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Optimum Nutrition
74% positive of 849 users
Top Protein Powder
Based on reviews from 5,186
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Reddit UsersApr 2025 - Apr 2026
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Brands
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Dymatize (BellRing Brands)
85% positive of 163 users
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Kirkland Signature (Costco)
70% positive of 411 users
4
Orgain
74% positive of 291 users
5
Ghost
82% positive of 95 users
6
Naked Nutrition
77% positive of 159 users
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Transparent Labs
95% positive of 58 users
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Oath Nutrition
100% positive of 40 users
9
Myprotein
66% positive of 244 users
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PEScience
85% positive of 78 users
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Ascent
80% positive of 93 users
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Isopure (Glanbia)
67% positive of 275 users
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Nutricost
85% positive of 48 users
14
Jocko Fuel
88% positive of 25 users
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Levels
89% positive of 36 users
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True Nutrition
94% positive of 34 users
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RYSE
90% positive of 30 users
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Sunwarrior
83% positive of 42 users
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Premier Protein
78% positive of 60 users
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BSN
93% positive of 27 users
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Macro Mike
81% positive of 52 users
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Truvani
79% positive of 48 users
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OWYN
76% positive of 76 users
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Vital Proteins (Nestlé Health Science)
81% positive of 42 users
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Seeq
90% positive of 20 users
Rankings by Use Case
Top recommendations from others in the same boat
Best for Baking
Top pick
PEScience - Select Protein
Culinary-focused users who incorporate protein into muffins, pancakes, and breads rather than drinking shakes.
See rankings → Best for Curbing hunger
Top pick
Optimum Nutrition - Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder
Individuals using protein to manage appetite between meals or as a bridge to prevent overeating during weight loss.
See rankings → Best for Hardgainers
Top pick
Optimum Nutrition - Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder
Underweight individuals or those with very high metabolisms who struggle to consume enough solid food to maintain a caloric surplus.
See rankings → Best for Heavy metal safety
Top pick
Optimum Nutrition - Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder
Health-conscious users concerned about the long-term cumulative effects of heavy metal exposure in supplements.
See rankings → Best for Natural taste & texture
Top pick
Optimum Nutrition - Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder
Individuals who find traditional protein textures 'gag-inducing.'
See rankings → Best for Sensitive stomachs
Top pick
Dymatize (BellRing Brands) - ISO100 Hydrolyzed Protein Powder
Users who experience bloating, gas, or stomach pain from standard dairy-based or highly processed protein supplements.
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