Everyone has a favourite protein powder, mine is Dymatize ISO 100 Chocolate Fudge Brownie, however, it might not be the best value. In this article, we’re going to look at different premium protein powders and discover which one is the best value for money.
The experiment
Using our own data, we’re going to look at the top 10 best selling protein powders in 2019 so far. From there, work out the price per 100g of protein per product. We’re only going to look at products that weigh between 1.8 kg and 2.2 kg, as they will all be priced similarly by the brand manufacturers. So, who provides the cheapest whey protein?
The results
We are going to be ranking the results by how much it costs per 100g of protein inside the containers. Without further ado, let’s get started and find out what the cheapest product is in terms of grams of protein.
10 – Mars Company Protein Powder 1.8 kg – £4.07 per 100g of protein
At number 10, it’s Mars Protein. It’s true, this protein powder has a brilliant taste that you can only associate with Mars – but at £4.07 per 100 g of protein. Mars is firmly in the relegation zone in this one.
Price: £48.99. Servings: 51, Price per Serving: £0.96, G of Protein per Serving: 23.6g, Price per 1 g of Protein: £0.0407, Price per 100g of Protein: £4.07.
9 – BSN Syntha-6 Edge 1.8 kg – £3.21 per 100g of protein
A surprising finish for BSN. However, it is a high-quality product and you know what they say: “high price means high-quality” and I think that is exactly the case here.
Price: £36.99. Servings: 48, Price per Serving: £0.77, G of Protein per Serving: 24g, Price per 1g of Protein: £0.0321, Price per 100g of Protein: £3.21.
8 – Dymatize ISO-100 2.2kg – £2.90 per 100g of protein
The only Whey Isolate on this list. Whey Isolate typically costs more than regular Whey Protein, thus why it has cemented an 8th place finish on this list. However, if you’re looking for a cost-effective isolate – this is the best value for money in terms of protein.
Price: £52.99. Servings: 73, Price per Serving: £0.73, G of Protein per Serving: 25g, Price per 1g of Protein: £0.0290, Price per 100g of Protein: £2.90.
7 – Musclepharm Combat Protein – £2.66 per 100g of protein
A favourite here at SS Healthfoods, the competitive price signifies that they are going into combat (sorry!).
Price: £35.95. Servings: 54, Price per Serving: £0.67, G of Protein per Serving: 25 g, Price per 1 g of Protein: £0.0266, Price per 100 G of Protein: £2.66.
6 – Dymatize Elite Whey 2.2 kg – £2.54 per 100g of protein
There’s a reason why Dymatize’s second entry on this list is called ‘Elite’. Elite in taste, performance and price – a great all-round protein for anyone.
Price: £39.99. Servings: 63, Price per Serving: £0.63, G of Protein per Serving: 25g, Price per 1g of Protein: £0.0254, Price per 100g of Protein: £2.54
5 – Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey 2.2 kg – £2.51 per 100g of protein
Voted the best tasting protein on the planet in 2018, surely you could forgive Optimum Nutrition for not being top of the list by just tasting their product – so delicious, you won’t regret it.
Price: £44.59. Servings: 74 Price per Serving: £0.60, G of Protein per Serving: 24g, Price per 1g of Protein: £0.0251, Price per 100g of Protein: £2.51
4 – USN 100% Premium Whey 2.2 kg – £2.36 per 100g protein
An underdog on this list just making it into those European places. USN 100% Premium Whey is a well-rounded protein powder and ranking third in the list is a very good value for money product based on the protein content.
Price: £37.99. Servings: 67, Price per Serving: £0.57, G of Protein per Serving: 24g, Price per 1g of Protein: £0.0236, Price per 100g of Protein: £2.36.
3 – PHD Diet Whey 2 kg – £2.21 per 100g of protein
You don’t have to have a doctorate to know that this is a very good deal. Low calorie and low-price of protein, you would be foolish to miss out. This weight-loss aid is a best seller both in-store and online.
Price: £29.95. Servings: 40, Price per Serving: £0.75, G of Protein per Serving: 34g, Price per 1g of Protein: £0.0221, Price per 100g of Protein: £2.21.
2 – Mutant Whey 2.2 kg – £2.09 per 100g protein
8 pence behind the winner, Mutant Whey should be proud of itself. At £2.09 per 100 g of protein, created by athletes for athletes to ensure the highest quality and flavour it makes Mutant fantastic value for money for you.
Price: £28.95. Servings: 63, Price per Serving: £0.46, G of Protein per Serving: 22g, Price per 1g of Protein: £0.0209, Price per 100g of Protein: £2.09.
And the winner is…
1 -Olimp Whey Protein Complex 2.2 kg – £2.01g per 100g protein
You could have 200g of this whey protein powder for less than 100g of Mars Protein. All whilst still being a high -quality product loved across the world, pure and simple protein.
Price: £33.99. Servings: 65, Price per Serving: £0.52, G of Protein per Serving: 26g, Price per 1g of Protein: £0.0201, Price per 100g of Protein: £2.01.
Well, there you have it. A list of our top selling protein powders ranked in order of price per 100 g of protein. We hope you enjoyed it. Why not read one of our other posts and check out our full range of protein powders and use this new knowledge to find a new favourite.
