Best protein powder on Reddit

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Optimum Nutrition

4.4

(58)

"Gold standard double rich chocolate 🤤"

"10 years strong and will be forever."

"Optimum Nutrition (ON) is the way to go"

"Been on that ON Gold Standard grind for a minute, specifically the Extreme Milk Chocolate."

"Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard is also a good brand."

"My go-to is Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey."

"Gold Standard Whey from Costco! You can also get it at other places, might just be cheaper at Costco."

"I use the Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard - the chocolate flavour is the best I’ve tried."

"Gold Standard Super Rich milk chocolate. Thank me later."

Dymatize

4.7

(49)

"You can try Dymatize hydrolyzed whey protein."

"I recommend dymatize iso100."

"Widely praised for its delicious flavors like Chocolate Peanut Butter."

"Dymatize stands out here the most."

"Dymatize ISO100. I am lactose intolerant and I need isolate."

"Dymatize ISO100. They got a BITCHLOAD of tasty shit."

"Taste mei number 1"

"I recommend Dymatize Hydrolyzed Whey Protein because it's pure and easy to digest."

"The best tasting, IMO, is Dymatize iso100."

"Dymatize ISO100 fruity pebbles is my go-to for drinking."

MyProtein

4.1

(36)

"I love the Myprotein range. The impact whey has some great flavours."

"Discoverd MyProtein recently, its one of the highest rated on LabDoor, also dirt cheap with a costco membership."

"I love myprotein, especially the vegan mix."

"They usually have 50% off sales."

"You just missed out on an incredible deal from Myprotein."

"Tastes too good to be true"

"Unflavoured protein powder"

"Works the best if you want bang for your buck"

"Less than $100 for 2.5kg"

"Always buy Myprotein on sale"

Isopure

4.1

(27)

"Whey isolate. Vanilla is 25g protein and 100 calories."

"I like this Isopure that I stock up on when on sale at Costco."

"If you can spring for it, isopure is simply the best/cleanest whey protein you can get."

"Tastes dang good"

"ISOPure protein powder. unflavored, vanilla, or chocolate."

"I have had the best luck with Isopure powder."

"Mixes great, tastes good, has the extra vitamins, and is lower calorie."

"Isopure is the best, but they really only have 2 flavors."

"Isopure is good but just get the unflavored one."

"Have used it the last 4 years."

Orgain

4.3

(24)

"I like Orgain Simple (chocolate). It’s very natural and vegan so it’s great if whey hurts your stomach."

"I'm using the Orgain powder and find it's really good."

"Orgain Simple - no fake sugar. Absolutely delicious."

"I really like Orgain protein powder. Vegan. Gluten free."

"I've had good luck with Orgain Organic Protein. It's smooth and blends well without the gritty texture."

"This is my favorite - on my second tub - Orgain Simple, personally love chocolate."

"Great protein powder"

"Orgain!"

"Orgain protein powder."

"I get Orgain from Costco - 21g per scoop, plant/based."

OWYN

4.6

(13)

"I've been using OwYn, the chocolate is the best."

"OWYN (only what you need) vegan and a small amount of sugar."

"I started using pea protein based prepared drinks. I would buy OWYN (Only What You Need) at my local grocery store."

"OWYN is what I use."

"I found Only What You Need (OWYN) to be one of the best that doesn't mess with me."

"Great pre-made shakes"

"The chocolate is surprisingly tasty."

"None"

"Just bought some Owyn. Looks decent."

"Someone told me about OWYN once (Only What You Need) and I have been using it the past 6-8 months."

Ascent

4.5

(13)

"Best intersection of taste, clean ingredients and price if purchased at Costco."

"I get Ascent from Costco. Best tasting chocolate."

"I use ascent from Costco."

"I like Ascent protein, they sell big bags at Costco."

"I like Ascent and Bowmar because they seem to be some of the cleanest."

"I have been using Ascent since it uses stevia."

"I use Ascent when trying to load up on protein."

"Ascent."

"I tried Ascent and I liked it but currently trying Levels whey (check their site online) - it’s good as well (better ingredients than Ascent)"

"I really like Ascent, especially the Lemon Sorbet flavor."

Naked

4.5

(12)

"I drink Naked Pea every day. 27g of protein. No additives."

"Naked - this is the cleanest and blends really well."

"I use Naked Whey ISO because I want as little as possible of other 'stuff'."

"Naked WHEY."

"My surgeon's nutritionist recommended naked whey. I actually really like it because it's just pure whey."

"Naked brand - cleanest ingredients I’ve been able to find."

"Naked Whey is great if you don't have a sweet tooth."

"I'm switching from Nutrabio to Naked Whey ISO because I want as little added stuff to the whey as possible."

"They are naked variants (company called "naked")...best whey is goat whey protein without a single additive."

"Naked Whey."

Promix

4.6

(11)

"Promix sounds perfect for anyone looking for pure, simple ingredients!"

"The fact that it's easy on the stomach is a huge plus."

"Promix. Its a little more $$$ than most but totally worth it."

"Promix"

"I really like Promix and Ascent."

"Promix is the one I continually purchase because it tastes the best."

"Promix is the only one that doesn’t upset my IBS."

"I like promix which I found on a similar post in this sub."

"Im thinking about the one that Peter Attia is taking - Promix."

"Promix."

#10

PEScience

4.7

(10)

"They are "alright" like 6-7/10"

"PEScience is really good."

"It's expensive, but PEScience has the best tasting protein powder."

"I really liked"

"Reasonably priced and tasty"

"PEScience."

"I also buy Ekkovision, PEScience, and Ryse if there's a good sale."

"PEScience has a bunch of flavors."

"PEScience, Rule1, G1M."

"Doesn't give me hard shits like Biofinest does."

#11

Truvani

4.7

(10)

"Truvani you can get it at whole foods"

"Truvani is the best IMO clean ingredients."

"Truvani is my favorite."

"The unflavored, vanilla, both incredible."

"The only one whose chocolate tastes like chocolate."

"Simple ingredients"

"Cleanest and best tasting protein"

"Truvani. Clean ingredients and tastes really good."

"Truvani. Enjoy."

"Truvani is good"

#12

Ryse

4.4

(10)

"Ryse is my go to, the blueberry muffin is delicious."

"Are my favorites out of the 15+ brands I’ve tried."

"Their lemon pound cake and blueberry muffin flavors are my favorites."

"They actually taste good."

"I bought it based on the suggestion of the store worker and loved it."

"Tastes good with water, better with fairlife."

"If taste is something. Ryse wins."

"If your primary focus is taste, then brands like Ghost and Ryse are pretty good."

"Ryse has a bunch of like main brand flavors... marshmellow fluff, skippy peanut butter."

"Ryse has some good tasting ones."

#13

Clean Simple Eats

4.8

(9)

"Clean simple eats is sooo good!!"

"Clean Simple Eats is my favorite. No weird aftertaste, mixes great, lots of flavors."

"I’ve been using Clean Simple Eats. Other whey protein has wrecked my stomach."

"Clean simple eats. The best I’ve had."

"Clean Simple eats! Best flavor hands down."

"I really like this stuff Clean Simple Eats."

"Vanilla and peach"

"Clean simple eats."

#14

Ghost

4.2

(10)

"I like Ghost (sample sizes available on their website) and Ryse."

"Amazing flavor"

"I like the Ghost Vegan flavors."

"If your primary focus is taste, then brands like Ghost and Ryse are pretty good."

"I have been buying that."

"Ghost."

"Ghost Vegan and Blessed are my go-tos."

"I like Ghost, PE Science, and 1st Phorm."

"Pretty good"

"Banana pancake batter is my fav"

#15

Kirkland

4.4

(9)

"Kirkland brand is super solid. Zero complaints."

"I love the kirkland brand from costco! The chocolate flavor! So good!!"

"Kirkland whey protein at Costco"

"The new Kirkland brand @ Costco."

"My favorite is Kirkland Signature's."

"I thought the Kirkland (Costco) one was good."

"Probably the Kirkland brand or ON Gold from Costco for most people."

"I use the Kirkland whey protein from Costco"

"Kirkland signature now has a whey protein mix."

#16

Naked Nutrition

5.0

(7)

"I like Naked Nutrition. Cleaner ingredients and they’re put through testing."

"Surprised no one mentioned Naked Protein, simple ingredients and tastes good."

"Have been using Naked Nutrition because it doesn’t have any extra “nasty” ingredients"

"I use NAKED NUTRITION UNFLAVORED PEA PROTEIN ISOLATE."

"Plant based options"

"Certified GF"

#17

Nutricost

4.0

(8)

"30g per serving. No added sugar. It is sweetened with sucralose."

"Nutricost."

"NutriCost for everything."

"Nutricost on Amazon. Cheap af."

"Nutricost on Amazon is budget friendly and a straight whey protein without the added crap."

"Nutricost Is okay cheap and effective best tasting though easily synths."

"Nutricost."

"Nutricost and NOW both have unflavored options on Amazon."

#18

Quest

4.4

(7)

"I love Quest- chocolate milkshake and peanut butter are two of my favourites!"

"They are known for being one of the cleanest protein brands."

"I am a huge Quest evangelist for all things protein."

"Flavor wise I’ve been thrilled with quest lately."

"My fave is cookies and cream."

"I typically use Quest and that sits pretty well for me."

"I love their cinnamon crunch."

#19

Vega

4.4

(7)

"I'm a big fan of Vega sport."

"I’ve been using Vega for three years with no issues."

"I like Vega sport"

"If you can tolerate whey, it’s definitely a good route to go!"

"Vega, expensive but it quite literally turns almond milk into a shake."

"I still consuming Vega brand protein shake everyday because it works."

"Cheaper and less artificial"

#20

Legion

4.5

(6)

"I love legion personally, flavors are good, macros are good."

"I have been using Legion for a few years."

"Legion, legit 3rd party testing."

"I've been using Legion for a while but can't say that it's better than any others."

"Legion and Transparent Labs are my favorites because they’re easier on my stomach."

"Legion."

#21

Transparent Labs

4.2

(6)

"Mixes well and my guts absolutely love the difference."

"Transparent Labs."

"I like Transparent labs."

"Transparent Labs & Earth Fed Muscle."

"Transparent labs is the best with no artificial sweeteners/ additives."

"Transparent labs or Legion. Legion is a better value when buying bulk."

#22

Bulk Nutrients

4.8

(5)

"Great value, tastes great."

"I’ve found bulk nutrients to be cheap and they deliver super fast."

"Their future whey is also vegan."

"I go through bulk nutrients online. they seem to be the cheapest."

"Checkout Bulk Nutrients or My Protein."

#23

Premier Protein

4.6

(5)

"Is my go to."

"I don't use powder, I buy Premier Protein, or if you can find them, Fairlife nutrition plan 30 gm protein."

"Makes a great base for smoothies."

"We have 'Premier Protein' as an industry leader (with lots of flavors) and my personal favorite that you might have is 'Fairlife'."

"Ever try these?"

#24

True Nutrition

4.4

(5)

"I’m a huge fan of True Nutrition for their customization options."

"True nutrition. Cheapest and best."

"Clean testing and good consistency."

"True Nutrition for years. Straight forward great products."

"True Nutrition is customizable."

#25

Wellah

5.0

(4)

"The best protein powder that i've found that is specifically formulated for girls is wellah.. it's whey isolate and tastes AMAZING."

"I recommend trying wellah cuz I have been using this for the last few months and it's by far the best tasting protein powder I have used, and i really love the chocolate flavor!!"

"I have been using wellah for the last few months and it's by far the best tasting protein powder."

"Girl you have to try Wellah! I'm super picky about the flavors of my protein but they have the most delicious chocolate protein powder."

#26

5.0

(3)

"My hubs and I have been drinking a brand called Kachava for years."

"Kachava, by far and Truvani"

"Kachava."

#32

Muscle Milk

5.0

(3)

"I really enjoy muscle milk chocolate powder."

"I’ve started taking the Muscle Milk one, the chocolate flavor."

"By far my favorite and I have tried MANY after years of lifting."

#33

Protein Works

3.5

4.5

(2)

"It’s the best tasting protein I’ve had."

"Jocko Molk."

3.5

(2)

"The My Wellness range is great for anyone struggling with eczema flare ups."

"I personally like the chocolate and their peanut butter flavour."

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