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Optimum Nutrition
76% positive of 1,057 users
Top Protein Powder
Based on reviews from 6,512
Reddit Users
Reddit UsersMay 2025 - May 2026
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Dymatize (BellRing Brands)
87% positive of 209 users
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Transparent Labs
96% positive of 97 users
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Orgain
75% positive of 353 users
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Ghost
84% positive of 132 users
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Kirkland Signature (Costco)
71% positive of 427 users
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Naked Nutrition
78% positive of 211 users
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Oath Nutrition
98% positive of 49 users
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PEScience
86% positive of 117 users
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Myprotein
68% positive of 336 users
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Isopure (Glanbia)
71% positive of 330 users
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Ascent
83% positive of 108 users
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Levels
90% positive of 61 users
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Jocko Fuel
89% positive of 37 users
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Nutricost
84% positive of 67 users
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Equip
91% positive of 46 users
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Macro Mike
85% positive of 71 users
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RYSE
89% positive of 45 users
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Legion
91% positive of 46 users
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True Nutrition
93% positive of 45 users
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Truvani
81% positive of 67 users
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Sunwarrior
85% positive of 55 users
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Promix
92% positive of 38 users
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BSN
92% positive of 38 users
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Vital Proteins (Nestlé Health Science)
84% positive of 50 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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