Protein reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 351 Reddit reviews across 57 subreddits and 90 posts to rank the best Protein brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/workout, r/gymsnark, r/veganfitness, r/japanlife, r/HubermanLab. Top-rated brands include Optimum Nutrition (4.4/5), Dymatize (4.7/5), Myprotein (4.2/5).

Stats

Reviews351

Subreddits57

Posts90

Brands79

Products29

Top communities

r/workout86 r/gymsnark27 r/veganfitness23 r/japanlife22 r/HubermanLab17

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Optimum Nutrition

4.4

(36)

"Optimum Nutrition. Can buy the big bags from Costco - would definitely suggest."

"You can’t go wrong with Optimum Nutrition Gold."

"ON whey"

"Buy ON gold standard from their official site."

"Optimum Nutrition."

"Or optimum nutrition they are the best."

"Gold standard is pretty much, the gold standard."

"10 years strong and will be forever."

"I lowkey love Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard, especially the Double Rich Chocolate."

"I like Optimum Nutrition Double Chocolate Whey powder."

Dymatize

4.7

(25)

"I really like the dymatize ISO 100. I got the fruity pebbles flavor recently and don't think I'll change from that."

"It mixes easily with water or other liquids."

"If you are willing to spend a good amount of money, buy dymatize."

"Dramatize protein powders are amazing."

"Dymatize stands out here the most."

"I've been liking Dymatize Iso 100. Very light."

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

"Two scoops of Fruity Pebbles Dymatize"

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

"Dymatize - many great flavors, instant mix, whey."

Myprotein

4.2

(20)

"If you want to make sure your protein is genuine, buy it from MY protein's official website."

"Discoverd MyProtein recently, its one of the highest rated on LabDoor."

"I like myprotein. I mostly use the flavourless one."

"MyProtein for me. It's the only brand I can drink easily."

"Been buying myprotein for about 14 years now."

"MyProtein with discounts. I get 10lbs for under $60"

"Lots of my clients use MyProtein, and the way we change it up with them is by adding in things like Tang or PB2 Powder."

"My Protien was a good option for me."

"Myprotein is a decent tasting product, high quality, and is one of the cheaper options on the market."

"I get myprotein. It's pretty good."

Isopure

4.2

(16)

"Isopure citrus lemonade! So good especially in the hot weather I sip it with a straw and I feel like I’m drinking straight juice"

"Isopure, fits into a keto diet, tastes great and is available at most retailers."

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

"I used Isopure. Clean protein. Expensive but it’s probably the only one I’ve tasted thats actually good."

"Isopure because it's low calorie, tastes good, and isn't loaded with a bunch of unnecessary ingredients."

"Isopure for need protein and nothing much else."

"I really like the unflavored version of isopure for smoothies or coffees!"

"Unflavored isopure has very few additives."

"Go for ISOpure Dutch chocolate it’s really good but pricey."

"I have used unflavored Isopure for years now."

Quest

4.7

(11)

"Quest. best by test."

"Quest is my go-to. It’s expensive but so good."

"I love Quest, I’ve been eating them for years."

"Cookies and cream is my personal favorite, but chocolate dough, Carmel peanut, the banana one are all so good."

"Definitely 150 cals 28g protein just can’t be beat"

"I freaking love the quest cinnamon crunch flavor omg it’s delicious."

"I am partial to the Quest brand."

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

"Quest ;)"

"For the widest range of flavors and use in recipes, I'd suggest Quest."

Naked

4.4

(11)

"This is the cleanest and blends really well and tastes good without that fake sugar aftertaste"

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

"My favorite brands are Naked (they also have pea protein and rice protein powders) and NorCal Organic."

"I love naked protein."

"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."

"I like naked whey."

"I use naked pea now and its decent."

"Naked protein is pretty decent."

Ghost

4.8

(9)

"I’ve tried the churro and chocolate peanut butter banana and both have been great."

"Ghost has really tasty protein in my opinion. i absolutely love the cinnabon and oreo flavors"

"They’re all great honestly. So far I’ve had strawberry sorbet, salted caramel, caramel macchiato, cookies and cream, and one other I can’t remember. All top notch."

"Ive had chocolate, vanilla, cookies and cream, and peanut butter cup, oh and coconut!! All amazing!"

"Ghost nutter butter is the tastiest, imo."

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

"I like Ghost and Ryse. They both have a digestive enzymes included and that seems to help."

"Ghost has some fun flavors and neat to do any “fruity” proteins."

"Ghost makes a ton of fun flavors that are actually tasty."

Premier Protein

3.9

(8)

"Premier protein at Walmart Vanilla Milkshake is my go to"

"Premier protein bars Are really good."

"I love the premier protein shakes."

"They taste pretty good and they have like 30grams of protein."

"Premier Protein Powder, 1g sugar, 30g protein for 2 scoops."

"I buy Premier Protein, or if you can find them, Fairlife nutrition plan 30 gm protein."

"Premier protein hurts my stomach :("

"Premier protein Cannot do powdered protein anymore"

Kirkland

3.8

(8)

"Kirkland Greek yogurt"

"They taste substantially better and have better texture too."

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

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

"I’ve heard good things about Kirkland."

"The Kirkland brand ones have great macros but taste kinda shitty."

"I previously saw a recommendation for the Kirkland brand protein bar."

"The best bang for your buck but they can be firm and difficult to chew sometimes"

#10

Transparent Labs

4.1

(7)

"Just copped some Transparent Labs protein after seeing all the hype on here. Went for the French Vanilla flavor and it’s lowkey amazing."

"I’ve been doing transparent labs. I was looking for a grass fed version, I’m sure there are other brands."

"Transparent Labs."

"I like Transparent labs. It it’s expensive."

"Transparent Labs & Earth Fed Muscle"

"I like products from Transparent labs. They mix up well with just a shaker bottle."

"Is the best with no artificial sweeteners/ additives."

#11

PEScience

4.7

(6)

"Pscience is the best for baking."

"PEScience is really good, blends well and the flavor is good."

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

"Oooh try PEScience, It's soo good!"

"PEScience."

"PE Science for baking- I do not suggest drinking with water."

#12

Orgain

4.5

(6)

"Orgain!"

"I like Orgain Simple (chocolate)."

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

"I like Orgain."

"I use Orgain. I have both vanilla and chocolate."

"Orgain protein"

#13

Promix

4.3

(6)

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

"Is the one I continually purchase because it tastes the best."

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

"Promix."

"I really like Promix and Ascent."

"I like Promix -- very few ingredients and they're good and clean."

#14

True Nutrition

4.3

(6)

"True nutrition x10000 . Its by far the cheapest option!! Im loving the cookies and cream right now."

"I use True Nutrition. I set up subscription delivery."

"I really like True Nutrition."

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

"I like True Nutrition! You can do custom blends."

"True Nutrition is customizable."

#15

Nutricost

4.0

(6)

"Nutricost."

"NutriCost for everything."

"Nutricost on Amazon. Cheap af."

"Nutricost on Amazon is budget friendly and a straight whey protein."

"Nutricost and NOW both have unflavored options on Amazon that are single ingredient - just protein isolate."

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

#16

Ascent

4.0

(6)

"Ascent"

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

"It doesn’t have sugar or artificial sweeteners."

"The strawberry one is really good."

"They seem to be some of the cleanest and taste good."

"When trying to load up on protein."

#17

Ryse

4.8

(5)

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

"If taste is something. Ryse wins."

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

"I don’t get gassy or bloated. Great flavors."

"Ryse has a bunch of like main brand flavors... but they're all pretty delicious."

#18

P.E. Science

4.0

(6)

"Been a PE Science user for nearly a decade. Consistently good, in stock and reliable."

"As far as PE Science, I didn't mind caramel waffle cone."

"I just got Caramel Waffle Cone and it's pretty good."

"PE Science!!"

"PEScience gives the best texture to me because of the addition of the casein but I've tried Ryse as well and have had good results."

"P.e science"

#19

Fairlife

4.6

(5)

"Fairlife is amazing"

"I actually use the premixed chocolate ones and blend it with 3 large frozen strawberries."

"For me personally has been the best absorbing protein, no stomach issues and tasting good."

"I love Fairlife for ready to go. Chocolate is the winner for me."

"They are awesome. They taste good and have above average macros."

#20

Jocko

4.6

(5)

"Jocko has been my top brand. No artificial sweeteners or soy."

"I like Jocko’s molk. No bloating at all."

"Jocko has been my top brand. No artificial sweeteners or soy."

"Jocko Molk."

"I have really liked the chocolate from jocko."

#21

Truvani

4.4

(5)

"Truvani is my favorite absolutely worth the cost."

"Is the best IMO clean ingredients."

"I honestly love Truvani. I bought some off an insta ad but the flavors are great, texture is better than most"

"Truvani. Clean ingredients and tastes really good."

"Truvani. Enjoy."

#22

Seitan

4.0

(5)

"Your seitan is crazy high in protein. Mine comes to 26 grams per 100g serving."

"It's a pretty cheap protein , i'm not vegan/vegetarian , but i don't Love meat."

"I think also something homemade is more economical and healthier for you since it is fresh."

"Seitan is very high protein density, can be tasty and satisfying to eat, and isn’t hard to make at home."

"Seitan's PDCAAS score is only around 0.4, so you're probably only able to absorb/digest about 40% of that."

#23

Gold Standard

5.0

(4)

"Been using gold standard for over 10 years."

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

"Gold standard"

"You can't beat the taste and mixability of Gold Standard chocolate"

#24

The Whole Truth

4.8

(4)

"I use 'the whole truth' unflavoured after trying a few available options."

"The whole truth protein - If you can afford high end products, this is the only choice that I would recommend."

"High-quality protein, recommended for gut health."

"I normally use the whole truth or muscle nectar."

#25

Sun Warrior

4.8

(4)

"My fav is Sun Warrior!"

"Sun warrior and Garden of life raw...both are organic too!"

"Sunwarrior."

"Sunwarrior for me. Unflavored is the best IMO"

#26

Good Protein

4.5

(4)

"I like their salted caramel, chocolate."

"Good Protein is delicious- specifically the strawberry cream flavour."

"Good Protein is the best plant based I’ve tried."

"It's 15g of carbs per scoop and has 21g of protein which is what I need for running."

#27

Clean Simple Eats

4.3

(4)

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

"Clean simple eats sells a variety sample pack as well as individual sample packets"

"I like Clean Simple Eats for powder."

"To use in overnight oats: I love clean simple eats, their flavors taste so good."

#28

Core Power

4.0

(4)

"Core Power filtered milk"

"The macros are close to whey protein in their 'core power elite' line of protein drinks."

"The core power chakes ofc."

"Make the sludge... Core power mixed with two scoops of whey."

#29

GronG

3.5

(4)

"GronG yoghurt, vanilla or caramel slap."

"Ive been buying the GronG for the past few months."

"GronG used to be cheaper than MyProtein and tasted pretty decent."

"If you can get past the strange brand name... it's good value."

#30

Naturaltein

3.5

4.0

(2)

"I like to drink ensures and core power chocolate milk! They both have a good bit of protein."

"I despise protein shakes but the Ensure French vanilla with some cinnamon and nutmeg sprinkled on top is palatable for me."

#75

PES

5.0

(1)

"PES is the only brand I’ve remained loyal to for years."

#76

Barbells

5.0

(1)

"Barbells are my favorite. They don’t taste like protein bars but 20g of protein packed in 200cal."

#77

Upnourish

4.0

(1)

"Upnourish (currently using vanilla sport, i wanna t"

#78

Thorne

4.0

(1)

"I’m all about Thorne whey isolate and Be Amazing vegan."

#79

XLR8

4.0

(1)

"I use XLR8 whey protein. Taste, digestion okke ok aan."

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