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Optimum Nutrition
Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder
76% positive of 992 users
Trusted all-rounder, but price hikes and quality decline concern.
Designer Whey Protein
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Sentiment score64% positive
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Last updated: Jul 5, 2026
Reddit Reviews
20 of 20 reviews
ArkhamryderRühl hyclear und esn stracciatella
Beardude9I like the ESN banana milk. I don’t taste so artificial like other shakes.
EnvironmentalNet7439Bezüglich des Geschmacks, für mich sind die deutlich zu süß!
Also ich nutze das normale Whey also nicht das weniger süße und es ist deutlich angenehmer als alles was ich in letzter Zeit probiert habe. Auf einer Skalen von 1 (neutral) und 10 (extrem süß) würde ich ESN auf einer 8 (je nach Sorte auch mal 9) und BB Depot auf 3-4 ansetzen
Interesting_Loquat90ESN Designer or good ol' Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard are my go to's
T-WhackxHatten gerade ESN Vollmilchschokolade, das kann was. Aber quietschsüß. Habe aber überhaupt das erste Mal so ein Pulver von daher keine Ahnung (dazu noch Iron max cream Cookie, auch lecker, und Rossmann Schoko, das eher so wie ein urksiges Kakaopulver ist)
Wi94llyMy current favorite is esn designer whey. Vanilla milk Esn gets a lot of hate because it is not cheap
Top Protein Powder on Reddit
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Dymatize (BellRing Brands)
ISO100 Hydrolyzed Protein Powder
88% positive of 184 users
High-quality hydrolyzed isolate, great taste, but pricey with sucralose concerns.
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Transparent Labs
Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate
96% positive of 80 users
Clean, third-party tested isolate; premium price for quality.
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Kirkland Signature (Costco)
Whey Protein
72% positive of 452 users
Budget king; great value, but clumpy with artificial taste concerns.
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Oath Nutrition
Clear Whey Protein Powder
97% positive of 68 users
Refreshing, juice-like fruit flavors; pricey, low carb, but gentle.
Rankings by Use Case
Best for Baking
Ranked #1
PEScience - Select Protein
Culinary-focused users who incorporate protein into muffins, pancakes, and breads rather than drinking shakes.
See rankings → Best for Curbing hunger
Ranked #1
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
Ranked #1
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
Ranked #1
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
Ranked #1
Oath Nutrition - Clear Whey Protein Powder
Individuals who find traditional protein textures 'gag-inducing.'
See rankings → Best for Sensitive stomachs
Ranked #1
Equip - Prime Protein
Users who experience bloating, gas, or stomach pain from standard dairy-based or highly processed protein supplements.
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