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Sports Research via Amazon has 5-lb Sports Research Whey Protein Isolate Powder (Creamy Vanilla or Chocolate) on sale for $55.16 - 10% off when you checkout via Subscribe & Save = $49.64. Shipping is free.Thanks to Community Member myszkame3ner for sharing this deal.

Available flavors:About this product:
  • Each scoop contains 25g of protein and 6.9g of BCAAs to help build and maintain lean muscle and support
  • Free of xantham gum and artificial sweeteners
  • Non-GMO verified, gluten-free & soy-free, and enhanced with Vitamin D, and 1,000mg of L-Leucine, with only 150 calories and less than 1g of sugar per serving
  • Easily-mixable whey is made to prevent clumping

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with 15% off via Amazon S&S
Vanilla (sweetened with stevia)
https://www.amazon.com/Sports-Res...TC1FT?th=1

Also Chocolate available for same price (sweetened with sucralose & acesulfame)
https://www.amazon.com/Sports-Res...B6SY9?th=1


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Model: Sports Research Whey Protein - Sports Nutrition Whey Isolate Protein Powder for Lean Muscle Building & Workout Recovery - 5 lb Bag Bulk Protein Powder - Creamy Vanilla, 63 Servings

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The math on this deal is a little confusing - something seems "not right". I also only analyzed the Vanilla.

2.97¢/g Protein - Sports Research Whey Isolate [amazon.com]Price: $46.89 for 5 lbs.15.4% of Protein is Leucine69.4% of mass is Protein71.4% of calories are Protein

First the price. 2.97 cents per gram for isolate is a good, but not fantastic price. They claim to have a few additions most competitors do not:
- They claim to boost their leucine content, adding an extra gram per serving, which could have value for gainz.
- It is sweetened with Stevia instead of Sucralose (for folks who care)

However, they claim to be mostly isolate. The first ingredient is isolate, and the second is natural flavoring. Sodium Caseinate is the third ingredient, which is also protein (casein).

The nutrition information looks more like a concentrate product than an isolate product. I would expect most isolates to be about 90% protein, maybe more, but this product is only 70% protein, consistent with most concentrate products. It could be that it is isolate and their natural flavoring is "bigger" than other brands, or there are other fillers. It also has 3.5g of fat, 3g saturated. Isolates usually filter most of this out - it could be not filtered out, or it could be added. I do not know.

Given the extra fat, calories, and flavoring in an isolate product, I would expect it to taste good (despite the stevia - I personally prefer sucralose). But, I'm far too much of a cheapskate to buy it.

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05-19-2024 at 03:23 PM.
05-19-2024 at 03:23 PM.
Yeah, something is weird. Dymatize isolate is 76 servings of 30g each, and 24g protein per serving. And it sometimes comes on sale for about the same price as this is on sale ($49). If it was $40ish or so, I might've given it a try. But pass for now.
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05-19-2024 at 11:25 PM.
05-19-2024 at 11:25 PM.
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Christ, that would've been good to know before I bought it. I've never seen a protein powder with a lead warning on the label before. My fault for buying a no-name brand, I guess. Sticking with Optimum Nutrition from now on, or if there's an unflavored whey powder from an actual, reputable brand.

To be fair, they are a supplement brand. Their omega 3s are literally sold at Costco. They don't specialize in protein like all the other protein brands.
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Roboticrob
05-20-2024 at 10:58 AM.
05-20-2024 at 10:58 AM.
Quote from WolfTheCat :
The math on this deal is a little confusing - something seems "not right". I also only analyzed the Vanilla.

2.97¢/g Protein - Sports Research Whey Isolate [amazon.com]
  • Price: $46.89 for 5 lbs.
  • 15.4% of Protein is Leucine
  • 69.4% of mass is Protein
  • 71.4% of calories are Protein

First the price. 2.97 cents per gram for isolate is a good, but not fantastic price. They claim to have a few additions most competitors do not:
- They claim to boost their leucine content, adding an extra gram per serving, which could have value for gainz.
- It is sweetened with Stevia instead of Sucralose (for folks who care)

However, they claim to be mostly isolate. The first ingredient is isolate, and the second is natural flavoring. Sodium Caseinate is the third ingredient, which is also protein (casein).

The nutrition information looks more like a concentrate product than an isolate product. I would expect most isolates to be about 90% protein, maybe more, but this product is only 70% protein, consistent with most concentrate products. It could be that it is isolate and their natural flavoring is "bigger" than other brands, or there are other fillers. It also has 3.5g of fat, 3g saturated. Isolates usually filter most of this out - it could be not filtered out, or it could be added. I do not know.

Given the extra fat, calories, and flavoring in an isolate product, I would expect it to taste good (despite the stevia - I personally prefer sucralose). But, I'm far too much of a cheapskate to buy it.

Thanks for the analysis.
I bought the chocolate flavor a few months back and I do have to say, it is hands down the best tasting chocolate protein I've ever had. (I've had many from top brands including ON, Dymatize, myprotein, bsn, muscle milk... Etc)

Wife hates chocolate protein and I told her to just drink it. In the middle of bashing chocolate protein saying "you know I don't like...." She takes a swig and her eyes open up. She continues "but I can drink this!"

Fast forward like 8 months and I got her parents making ice cream out of this protein (ninja creami deluxe, 4 scoops protein, 2 cups whole milk) and they're loving it. Her dad says gunna try with water next cause it's actually too rich in flavor.

So yeah, I think they do put in a lot of flavor. It's good too. Assuming they're truthful on putting in isolate vs concentrate, I def would recommend at this price point.
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05-20-2024 at 12:58 PM.
05-20-2024 at 12:58 PM.
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Seems strange to go through the isolation process of removing all the fat and then adding 3g per serving of an expensive saturated fat (MCT powder).

Because its for keto. Thus the low calorie count, cab macros, and MCT oil.
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05-21-2024 at 12:39 AM.
05-21-2024 at 12:39 AM.
Love the protein powder experts that have to find something wrong with every product listed . They never disappoint me. Is there actually any protein supplement that meets your approval? Seriously, I would like to know what is the perfect protein powder?
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05-21-2024 at 07:36 AM.
05-21-2024 at 07:36 AM.
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Can anyone comment on how this compares to Ascent whey?
Ascent is my new favorite as far as cleaner protein. This sports research tastes more rich like fudge. I put in unsweetened almond milk and it's delicious. But both are good. I like the flavor of both compared to ON.
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05-21-2024 at 04:59 PM.
05-21-2024 at 04:59 PM.
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I was interested in it until I read the reviews. The packaging literally says this product can you expose you to chemicals including lead. The only thing that could be in there is lead and cadmium from the cocoa. I haven't found any brand of cocoa powder that doesn't contain trace amounts of lead or cadmium. Some are lower and some are higher. Cocoa powder from Sierra Leone is reported to have the lowest amounts of lead and cadmium. I wish this company would state the levels but I'm not able to locate it.
California makes you report pretty much anything that can be detected, which is everything.
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elcdragon
05-22-2024 at 08:40 AM.
05-22-2024 at 08:40 AM.
Did anyone get their bag? Mine was rancid and I ended up throwing it away.
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05-22-2024 at 12:15 PM.
05-22-2024 at 12:15 PM.
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Did anyone get their bag? Mine was rancid and I ended up throwing it away.
It is actually normal, lmao... It kinda has a smell like spoiled milk, but it's actually normal. If you would've done a small taste test you'll see it's sweet with a dark chocolatey flavor. I've purchased 3 bags of the chocolate, so I was just as confused as you with the 1st bag I bought.
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California makes you report pretty much anything that can be detected, which is everything.
The laws were meant to keep us safe but now they're a nuisance and do the opposite and when there's real danger, can't detect it.

Unless the world is definitely as dangerous as all the ninnying says it is
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Love the protein powder experts that have to find something wrong with every product listed . They never disappoint me. Is there actually any protein supplement that meets your approval? Seriously, I would like to know what is the perfect protein powder?
I've given them rep and I'm probably going with myprotein given that it's lab certified... and the protein per gram isn't really low due to sweeteners etc

In the end the difference isn't the biggest difference in your muscle growth but it's good to know there's numbers being crunched rather than "it's all the same... don't look at it... etc"
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05-26-2024 at 12:34 PM.
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Myprotien Memorial Day sale 50% with 5% off Protein powder.

Is this a good deal for ISOLATE?
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05-26-2024 at 12:34 PM.
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Quote from flashfir :
I've given them rep and I'm probably going with myprotein given that it's lab certified... and the protein per gram isn't really low due to sweeteners etc

In the end the difference isn't the biggest difference in your muscle growth but it's good to know there's numbers being crunched rather than "it's all the same... don't look at it... etc"

Bump!
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05-26-2024 at 01:37 PM.
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Myprotien Memorial Day sale 50% with 5% off Protein powder.

Is this a good deal for ISOLATE?

It's about 8 per lb for concentrate. Flavors for isolate depending on quantity are 12 to 13 per lb. Not bad not great, good quality % protein though. Not low 70 or 80. Close to 90
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05-26-2024 at 05:48 PM.
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It's about 8 per lb for concentrate. Flavors for isolate depending on quantity are 12 to 13 per lb. Not bad not great, good quality % protein though. Not low 70 or 80. Close to 90

Thanks.

Redcon1: HONOR50 (50% off)

Myprotien: SOCIALMP (50% off) + automatic 5% off Protein powder

I've had isolate from both before, myprotien mixes easier, no clumps. I'm lactose intolerant. Both are easy on my stomach.
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