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Optimum Nutrition
76% positive of 1,226 users
Top Protein Powder
Based on reviews from 7,682
Reddit Users
Reddit UsersJun 2025 - Jun 2026
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Dymatize (BellRing Brands)
88% positive of 248 users
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Transparent Labs
95% positive of 110 users
4
Ghost
84% positive of 167 users
5
Naked Nutrition
78% positive of 246 users
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Kirkland Signature (Costco)
72% positive of 452 users
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Oath Nutrition
97% positive of 68 users
8
Myprotein
71% positive of 412 users
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Orgain
74% positive of 387 users
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Isopure (Glanbia)
71% positive of 369 users
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PEScience
82% positive of 142 users
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Ascent
82% positive of 125 users
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Equip
93% positive of 55 users
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RYSE
87% positive of 69 users
15
Nutricost
83% positive of 87 users
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True Nutrition
94% positive of 52 users
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Levels
86% positive of 84 users
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Legion
92% positive of 51 users
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RAW Nutrition
100% positive of 29 users
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Jocko Fuel
87% positive of 47 users
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Sunwarrior
88% positive of 66 users
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Revolution Nutrition
79% positive of 87 users
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Promix
95% positive of 41 users
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BSN
93% positive of 41 users
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NOW Sports
84% positive of 38 users
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
Optimum Nutrition - Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder
Individuals who find traditional protein textures 'gag-inducing.'
See rankings → Best for Sensitive stomachs
Ranked #1
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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