two reasons) -I've tried a few flavors now, and while I do enjoy them, are they the best protein flavors I've ever had? Definitely not. This might just be a "me thing", but I do find their flavors to be too sweet. Taste is subjective, so that might not be a problem for you. They sweeten their protein with both sucralose and stevia, which is likely the issue when it comes to being too sweet. One sweetener is enough. Again, taste is hard to rank for everybody equally. So yes, there is some bias when it comes to this point. -Lastly, their nutrition label is a bit weird. They list their protein per serving to be 25g and then have it as 50% of your daily protein intake. This seems ridiculous because it states that people should only aim for 50 grams of protein per day, which is insanely low. Now, experienced users like yourself might ignore this. But for newbies (which is a big part of my audience), they might assume that all you need is 2 scoops of ISO 100 to get all of your daily protein intake. Obviously not the case.
@@feast_good This clearly reveals your bias. When purchased from an authorized dealer, the price remains consistent-either at MSRP or discounted. The full retail price is $1.60 per scoop, but it’s often available at a much lower cost during sales. For an isolated protein, this pricing is quite competitive in today’s market. While taste is inherently subjective, many consider this brand to produce the best-tasting protein on the market. They pioneered the milk cereal flavor trend and excel with their Fruity Pebbles variant. The criticisms you've leveled against them could easily apply to any protein powder on the market, further underscoring your bias, which you have now reiterated with certainty.
Swolverine protein powder, 26 g protein out of a 31 g scoop and taste great. It's the only contender found for Transparent labs protein powder, 28 g out of a 35 g scoop!
Funny enough, I haven't tried their protein (only their pre-workout), but it's on my list to try VERY soon. It definitely has a higher protein percent of calories compared to most proteins on this list and I love the look of their simple ingredient panel. Will put out a video after I test it.
Protein powders are overrated/overpriced and not necessarily at all. You don’t need it- just real food. I’m willing to bet most of these are from the same factory just with a different label. I’m Currently 240lbs and benching near 400. No roids/supplements/pre-workout at all. Fitness industry full of crap. If people realized how little protein you actually need this industry would collapse.
powder is easier to absorb. BUT that part about they come from the same factory im really agree. just like different clothing brand but they source from the same factory in china or vietnam.
Your list makes little sense. You need to weight and score accordingly, passing this off as fun is a bit dishonest given you are trying to steer people to your top 2.
I haven't tried it, so can't speak from experience. Quickly looked at the website though. The chocolate flavor is 92% protein percent of calories, which is awesome to see. Any protein above 85% should get some attention. They do use a lot of fillers/thickeners in their ingredient list though. So if you're looking for a more natural product, it might not be a good fit. The brand also says it's 3rd party tested. I can't find any other information on their site about the results of these lab tests, but I guess you can take their word. I'd still like to see more transparency. Seems like a decent price - $1.87 per serving. The average cost of protein is $1.34, but when you factor in a higher protein percentage and 3rd party testing, you need to expect to pay more. I can't speak to the taste, mixability, etc., and there doesn't seem like there's a lot of flavor variety. So people that want a lot of unique flavors might be disappointed. There's a lot more to cover in a full protein review, but these are some initial thoughts.
I've never even heard of Tym before. It's not very well known. Can you give me any background on the company/product? I just looked at the ingredient label and looks decent. What do you like about it?
@@feast_good It's a brand mainly used by athletes across a wide spectrum of sports (NFL, NHL, Olympic athletes etc). It's main USP is that it certified to be free of banned substances as per WADA/USADA list and contains natural flavours and stevia. It's also the nutrition partner to the legendary Chip Smith Performance systems. It's formulated by renowned nutritionist Dr Rob Wildman
I know you can’t test everything, but I would have liked to see Pro Jym from Jim Supplement Science, Metabolic Drive by Biotest, Combat Whey, and Jay Robb whey protein. These are fairly popular. I have used all of them. I’m more interested in quality and purity and price then taste and mixability.
Quest Nutrition protein powder is by far the best tasting and isn't loaded with junk. Surprised that it wasn't reviewed. I've had Ghost before and the taste seems a bit strange compared to Quest, even though the ingredients are just about the same.
I just haven't tested Quest thoroughly in order to make it on this list yet. Everything that's on this list I've tried for at least 1 month. So I definitely need to give Quest an honesty try.
I was on the fence between transparent labs and pure choice farms. I went with the pure choice but I plan to try transparent labs in the future and I want to try their creatine as well.
Let me know how you like Pure Choice. I've never tried it. But ya, I can't speak highly enough of Transparent Labs and I test A LOT of protein powders.
@ so I tried the chocolate and I like it. It’s not overly sweet which is a plus for me. There’s only a few ingredients. It blends well in a smoothie with my blender but it needs a shaker bottle with a ball if you just want to mix it with milk or water. Once it’s mixed it’s smooth. I had no stomach upset whatsoever. I wish they had more flavors, but other than that it’s great.
I tried transparent labs after being a long time gold standard user....surprisingly I feel much better in recovery and workouts with Gold Standard than transparent labs. Not sure why but it's noticeable. 6 day a week PPL split 🤷
I bought and tested every single one of these protein powders over the last 2 years, trying each of them for a full month. None of these protein powder companies sponsor me.
ORGAIN+A scoop of whey of your choice=fantastic well rounded shake. Pour it over ice in a glass with a straw, and it's basically a milk shake. Use 1 serving of PB2 FIT for an extra 8g protien and thicker consistency 👌🏽
Now that I'm older and have more money to treat my body better, I've really been enjoying Axe and Sledge FarmFed, from the taste to the digestibility that one is awesome! Neverending Chocolate is currently favorite flavor
Never tried it. It has some intresting qualities though. It has some digestive enzymes, which might help it sit better in the stomach for those that have problem with digestion. It's also a whey blend, mostly concentrate. I can tell because of the higher carb content. As such, it's only 75% protein, which is right at the threshold of what I would consider a "good" protein. You really don't want to buy anything that's less than 75%, when there are better options for 85-90%+. There are a ton of gums and thickeners, which some people might care about. Most protein powders will have 1 thickener to try and increase the texture of the shake. But Nitrotech has sunflower letchitin, cellulose gum, xantham gum, and carrageenan. That seems over the top when it comes to thickeners. Interesting, it also has 3g of creatine per serving. The clinical dose for creatine is 3-5g, so the dosing is good, but if you're taking creatine, you need to make sure you're taking it every day to get the benefits. So you'd need to at least take 1 serving of nitro tech every day, even on non-training days. Some people might like this ingredient stack (protein + creatine), others might prefer to take their creatine separately. Price is $1.80 per serving for the 4lb tub. The average cost of protein powder is $1.34 per serving, but higher quality ones are around that $1.80 mark. I can't find anywhere on the website that says Nitrotech is 3rd party tested. IMO that's the gold standard for transparency, so disappointed to not see that. But like I said, I've never tried it. So maybe others can chime in.
I'd love to see BSN Syntha-6 isolate, & their edge version added to this tier list. I prefer the syntha-6 isolate cause of the 25g of protein per scoop and its not crazy expensive around .97$ per ounce or 1.30$ per scoop which puts it around the decently priced Proteins. Anyways great list glad to see some of the others like Optimum which i used to use is on here.
@@feast_good Orgain compared even to Costco whey isolate is so cheap at 42% protein, if that is not good enough, hey, double your dose and stop complaining, it is still cheaper that whey. In addition as micron powder, I am still waiting for the report that proves whey propaganda true that it is more absorbable. And if vegan protein is not, double the dose and stop complaining. I hear nonstop on 100% of influencer social media TikTok to UA-cam that whey is superior over vegan nuts with no evidence. I doubt there is evidence, and it is about screaming to justify the exorbitant price. A big can of Orgain on sale is $25, and the can of isolate is $85, so I need a 3x to 4x justification for whey. Although latest Costco is whey is in bags and there was a sale last month on it. Something like $65.
Classically, protein means meat, but there is milk fat protein (whey), collagen protein, and plant protein (often seeds), and isolate protein. The others are all proteins and none are meat. I presume why influencers push 100% whey and isolate is called money from those retailers as collagen and plant protein is vastly cheaper. Keep in mind, milk protein is not meat protein so arguing somehow seed protein is not protein is disingenuous. If the argument for whey is it comes from a cow, so does collagen protein. It comes from bone marrow, so is closer to meat than milk.
Ya, I've been meaning to try Jocko Molk. I'm a bit deterred because it's only 76% protein percent of calories, but given it's growing popularity, I still think I need to do a review on it.
Glad to find some agreed with me on Bodytech. The macros are great, especially the calories! I have had several, and wasn't crazy about the flavor at all. But everything else was so good! ...until I recently ordered the chocolate peanut butter flavor 😂😂😂. The flavor can only be described as "chocolate ashtray"....yes, it taste like ashtray. And I can't wrap my head around that. And won't be using their products anymore.
Yo this would be cool if you can do this video with social media brand protein powders. Brands that sponsor or are backed by a lot of fitness influencers.
I love that idea. Do you have a list of these protein powders? It would help me out a lot since then I can just buy them and don't have to do a ton of social media research beforehand.
Premier at Costco is $30 for a case of 18 or 1.66 each. The price (2.50 to $3.00) quoted here is the single drink cost in a convince store. This our morning and gym protein drink. Jim
I personally use the BodyTech whey isolate. None of the flavors ever bothered me, especially since I drink my shakes quickly anyway. Most of the time, I mix it with milk. I use Premier for on the go when I'm out of town.
I've only tried 1 beef protein and it was from ATP Labs. I actually REALLY liked it. I would use it more often, but it's just more expensive than whey protein.
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Can you do a review of Dr Brian Whey Isolate?
@@sba_14 Never heard of it. What's it about?
@@feast_good Google it, it's a protein powder brand, saw it online
Do a review of r1 whey isolate@@feast_good
Just saw your video. Can you give me your opinion on BSN Whey Protein.
I think a more useful measure would be cost per gram of protein. Serving size and number varies so widely that its not a fair comparison for high % and low % proteins.
I agree. But I wonder whether the prices change for the same bottle depending on country, region, store, etc.
Tiktok shop has ryse at like half retail so u mean retail?
@@SameerBasil Why do I see ON Gold coming from Sri Lanka cheaper than anywhere else? Is it made there?
Nice review but to take it a step further, get it lab tested and see how accurate the protein content are. Start exposing these products!
Because that would be very expensive
I’m a member of a site you have to pay to access called consumerlab that did test protein powders. They said that all of them they tested were actually accurate.
Wdym expose I think people would find out pretty quickly if the their protein was fake 😂
UA-camrs are the next truthers!
So I just came to US like a month ago and realised that people promote brands just based on what they say on labes, I mean dude how do you know that it’s accurate without a lab test? Back in India we have lots of companies fooling people and there are people who post their individual lab tests online on yt, I don’t see that here lol
Sir you are absolutely amazing 👏🏽 ❤. You're the only person that broke down protein powder brands in an intellectual way and had great graphics to follow along. Best video I've seen thus far 🙌🏾💪🏾.
That means so much to me. It's comments like this that are so motivating.
I’m so glad someone finally made a video like this! I hate buying stuff when I don’t know what it’s like, and this really helps the decision making process!
I had two things I wanted to mention -
1. Premier Protein has protein powders you can mix into a shake; not just the RTD containers. Their vanilla has been a staple of mine for over a year now. It’s super cheap (I think) and I personally really like the flavor
2. And speaking of flavor, I’ve heard horrific things about the MyProtein flavors SPECIFICALLY in the states. Anything from it just tastes bad to it used to be really good but now tastes like chemicals - it’s made it really hard to want to commit to it. Just figured I’d put that out there
But thank you again for making this video!
Appreciate the love, man. Thank you.
And ya, Premier Protein does have whey powder, I just haven't tried it yet. Is it good? It seems like it has a lower percentage of protein of calories (80%).
I haven't tried a lot of MyProtein flavors, but the one I tried was fine. Someone else in the comments mentioned they tried a bunch of flavors and really enjoyed some of them. ONe was a bit "chemically", but the others seemed decent. Taste is just a really hard thing to review. Everyone is different.
@@feast_good of course!
It’s got 150 Calories, 30g protein, 1g sugar, and 2g of fat (1g saturated)
So with Premiere, the vanilla can vary on versatility (chocolate lends itself better to more niche uses) but just as a shake it’s perfectly fine, especially on a budget. It doesn’t have the same cake-ish taste I would say PEScience vanilla has, it’s almost more of a darker flavor (idk how else to describe it) while still being just sweet enough (I don’t like super sweet proteins all the time). On a scale from 1-Ryse, I would say a 5 or 6. I found it to be best when mixed with some cinnamon and refrigerated for a few hours; it completely smooths out the texture and tastes really close to PEScience snickerdoodle.
It’s also lends itself incredibly well to protein smoothies. I’ve used it to recreate Smoothie Kings gladiator recipe and I think it even tastes better.
If you’re doing more niche things like the Ninja Creami ice creams or baking stuff, it can be hit or miss. It’s definitely designed for shakes and smoothies, but it can definitely be used for other things if needed. It’s just not optimal in my opinion. But for $25 a tub, ($1.08 an ounce) and for being incredibly commercially available, I’d say it’s worth it, for beginners especially, but maybe not necessary for more intermediate protein consumers
But sorry for yapping, hopefully this answers anything you were wondering😂
@@feast_good The chocolate premier protein powder is really good tasting and not overly sweet. Vanilla tastes alright, but its not good for a vanilla flavor in my opinion. I usually just mix a scoop of each
Dymatize is expensive, unless you find the periodic Amazon price of $66 for 70+ servings. This price has really worked for me. 2.5 month supply, and it goes on sale for $66 more often than that.
Yup, the cost is the ONLY real reason this didn't rank higher on the tier list. It's an excellent protein. And when I say price, it's just the price variability. You can find such a huge range.
There is no bpi in this list.😂😂😂
The best protien you can get now..
@@_vk03 Why do you like BPI so much? Genuinely curious.
@@feast_good best results. And no amino profile spiking
I’m happy the only problem you had on it was the cost. They sell it at HEB so that’s what I get.
I have tried many brands over the years, and Transparent Labs, PEScience, and Dymatize have always been my favorites
I 100% agree with you. And ya, the only thing that brings down Dymatize on this list is really the price discrepancies. I don't want people to think that it's not high quality, it really is. If you can find it for cheaper then it's definitely a top pick. But, Transparent Labs is my current favorite/go-to and I really like PEScience for baking/mixing in with food.
@@feast_good I haven't tried many brands, but in my opinion Rule 1 has really good mixability and that's a win for me. Both the Isolate version and the Whey Blend version. I hate having to use a shaker bottle every time, especially on MuscleTech Isowhey
Gold Standard is just too good a value to beat in my opinion. I’ve always wanted to try other brands but I can’t do it when I can get 70-80 servings of GS for less than $60. I take it every day, including on my off days, and it works.
You should do a tier list like this with pre-work out there’s definitely lots of them
Coming soon
Dark Labs - Crack. I did it 1 time and im never doing again 😂
@@AtaWest LOL. Too high stim?
@@AtaWestThat og stuff was actually so insane
@@AtaWestI’m on it 😂
I feel vindicated! I've been using Gold Standard for years. Granted, I dont just throw my powder in a shaker, I add bananas, raw honey, raw oats, peanut butter and plain yogurt into mine and hit it with the blender, so flavor has never really been a problem for my shakes. The handful of times I've had GS by itself, I've found the rich chocolate flavor was delicious.
If you ever want to change it up, sub that yogurt for cottage cheese. Same exact consistency (the curds will be smoothed with blending) and it gets rid of that tangy yogurt taste which sometimes I don't love. Also super healthy 😁
@jonathanscott3440 the cottage cheese don't give it a bad flavor? I hate the taste that the plain yogurt gives it
I buy it all the time too, I was disappointed when he did not tell us what % of protein it is..
Agree. I've been taking Gold Standard for years, so it feels good to see the positive rating
Gold Standard is my go to. I get it at Costco. Best bang for your money.
Its crazy how expensive Protein powder has come in the last 5-10 years unfortunately like everything else. I personally use ISO 100. I aim for 1-2 scoops a day. I've used O/N Whey dozens of if times in the past and even Isopure ready to drink coconut protein flavor which i love but its ridiculously expensive 🫰.
Ya, there's a video on the channel talking about how expensive protein powder is now. The price of ON has gone up 50% in the last few years.
I always try to stay around $1 a serving
@@JROB447 That's a tough number to stick too. Not sure how many options exist at $1 or under, but it's very few.
@@feast_good im always searching for discounts lol and costco's protein powder is less than $1 a serving at retail
Cocoa Pebbles is amazing
Dymatize iso 100 S tier any day what an amazing protein!
I just buy nutricost unflavored isolate and add a tbsp of nesquik. 30g protein / 130 Cals / scoop, mixes great and super cheap. All this branding and flavor stuff is ridiculous
I would rank Dymatize higher.
71 scoops for $95 on vitamin shoppe $1.35 a scoop and Vitamin Shoppe normally runs 20% online quite often. Seems to be a great option!
Even before watching the upload, I must say the names of the tiers are gold 😂
Got me to click 🤫😊🙃
LOL. I had fun with that part.
I ran ISOPURE for a couple years (because of the added micronutrients), then switched to Dymatize and fell in love sometime in 2020. They frequently go on sale on Amazon which makes it in my opinion the best when it comes to flavors, mixability and protein ratios. However, whenever I am on an aggressive cut I find myself doing 3-4 scoops of whey every day so the cost ends up destroying me if I run it longer than just a few months. On my most recent cut I switched over to COSTCO's Whey. It tastes okay, definitely not the best I have ever tried but the cost per scoop is insanely low. $47 for a massive 5.5lb bag so it's a no brainer cost-wise. My favorite flavor of all time was the ISO 100 Orange Dreamsicle. Holy smokes is it the most delicious protein I ever had. I loved mixing it with oats and berries as a quick pre workout snack. It will always have my heart.
Late to this party but where can I find the Dymatize Orange Dreamsicle?
Seeing ON get the love makes me happy.
There are definitely better ones out there now, but we all have to recognize ON's impact on the industry. It should still be considered by many people as a protein to take.
Buying Premier Protein at Costco drops the price to below $1.50 a serving which might take it up a category or two. Thanks for this list!
Ya, it's definitely cheaper at Costco. It's only recently that they started carrying it.
I've been getting it from Costco for 10 years now and I live in canada😂
@@damianwilson391 Time flies I guess.
great overview - i usually skip around in these videos to get to the point, but i found everything you said to be valuable and watched all the way through. i would just recommend upgrading the mic setup since the audio was very peaky and harsh to listen to
That means A LOT. Thank you. I'll definitely look at upgrading the mic.
Great list overall, but Dymatize Iso-100 should be higher, the only real knock against it is the price point. Used to find it at Sam's club for less than $1 per scoop, now even the 5lb tub is around $1.30. Though i will say the Fruity Pebbles flavor is worth every penny 🤤🤤
I do have a bit of a gripe with the consistency of the list though. Case in point: The Premier protein RTD's were "Rough Reps" mainly due to price point, yet Thorne was put in Protein Paradise despite the knock against it being price point and flavor profile. Curious as to the reasoning behind that.
Edit: Forgot to mention Pure Protein really should be at the bottom. I know the plus to it was that it's available at Walmart and such, but Optimum Nutrition and dymatize are also available at Walmart and for roughly the same price. Given that optimum nutrition and dymatize and other better brands are widely available, the availability of pure protein really is irrelevant. The Pure Protein bars though are S Tier as far as value goes, i eat those daily.
Surprised you didn’t review BSN syntha 6. Tastes great and has whey casein and albumin
Crazy that core nutritionals, and nutrabio, two brands that pride themselves on transparency, non-proprietary blends, and effective dosages aren't on here. Easily god tier.
Nutrabio isolate strawberry ice cream is one of the best flavors I've ever tasted. Like melted ice cream. You may also be interested in magnum nutraceuticals. Their original flavors are amazing. It's a blend of 4 isolates.
This dude knows nothing
@@anthonygomez472 interested in trying nutrabio, do you usually just mix it with water? i'm typically one to make a full on meal out of my shakes and am looking to cut down to a more simple intake. vanilla flavor doesn't cut it for me in only water
I’ve never had an issue with the Gold Standard Whey in my shake cup. I’ve been taking it for years. It’s great value. Flavor works fine for me. I take it every day currently. I mix in a scoop with 8 oz of water, nothing else, shake it up in my Helimix shaker cup. There could be a better protein, but you can’t beat the value. 70-80 servings at Costco for less than $60.
Hey Rich, you're really cute you know hope to get a reply from you..
Surprised Nutricost didn't make the lineup....one of the best I've tried
Facts I was looking for that
The ON vanilla ice cream is i think the best taste ive ever tried in a protein shake. This is magic
Glad I watched this. I was just about to buy some Muscle Milk today because it's fairly cheap out here right now.
I'll take my time and I plan on getting the best top-tier protein powder for me, instead of flocking to a cheap yet popular brand which is a waste of money overall
Ya, let me know what you ultimately decide.
Rule 1 and allmax isoflex both taste good and at a good price great tier list
Thank you. Still need to try allmax thoroughly.
Allmax IsoFlex is my favorite but it’s expensive
isopure is the cleanest by far. fits all macros easily. assuming it’s actually zero carbs or close to it
You can watch my isopure review: ua-cam.com/video/KjsPYdGeg8g/v-deo.html
No it is not the cleanest by far. They use an emulsifier, soy lechitin. Transparent Labs is cleaner and also has 28g vs Isopure’s 25g. Transparent Labs uses zero emulsifiers. Four ingredients for Transparent Labs and a whole list of ingredients for Isopure…. I don’t need my protein to be a multivitamin.
@jthymesthree602 plus transparent labs is grass fed. Definitely my go to especially not that they sell it at vitamin shoppe
the unflavored Isopure only has 1 ingredient,but the taste is horrible. I dont take protein for the taste and ISOPURE IS THE BEST I HAVE SEEN TO DAY
@@ADHD_Wils Ya, a lot of people aren't like that. They live and die by the flavor.
Would love it if you did a part 2 with other brands
I agree. I'm building the list now actually. Any brands you want to see specifically?
@@feast_good Nutra bio clear whey isolate protein, nutra bio regular isolate protein,panda supps protein, alpha lion super human protein, bum itholate protein, Inspired ISO-PF Protein
@@feast_goodapplied
Beverly International Provosyn and UMP, along with Black Magic. In 43 years i have tried pretty much all of them.
Never heard of those. Have they really been around for 43 years?
@@feast_good Lol! Beverly since 1967. I 1st bought Beverly from the owner himself who traveled the country going to bodybuilding shows. He was at the Lone Star Classic in Fort Worth in 1982. Two of my friends were competing in the Teens. Yep, I've been in bodybuilding that long.
Black Magic is a relative newcomer. There chocolate is my favorite chocolate.
THEIR
Loved the video. Thank you for your time and experience. You missed my brand from Equate which is Walmart's brand and a very common and inexpensive version here in the USA. If you ever add a remake, please consider adding Equate Whey Protein. Thank you. Still a terrific video 👍🏽
Thanks, appreciate those kind words. I'm familiar with Equate, I've just never tried it personally, which is why it wasn't on the list. I'll definitely find some time to buy and test it though and include it in the next one.
Muscle milk, tastes so fucking good. The sludge is basically chocolate pudding. I understand not getting it because of carbs/fat but you can’t deny the taste.
Hmm, I didn't find the taste that special. I also found I had to almost chew the protein powder with each sip.
Also has rat poison
@@nathandiaz7930 what?
Love my Muscle Milk. By far the best tasting chocolate flavor I’ve tried.
This video is excellent bro. What do you think about nutriticost? Thank you for the information about the percentages of actual protein in the products
You know what? A LOT of people have been asking for a review on Nutricost. I plan on making a dedicated video. I'm still in the process of testing it, so I don't want to say anything before reviewing it fully.
I think Optimum should've been middle of the whey while Isopure either protein paradise or king of gains but I may be biased due to sensitivity to lactose. Transparent labs is great but a bit pricey, really like the chocolate peanut butter. I get vanilla isopure from Costco so it's more cost effective.
Ya, isopure could have gone either way. A lot of people think it should have been one tier higher. Perhaps it should have. Somewhere else in the comments I explain my ratianole a bit more. And I just dropped a dedicated video on isopure if you want to check it out.
Awesome reviews. Amazing work for a Canadian. lol
"for a Canadian" that made me lol.
@@feast_good You know I'm only kidding. I loved the reviews. Truly.
@@dannyr2117 I know lol. Thanks man, appreciate that
Not sure if you did one on Creatine SO MANY OUT THERE not sure which ones to use Love your info on protein
Haven't made one on creatine, but I'll add it to the list.
If you buy unflavored Creatine Monohydrate then there's no difference between brands.
How does this guy not have more subs?!? Underrated channel. So much time, effort, and energy put into your videos. Super informative. No frills - straight to the point!
Wow, this means so much. Honestly. Comments like this are so motivating.
Isopure deserves paradise category
Why
Expensive
@@PepeCoinManiaso is transparent labs….
Transparent Labs is good stuff, i recently have tried the Bone Broth protein by paleo valley and its amazing, tastes amazing--digests easy no bloating... its in my top tier with Transparent Labs
I've only tried one beef protein before from ATB Labs. I really liked it, but I do want to try more. I'll check out paleo valley.
Hey handsome what's going on? Am hoping to get a reply from you..
shouldve tried raw nutrition whey isolate that one tastes amazing and mixes well
wish you had a review for heavy metals or contaminates - thx
I have that video coming out in the next 3 weeks.
Hi, What's good? Hope to get a reply from you..
I think showing the amount of protein you get per dollar would have helped show the price disparity between some of these better. For example, ON is about $1.01 per serving vs PEScience's $1.27. That doesn't look like a huge difference until you realize that's 23.68 grams per dollar vs 18.86.
True, that's a good calculation. I always have a price per serving and a protein percent of calories in my reviews. So that gives people a good idea.
@@feast_goodThe only problem with price per serving is each brand has different amounts of protein per serving. Price per gram of protein provides a more consistent measurement of cost across brands.
Have you tried a Canadian brand called whey factors ?
@@satoritosamadhi9202 I have not. I'll look into it now though.
Would be nice to have a review on protein concentrate and isolate separately and, secondly, to have a review based on the quality of protein (objectively, like lab tested)v price - disregarding how good or bad different tastes are or whether a scoop is attached. This one, I found to be very subjective
Ya, you're right, but there's just so many brands that mix isolate and concentrate, and don't tell consumers in their marketing. So I think for the average consumer, when someone sees "whey protein" they don't know the difference between isolate and concentrate and they just assume it's all the same.
@ true, but then if you manage to make a systematic comparison, it would be even more valuable. ) May be, (1) concentrate (2) mix (3) isolate - and an introduction describing benefits and disadvantages of each type. Just a thought.) Good luck!
@@shelonnikgrumantov5061 Thanks, I'll think about this more and see how I can incorporate it.
Im a bit confused with ur isopure ranking lol. You hyped it up pretty well to only rank it in the middle?
Kinda confused lol
lol I had to replay that part just to make sure I wasn’t tripping.
its cause he doesn't have an affilite link for it
Thanks for putting this together. As others have mentioned, using cost per gram of protein would be better, based on this I have found Myproein to be a good deal when it's on sale (35-50% off is typical). Also splitting out the isolate from the regular whey would be useful given the higher cost of the isolate.
I think cost per gram of protein would be better for a video called "Best Cheap Whey Protein Powders" or something. But a better representation of quality is protein percentage of calories. But yes, MyProtein is a good deal when you can get it on sale (which is very often).
Isopure in the middle is criminal
Overpriced just get dymatized lol
Isopure is top tier without a doubt and I tried practically all of them.
Anyone who puts Dymatize and Isopure in the middle and stirs their protein with a spoon should not be trusted.
Agree isopure is amazing
Yeah silly. All of his points are good for it. Then he goes on to talk about Impact having loads of artificial sweeteners and such and puts it higher for seemingly no reason
Super helpful video, I want to try transparent labs because of this video. I started off with Gold standard many years back .
Definitely let me know how you like Transparent Labs. If you want recommendations on flavors, check out my other video: ua-cam.com/video/4Ll1r9PBoQM/v-deo.html
My boy didn't put the perfect sports - new Zealand diesel whey isolate. That is the best bang for buck. Especially when you get in a deal. Also it has 27g of protein with only 30g of scoop size. The ones that he showed most of them has 25g of protein with scoop size of 35g to 45g is some cases, which is bizarre. 😅😅
I love PE science, the cake pop with water is great.
So isopure is too good to be true yet is middle of the pack? I don’t understand your criteria
It's biggest negative is cost effectiveness. That's it.
A couple things:
-It doesn't have 3rd party testing. They do their own "quality assurance testing" in house, but since it's not 3rd party tested, you really don't know how biased their testing protocols are.
-They use soy lecithin and xanthan gum for texture and mixability. This isn't a drawback for some people, but for me, I prefer something without these additives.
-There was nothing wrong with the chocolate flavor that I tried. But was it the best chocolate flavor I've ever had? Nah. It was mid.
-Plus, it's not the cheapest protein, between $1.58 and $2.28 per serving, which is above the average cost of around $1.34. Most good protein powders are above the average, so I can't knock the price too much, but it's just another thing to consider int terms of being mid.
@@feast_good Ok thank you for the detailed response!
@@the2step You're welcome. Happy to answer any other questions.
@@feast_goodwait, in the vid you said you were “blown away” by the flavor…. Did you accidentally overhype it or can mid flavors blow you away? I’ve never tried, I’m just genuinely confused
I've been using ON Gold Standard for over a decade. To me it has everything I need from a protein powder 💪
Don't fix what ain't broke.
Don’t forget to include quality filtration process and heavy metal percentage, I know it takes research but as a Biotech engineer, I had to mention it.
This is actually so much more important than other factors and almost no one thinks about it
So what’s good considering these factors?
i would love to know what your top 3 whey products are considering that
Cross flow microfiltration is the best IMO
Exactly, didn't even mention how bad some of the ingredients were in some of the brands
Thank you for making this video, I’m not sure what to pick, I want to mix it with either water or milk and take it whenever. Subbed. Thanks !
Interested where you would put BPN
Honestly, I haven't tried BPN so can't say. But I'll add it to my "to try" list. Is that what you take? How do you like it?
I just wanted to take a moment to say how much I appreciate the quality of your videos! Your content is always informative and engaging.
I've been considering trying out AGN Roots Grass-Fed Whey and would love to hear your thoughts on it. Have you had a chance to review or try it? Any insights you can share would be really helpful!
Thank you, that means a lot. You're now the 2nd person who has requested a review on AGN Roots Grass Fed Whey, so I'll buy a bottle and test it. Stay tuned.
What do you think of the Fairlife shakes?
Garbage ingredients. Make some research about it.
Rule 1 is my go to protien powder due to the price, availability, a solid PPP (protien purity percentage) of up to 87% that is fast acting. And for having a great flavor selection that mixes well and for it providing over 6g of BCAAs per serving. 💪
Yup, it's a TOTALLY solid protein. Like I said, the only thing keeping it out of King of Gains is the artificial food dyes. There's a lot of negative research coming out about these types of additives. I'm personally trying to avoid them.
100% agree on mixability. I can just mix it with a spoon.
You should check out equip prime protein. It’s 98% PPP. Im shocked it isn’t on this list.
what ones sponsor you?
No company pays me anything to review their products, and no company even knows that I independently buy their products and review them on UA-cam.
Dymatize can be had in the low low low 1's if you time the Vitamin Shoppe sales on it.
I never understood the protein per gram scoop ratio issue. The more the ratio, the worse the taste. You’re still getting the same amount of protein as others.. assuming it’s not spiked, 25 grams is 25 grams. Regardless of the scoop size
Ascent is one of the healthiest on this list and tastes good and good price if you buy at costco. Also, I shake mine in a blender bottle without an agitator and it dissolves easily.
I really enjoyed my time using Ascent protein. My only gripe is its lower percentage of protein of total calories compared to others on the list. But if you can get it at a good price at Costco, then nothing wrong.
How do you quantify "healthiest"?
@ronaldmccutcheon1329 in my opinion it's the quality and blend of the whey used along with the fact they aren't putting Ace K and sucralose in there. Not something I want to be consuming.
@@TPOTM365 Thought I'd seen them all, but I don't reckon that I've seen Ascent here in my corner of East Texas.
@ronaldmccutcheon1329 not sure if they carry the same brands in Texas but if you have a Costco nearby, try there. I got a 5 pound bag for 55 bucks.
You can get my protein powder for 60 cents per scoop easily! Get 5.5lb whey isolate, apply a code from a content creator like MAXE, sometimes there's free shipping otherwise it'll be 70 cents per scoop. You'll get 81 servings at 60-70 cents per scoop.
You didn't mention brand
Please respond not trying to critique i want to know brand
@@Jon-cn6ue Myprotein. His auto correct must have put a space in the word
@jakewebb5030 thank you!
i tried the muscletech vanilla, it was good but it had a smell and taste that i wasnt fond of, now im trying the optimum nutrition double choco, its alright bit bland of a taste and if it doesnt have enough water, there'll be a slight bitter aftertaste. heard if goes really well with milk tho but my body doesnt take milk well :(
thanks for the video, very informative and well presented. you deserve more subs
Thanks that means a lot. The double chocolate Optimum Nutrition is definitely better with Milk or any milk substitute. If you want something sweeter, go with the milk chocolate next time.
Have you tried Fairlife milk?
@@stevem7413 Yup, that's the milk I drink.
@@feast_good sorry-- I was asking @goldentrout4811 because he/she mentioned milk causing issues. Fairlife is the best! And no lactose.
Putting ISOpure in the middle blow Gold Standard......... big yikes! I think its wrong to put price as a factor for ranking. Are you going to put a Ferrari 499 mid tier because of price? No. you rank purely based on product. ISO pure has a ratio of 1.24 and Gold Standard is 1.26 WITHOUT the mild multi-vitamin.
Would love to see how Biohealth Precision ISO stacks against the rest reviewed. I’m currently on PEScience and it’s good, I like it. But I like Biohealth’s too.
I haven't tried Biohealth Precision. Honestly never heard of it. Is it good?
@@feast_good I like the taste for sure. Not sure how old they as a company, they’re gaining popularity here in Los Angeles, CA, USA. I think they’re based out of here in the L.A. County.
@@draggabeats I'll have to look into it more. Thanks for the suggestion.
Can you try the new costco ( Kirkland brand) protein powder
Sure, that would actually be a good review to put on the channel. I'll add it to my "to try" list.
I just tried the Colossal Labs protein. It came in a 12-pound bucket and was dirt cheap per serving. It also tastes amazing! I got the cookies and cream flavor. It has 25g of protein per serving and BCAAs.
Never heard of it or tried it. Just looked it up though. You're right, it does look dirt cheap. If you're looking for a budget protein, perhaps this is something to consider. A few reasons why I'm not going to use it though: It's not 3rd party tested, it's only 77% protein percent of calories (I try and only stick to protein powders that are 85% or higher), and on the website they don't list the full ingredient panel, which is a BIG drawback for transprency.
ISO 100 only has a few vendors, Amazon, Target and Walmart ect. easy access to all of them. Why knock them down when the other protein powder that are harder to get didnt get knocked down? Like the ones you have to order directly from their web-site. Very Bias. One of the best protein powders you cant middle tier for no reason besides bias.
Dymatize ISO 100 is a great product, and based on what you prioritize in a protein powder, it might be a bit higher in terms of rankings (2nd tier vs 3rd tier). However, it's definitely not the 1st tier.
-You're right, you can buy it at multiple places. However, the issue is that the prices can vary wildly. In my research, I found it priced between $1.67-$3.28 per serving. If you buy the protein at the top end of that range, you're literally buying the most expensive protein powder on the market. However, the issue is that consumers walking the aisle of Target aren't going to whip out their calculators and start figuring out the cost per serving. So one day, they might be getting good value if they find a deal off Amazon, and the next day they might be getting screwed if picking up a bottle at the local store. Consumers want price consistency.
(I don't want to downplay this point. So I'll say it again, the wide range in pricing is the main reason it's not in the 1st tier. So in my opinion, it now competes for either 2nd or 3rd tier, and I put it in the 3rd tier because of the next two reasons)
-I've tried a few flavors now, and while I do enjoy them, are they the best protein flavors I've ever had? Definitely not. This might just be a "me thing", but I do find their flavors to be too sweet. Taste is subjective, so that might not be a problem for you. They sweeten their protein with both sucralose and stevia, which is likely the issue when it comes to being too sweet. One sweetener is enough. Again, taste is hard to rank for everybody equally. So yes, there is some bias when it comes to this point.
-Lastly, their nutrition label is a bit weird. They list their protein per serving to be 25g and then have it as 50% of your daily protein intake. This seems ridiculous because it states that people should only aim for 50 grams of protein per day, which is insanely low. Now, experienced users like yourself might ignore this. But for newbies (which is a big part of my audience), they might assume that all you need is 2 scoops of ISO 100 to get all of your daily protein intake. Obviously not the case.
@@feast_good This clearly reveals your bias. When purchased from an authorized dealer, the price remains consistent-either at MSRP or discounted. The full retail price is $1.60 per scoop, but it’s often available at a much lower cost during sales. For an isolated protein, this pricing is quite competitive in today’s market. While taste is inherently subjective, many consider this brand to produce the best-tasting protein on the market. They pioneered the milk cereal flavor trend and excel with their Fruity Pebbles variant. The criticisms you've leveled against them could easily apply to any protein powder on the market, further underscoring your bias, which you have now reiterated with certainty.
Swolverine protein powder, 26 g protein out of a 31 g scoop and taste great. It's the only contender found for Transparent labs protein powder, 28 g out of a 35 g scoop!
Funny enough, I haven't tried their protein (only their pre-workout), but it's on my list to try VERY soon. It definitely has a higher protein percent of calories compared to most proteins on this list and I love the look of their simple ingredient panel. Will put out a video after I test it.
Protein powders are overrated/overpriced and not necessarily at all. You don’t need it- just real food. I’m willing to bet most of these are from the same factory just with a different label. I’m Currently 240lbs and benching near 400. No roids/supplements/pre-workout at all. Fitness industry full of crap. If people realized how little protein you actually need this industry would collapse.
Based
Can you tell me more about that? How many protein we really need?
I don't have time to eat 20 times a day, I use protein to reach my proteins numbers make my live easier
@@Cpher117I think something like .3g of protein per lbs to just sustain your muscles
powder is easier to absorb. BUT that part about they come from the same factory im really agree. just like different clothing brand but they source from the same factory in china or vietnam.
True nutrition has been one I’ve enjoyed for a while. Customization and cost fits for me.
Your list makes little sense. You need to weight and score accordingly, passing this off as fun is a bit dishonest given you are trying to steer people to your top 2.
I would love your take on Blue Star.
I haven't tried it, so can't speak from experience. Quickly looked at the website though. The chocolate flavor is 92% protein percent of calories, which is awesome to see. Any protein above 85% should get some attention. They do use a lot of fillers/thickeners in their ingredient list though. So if you're looking for a more natural product, it might not be a good fit. The brand also says it's 3rd party tested. I can't find any other information on their site about the results of these lab tests, but I guess you can take their word. I'd still like to see more transparency. Seems like a decent price - $1.87 per serving. The average cost of protein is $1.34, but when you factor in a higher protein percentage and 3rd party testing, you need to expect to pay more. I can't speak to the taste, mixability, etc., and there doesn't seem like there's a lot of flavor variety. So people that want a lot of unique flavors might be disappointed. There's a lot more to cover in a full protein review, but these are some initial thoughts.
My protein a ton of flavors great taste and you can’t beat the price. Always have great deals
Have you tested Nutrabio Whey Isolate products? If so, where would their protein stack up on this chart?
one of the best and cleanest companies out there
I personally think the Isopure should be one tier up. If it was Grass fed organic then it would 100% be S tier.
Ya, I've addressed this in other comments, but I agree. Isopure probably should have been one tier up.
Would you do vegan proteins and how do they work for baking? Cost is a factor especially since so much is used in baked goods.
I don't really test and review vegan proteins so I can't speak to which ones are best for baking.
@@feast_good Thanks for letting me know.
1. Tym athletic Performance
2. Thorne Whey
3. Klean athlete
Top of the line brands and NSF/Informed Sport certified
I've never even heard of Tym before. It's not very well known. Can you give me any background on the company/product? I just looked at the ingredient label and looks decent. What do you like about it?
@@feast_good It's a brand mainly used by athletes across a wide spectrum of sports (NFL, NHL, Olympic athletes etc). It's main USP is that it certified to be free of banned substances as per WADA/USADA list and contains natural flavours and stevia. It's also the nutrition partner to the legendary Chip Smith Performance systems. It's formulated by renowned nutritionist Dr Rob Wildman
I know you can’t test everything, but I would have liked to see Pro Jym from Jim Supplement Science, Metabolic Drive by Biotest, Combat Whey, and Jay Robb whey protein. These are fairly popular. I have used all of them. I’m more interested in quality and purity and price then taste and mixability.
Thanks for this. I've written those down and will try them before filming another tier list.
I use pro Jym and so far it’s been amazing for me
@@yaboyshelz Will definitely try it.
Yes more videos please !
Yes sir.
Quest Nutrition protein powder is by far the best tasting and isn't loaded with junk. Surprised that it wasn't reviewed. I've had Ghost before and the taste seems a bit strange compared to Quest, even though the ingredients are just about the same.
I just haven't tested Quest thoroughly in order to make it on this list yet. Everything that's on this list I've tried for at least 1 month. So I definitely need to give Quest an honesty try.
Thorne is an all around great brand. Expensive, but you know what you put in your body.
Ya, it's a decent protein powder for sure. I did a full video review of my experience if you were interested: ua-cam.com/video/O-Eo_Xzomao/v-deo.html
The worst shoud be red in the tier list. But great video overall!
Thank you. That's a good suggestion. Will be doing a pre-workout tier list and will try and incorproate that.
I find this offensive being red is my favorite color 😂
@@PR-BEASTJAM91 Lol.
@@PR-BEASTJAM91 Lmao xD
I was on the fence between transparent labs and pure choice farms. I went with the pure choice but I plan to try transparent labs in the future and I want to try their creatine as well.
Let me know how you like Pure Choice. I've never tried it. But ya, I can't speak highly enough of Transparent Labs and I test A LOT of protein powders.
@ so I tried the chocolate and I like it. It’s not overly sweet which is a plus for me. There’s only a few ingredients. It blends well in a smoothie with my blender but it needs a shaker bottle with a ball if you just want to mix it with milk or water. Once it’s mixed it’s smooth. I had no stomach upset whatsoever. I wish they had more flavors, but other than that it’s great.
Dymatize is the overall best. Great protein, great taste.
Dymatize is good. I encourage you to watch my in-depth review though: ua-cam.com/video/tSzrFabZSXU/v-deo.html
I tried transparent labs after being a long time gold standard user....surprisingly I feel much better in recovery and workouts with Gold Standard than transparent labs. Not sure why but it's noticeable. 6 day a week PPL split 🤷
Nice, glad to hear that. You must have a good diet to be able to pick up on those nuances.
Cool video about your opinions. Now which of these companies are you sponsored by?
I bought and tested every single one of these protein powders over the last 2 years, trying each of them for a full month. None of these protein powder companies sponsor me.
@@feast_good ok, respect 💪🏼
@@dominofive5075 🙌
ORGAIN+A scoop of whey of your choice=fantastic well rounded shake. Pour it over ice in a glass with a straw, and it's basically a milk shake. Use 1 serving of PB2 FIT for an extra 8g protien and thicker consistency 👌🏽
Is that plant-based or not?
Now that I'm older and have more money to treat my body better, I've really been enjoying Axe and Sledge FarmFed, from the taste to the digestibility that one is awesome! Neverending Chocolate is currently favorite flavor
What's your opinion on nitro tech?
Never tried it. It has some intresting qualities though. It has some digestive enzymes, which might help it sit better in the stomach for those that have problem with digestion. It's also a whey blend, mostly concentrate. I can tell because of the higher carb content. As such, it's only 75% protein, which is right at the threshold of what I would consider a "good" protein. You really don't want to buy anything that's less than 75%, when there are better options for 85-90%+. There are a ton of gums and thickeners, which some people might care about. Most protein powders will have 1 thickener to try and increase the texture of the shake. But Nitrotech has sunflower letchitin, cellulose gum, xantham gum, and carrageenan. That seems over the top when it comes to thickeners. Interesting, it also has 3g of creatine per serving. The clinical dose for creatine is 3-5g, so the dosing is good, but if you're taking creatine, you need to make sure you're taking it every day to get the benefits. So you'd need to at least take 1 serving of nitro tech every day, even on non-training days. Some people might like this ingredient stack (protein + creatine), others might prefer to take their creatine separately. Price is $1.80 per serving for the 4lb tub. The average cost of protein powder is $1.34 per serving, but higher quality ones are around that $1.80 mark. I can't find anywhere on the website that says Nitrotech is 3rd party tested. IMO that's the gold standard for transparency, so disappointed to not see that. But like I said, I've never tried it. So maybe others can chime in.
@@feast_good ok tysm man
I'd love to see BSN Syntha-6 isolate, & their edge version added to this tier list. I prefer the syntha-6 isolate cause of the 25g of protein per scoop and its not crazy expensive around .97$ per ounce or 1.30$ per scoop which puts it around the decently priced Proteins. Anyways great list glad to see some of the others like Optimum which i used to use is on here.
I haven't tested BSN Syntha-6, but it's on my list to try and I'll make sure to have a dedicated review on it soon.
@ thanks! That would be greatly appreciated!
Whats the best one that you ever try?
Costco Orgain is it for me. Affordable. Mixes in water well. Tastes fine. Twice a year Costco has it on sale for 25% off.
I was using Orgain constantly from Amazon and I can tell you I found out there is junk in just about everyone of their products.
Funny you say that, I'm just scripting a video now called the "Best protein powders at Costco" and I'm ranking them. Stay tuned for that.
@@feast_good Orgain compared even to Costco whey isolate is so cheap at 42% protein, if that is not good enough, hey, double your dose and stop complaining, it is still cheaper that whey. In addition as micron powder, I am still waiting for the report that proves whey propaganda true that it is more absorbable. And if vegan protein is not, double the dose and stop complaining. I hear nonstop on 100% of influencer social media TikTok to UA-cam that whey is superior over vegan nuts with no evidence. I doubt there is evidence, and it is about screaming to justify the exorbitant price. A big can of Orgain on sale is $25, and the can of isolate is $85, so I need a 3x to 4x justification for whey. Although latest Costco is whey is in bags and there was a sale last month on it. Something like $65.
@@donaldkasper8346 Did you take my comment the wrong way? I'm sorry.
Classically, protein means meat, but there is milk fat protein (whey), collagen protein, and plant protein (often seeds), and isolate protein. The others are all proteins and none are meat. I presume why influencers push 100% whey and isolate is called money from those retailers as collagen and plant protein is vastly cheaper. Keep in mind, milk protein is not meat protein so arguing somehow seed protein is not protein is disingenuous. If the argument for whey is it comes from a cow, so does collagen protein. It comes from bone marrow, so is closer to meat than milk.
Jocko Molk is top tier imo. Quality ingredients and no bs. Good amount of Leucine as well
Ya, I've been meaning to try Jocko Molk. I'm a bit deterred because it's only 76% protein percent of calories, but given it's growing popularity, I still think I need to do a review on it.
Glad to find some agreed with me on Bodytech. The macros are great, especially the calories!
I have had several, and wasn't crazy about the flavor at all. But everything else was so good! ...until I recently ordered the chocolate peanut butter flavor 😂😂😂.
The flavor can only be described as "chocolate ashtray"....yes, it taste like ashtray. And I can't wrap my head around that. And won't be using their products anymore.
Yo this would be cool if you can do this video with social media brand protein powders. Brands that sponsor or are backed by a lot of fitness influencers.
I love that idea. Do you have a list of these protein powders? It would help me out a lot since then I can just buy them and don't have to do a ton of social media research beforehand.
Waiting for that creatine tier list to drop
A couple other people mentioned this too. I'll definitely have to start working on it!
have you thought about doing one on Protein bars?
I haven't, but I could. I just haven't tried a lot of protein bars to be honest. And I'm not as familiar with brands, etc.
Hey any chance you guys could do a review for Redcon1 Ration? 🙏
A lot of people have commented about this, so ya, it's on the list now.
Premier at Costco is $30 for a case of 18 or 1.66 each. The price (2.50 to $3.00) quoted here is the single drink cost in a convince store. This our morning and gym protein drink. Jim
Ya a few others have mentioned that you can get it at Costco for cheaper when you buy in bulk. It's good if you have a Costco membership.
I personally use the BodyTech whey isolate. None of the flavors ever bothered me, especially since I drink my shakes quickly anyway. Most of the time, I mix it with milk.
I use Premier for on the go when I'm out of town.
That's good, what's your favorite flavor of BodyTech?
Hello, what do you think about beef protein? For example, what kind of protein is Musclemeds Carnivor? Or Mutant whey? Thanks
I've only tried 1 beef protein and it was from ATP Labs. I actually REALLY liked it. I would use it more often, but it's just more expensive than whey protein.