Whey Protein Concentrate

Am I too late? Also your post link isn’t working. 2 cent into the pot, Nutricost usually. Its really cheap to bulk buy and has all the usual stuff, I think similar formula to Wellah’s as far as labels are concerned. Its just really easy to put it into food, yk? Pancakes, waffles, any sweet breakfast food really cos it’s not chalky or too sweet. Linking the [strawberry milkshake flavour](https://ScopeHive.github.io/ventryx/?q=1TLR7M1102) here for a little oomph factor. Idk if it helps now that you’ve committed to one, stick to one brand for at least a month or so to figure out if it’s actually getting absorbed before switching up, ta!

not all protein powders are created equal tbh, the things that actually matter are protein per serving (at least 20-25g), the calorie to protein ratio, and how many servings u get per bag yk. some powders contain fillers and sugars which throws off the macros ngl. taste and aftertaste is also a biggie esp for bulk smoothies, some powders have a rlly chalky or artificial aftertaste that makes it hard to stay consistent imo. optimum nutrition gold standard is a solid rec. for something with a decent protein ratio and good flavor, something like [this nutricost one](https://dk5cnflyn7mcb.cloudfront.net/?q=reddit.FAQNode371/looking_for_a_good_p) is a rlly good option for the price. also, always check the ingredient list for artificial sweeteners esp if u're sensitive to them tbh.

Lol, I was going to recommend Nutricost too, as it meets all the requirements that you mentioned. The ingredients and gramage are all very consistent with the staying in lean goal. I did see that you ended up buying the unflavoured one. Maybe for your next run, you can try out the [strawberry one](https://dk5cnflyn7mcb.cloudfront.net/?q=GMKAO1257), it tastes much better.

tbh, taste + mixability are the things that make u wanna rebuy a protein powder, no point forcing down chalky shakes every day yk. i'd look for whey isolate > concentrate esp if ur stomach doesn't handle it, isolates digest wayy easier and have less lactose tbh. alsoo, do check protein per serving too, aim for like a good 20-25g, and servings per container so you're not constantly reordering yk. vanilla is usually the safest flavor, chocolate is kinda risky, strawberry tends to be hit or miss but something like [this nutricost one](https://d1vsa0evaa8kw9.cloudfront.net/?q=GMKAO4939) mixes pretty well, w/o leaving an aftertaste. also whichever protein powder u get, mix w half water half milk instead of just water, makes it creamier and way less watery. almond milk works great too if ur trying to keep calories lower yk.

I like Nutricost Vanilla. https://www.amazon.com/Nutricost-Whey-Protein-Concentrate-Vanilla/dp/B01KITQEPM

I like nutricost whey isolate or concentrate. Clean ingredients and 3rd party tested.

I've been buying Nutricost and BulkSupplements unflavored whey and casein for years, and have preferred unflavored for as long as I've been using protein powder. The flavors are mostly disgusting and unflavored milk protein is not unpleasant, I wouldn't spend an afternoon sipping on a mug full but it's fine, I either use it in smoothies where berries provide sweetness and flavor or just mix and chug it in which case bland beats nasty hands down.

If this is correct, then it’s not technically a lie that it’s beef protein, it’s just the same beef protein as one would find in gelatin. Gelatin can be obtained relatively cheaply. There’s no need to buy it from a trendy brand. Most people who are pushing for namebranded protein are selling something that is more expensive than what one could get otherwise. Personally, I can’t digest whole meat, eggs, or tofu without serious problems. So protein powder is the best way for me to get my needs met. As a bodybuilder who is also transitioning from female to male, the combination of testosterone and exercise has increased my need for protein quite a bit. But I don’t use gelatin much, for exactly the reasons that you specified. Generally, the cheapest and most efficient way to get high quality protein powder is through whey or soy protein isolates. My coach prefers whey, but lately I’m finding that I might want to start mixing in some soy again because it seems to be a little bit better for satiety, and the low price doesn’t hurt either. I also use some defatted peanut powder that’s over 50% protein for aesthetic purposes. In the past, I’ve used rice, pea, and hemp, but hemp doesn’t agree with my digestion and rice/pea doesn’t have the ideal balance of amino acids. In general, any powder that is egg or meat based doesn’t have anything going on with it that can’t be obtained from the items that I’ve already listed. I purchase from reputable brands. My favorite is NOW, which has an excellent reputation for in-house testing. I sometimes use Nutricost for whey, but not for chocolate based flavors which have a higher likelihood of heavy metal contamination. Whey in general has a lower likelihood of heavy metal content than a plant protein, another reason that I prefer it over soy. Source: [clean label project](https://cleanlabelproject.org/wp-content/uploads/CleanLabelProject_ProteinStudyWhitepaper_010625.pdf)

Dymatize ISO was my second brand after isopure. I want to try nutri cost because it seems like it's a little more for your money but I don't want to waste money on it and it sucks or doesnt digest well. I was a fan of Kaged for a while was the last tub bothered my stomach so I stopped buying it.

There are a few facets to this: cost, calories, lead content. It's also worth noting that different products have different serving sizes, which each have differing protein and calorie content. It's difficult to compare across products, for that reason. I've been doing research on products and have settled on "per 100g protein" as a metric. Here are a few suggestions: * Cheapest: Nutricost Whey Protein Powder, $2.79 and 480 calories/100g protein. No lead testing. * With lead testing: Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard, $4.18 and 500 calories/100g protein, 1.2 mcg lead/100g protein (low) * Lowest calories: Isopure Zero Carb, $6.13 and 400 calories/100g protein. No lead testing. * With lead testing: Muscle Feast Grass-Fed, $6.10 and 423 calories/100g protein, 0 mcg lead/100g protein (very low) I hope this helps! If you'd like more detail about a particular product, or in general, let me know!

Bingo! This is the cheapest I've found - $2.79 per 100g of protein, and at the lower end of calories (480 calories per 100g protein).