Bestselling Protein Powder on Amazon: A Budget-Friendly Pick Worth Considering

A lower-cost option

Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey is presented as a budget-friendly choice for people looking to add protein powder to their diet. Protein powder can help people meet their protein needs when foods such as chicken breast or sirloin are not an option.

The article compares it with Transparent Labs Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate, described as the best overall pick at $2 per serving. It cautions that price should not be the only factor in choosing a powder.

Editors test texture and flavor

Two Men’s Health editors tried the powder over several months, assessing taste, texture, mixability and value. Deputy Editor Paul Kita said it felt fluffy rather than sandy and expected it to blend well without feeling heavy in his stomach.

Kita liked the chocolate flavor, describing it as not overly sweet. He said it worked in smoothies with berry, banana or black cherry, while Thorp praised its light milk chocolate taste and versatility with other mixers.

Testing and considerations

The product has nearly 81,000 five-star reviews and an Informed Choice certification. The editors also tested it in smoothies containing frozen fruit, chia seeds and almond milk. The article notes that the FDA does not closely regulate supplements, including protein powders, so label claims may not fully match a product’s contents. Third-party testing can help verify what is in the container. The powder also relies on artificial sweeteners, which shoppers may wish to consider.