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expiredThe Beast posted Apr 16, 2025 3:38 AM

Select Costco Stores: 4.25-lbs Ascent 100% Whey Native Protein Blend (Chocolate)

$40

$50

20% off
(In-Warehouse only)at Costco Wholesale
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Select Costco Wholesale Stores (product link not available) have 4.25-lbs Ascent 100% Whey Native Protein Blend (Chocolate) on sale for $39.99 valid for in-warehouse purchase only.

Thanks to community member The Beast for sharing this deal.

Note, availability and price may vary by location.

Features:
  • 25g of Fast Digesting Whey Protein Blend
  • Zero Artificial Ingredients
  • Native Whey Protein - Least Processed Whey Protein
  • Certified Gluten Free, rBST Free
  • 5.7g BCAAs, 12.1g EAAs, 2.7g Leucine

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • This offer is $4 less than the previous FP deal.
  • Product may not be available in all locations
  • Sale ends 4/27/25 or while supplies last
  • Look for Costco product number 1666598
  • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • If you don't have a Costco Warehouse Membership, you can sign-up here

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Written by The Beast
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Community Notes
About the Poster
Select Costco Wholesale Stores (product link not available) have 4.25-lbs Ascent 100% Whey Native Protein Blend (Chocolate) on sale for $39.99 valid for in-warehouse purchase only.

Thanks to community member The Beast for sharing this deal.

Note, availability and price may vary by location.

Features:
  • 25g of Fast Digesting Whey Protein Blend
  • Zero Artificial Ingredients
  • Native Whey Protein - Least Processed Whey Protein
  • Certified Gluten Free, rBST Free
  • 5.7g BCAAs, 12.1g EAAs, 2.7g Leucine

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • This offer is $4 less than the previous FP deal.
  • Product may not be available in all locations
  • Sale ends 4/27/25 or while supplies last
  • Look for Costco product number 1666598
  • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • If you don't have a Costco Warehouse Membership, you can sign-up here

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ThriftySoda3172
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Unless you are vegan, stay away from pea-based protein powders.
"Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score (PDCAAS) measures protein quality based on human essential amino acid requirements and our ability to digest it. The test protein is compared to a standard amino acid profile and is given a score from 0–1, with a score of 1.0 indicating maximum amino acid digestibility. Common protein supplements (whey, casein, and soy) all receive 1.0 scores. Meat and soybeans (0.9), vegetables and other legumes (0.7), and whole wheat and peanuts (0.25–0.55) all provide diminished protein digestibility. PDCAAS is currently considered the most reliable score of protein quality for human nutrition."
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TheJoeFletch
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I have had some nasty tasting supplements in the past that I could stomach without an issue. I tried this protein powder (Orgain Organic Protein and Superfoods Plant Based Protein Powder) and it was without a doubt, the worst protein powder I have ever had. Terrible taste, it kept repeating on me and it gave me the diarrhea. I shutter every time I see it in Costco and I feel like it's my duty to tell people when I see it in their cart (I don't say anything, but I should). Proceed with caution.
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RespectSlickyD
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https://www.costco.com/levels-gra...18956.html

Would rather have this, no natural flavors, grass fed, and all concentrate (more bioactive immunoglobulins than isolate)
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Apr 16, 2025 10:06 PM
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ThriftySoda3172Apr 16, 2025 10:06 PM
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Quote from ThriftyKite529 :
https://www.costco.com/.product.1...ue&nf=trueBetter option
Unless you are vegan, stay away from pea-based protein powders.
"Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score (PDCAAS) measures protein quality based on human essential amino acid requirements and our ability to digest it. The test protein is compared to a standard amino acid profile and is given a score from 0–1, with a score of 1.0 indicating maximum amino acid digestibility. Common protein supplements (whey, casein, and soy) all receive 1.0 scores. Meat and soybeans (0.9), vegetables and other legumes (0.7), and whole wheat and peanuts (0.25–0.55) all provide diminished protein digestibility. PDCAAS is currently considered the most reliable score of protein quality for human nutrition."
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Apr 16, 2025 10:27 PM
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Joined Nov 2007
bim323Apr 16, 2025 10:27 PM
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Love this protein- bought two packs.
It doesn't bother my stomach as much as ON, and seems to be high quality, mix well, and generally tastes good.
Apr 16, 2025 10:33 PM
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thaprinzeApr 16, 2025 10:33 PM
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Quote from LastDay13 :
The Kirkland branded protein?

https://www.costco.com/kirkland-s...87218.html
Is this basically the same as the ON powder? I really preferred the taste of this Ascent one over the ON brand, but I've never tried the Kirkland version.
Apr 16, 2025 10:49 PM
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chilllilalApr 16, 2025 10:49 PM
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I'm in the minority. Picked this up yesterday and love it. Perspective after coming off a nasty cookies and cream powder
Apr 16, 2025 11:11 PM
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sureshot32Apr 16, 2025 11:11 PM
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Quote from TheJoeFletch :
I have had some nasty tasting supplements in the past that I could stomach without an issue. I tried this protein powder and it was without a doubt, the worst protein powder I have ever had. Terrible taste, it kept repeating on me and it gave me the diarrhea. I shutter every time I see it in Costco and I feel like it's my duty to tell people when I see it in their cart (I don't say anything, but I should). Proceed with caution.
This reply is featured up above and it looks like it's referring to the originally posted product, but it's referring to the Orgain in the quote. I agree that the Orgain is not good. This Ascent is decent enough. Similar to the Kirkland brand to my tastebuds. The per pound price is pretty similar since you get an extra pound of Kirkland powder for $10 more.
Apr 16, 2025 11:46 PM
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TheJoeFletchApr 16, 2025 11:46 PM
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Quote from sureshot32 :
This reply is featured up above and it looks like it's referring to the originally posted product, but it's referring to the Orgain in the quote. I agree that the Orgain is not good. This Ascent is decent enough. Similar to the Kirkland brand to my tastebuds. The per pound price is pretty similar since you get an extra pound of Kirkland powder for $10 more.
Good call. I edited my original comment to note that I am talking about the Orgain Protein Powder. From my experiences, the Ascent one is really good.
Apr 17, 2025 3:10 AM
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BalockayApr 17, 2025 3:10 AM
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Shows $44.99 after $10 off for me

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Apr 17, 2025 5:01 AM
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hellojellojwApr 17, 2025 5:01 AM
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Quote from RespectSlickyD :
https://www.costco.com/levels-grass-fed-whey-protein-double-chocolate-564-lbs.product.4000318956.html Would rather have this, no natural flavors, grass fed, and all concentrate (more bioactive immunoglobulins than isolate)
Lol ok, way to make a over generalized claim. They are both whey protein concentrate even if one uses isolate as a base, and either way concentrate is not "better" than isolate, it all depends. Isolate is more purified, so it has less fat, calories and lactose, which is why I switched to Ascent from Levels. Theyre otherwise the same (no artificial flavors, non-hormone, least processed etc). Grass-fed whey protein is a marketing gimmick, it means nothing for whey - its milk byproduct not a steak.
Apr 17, 2025 1:41 PM
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StreetJediApr 17, 2025 1:41 PM
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The worst tasting protein powder I ever tasted. Can't wait to finish and be done with it! 🤮
Apr 17, 2025 2:29 PM
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TenseSuit2179Apr 17, 2025 2:29 PM
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It's a great product for this price. Not the best in taste but I mix it with some banana and peanut butter and it goes really well. No other junk in it except for natural flavours as compared to any and every other protein powder in this price range. Have been using it for 6 months now and have seen noticeable results
Apr 17, 2025 3:32 PM
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iamandrewzApr 17, 2025 3:32 PM
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Been really liking this protein powder. Mix it in coffee daily and when I want a "treat", I mix it with milk and a little honey and it tastes like marshmallows to me.

It has a great balance of flavor, ingredients and value, plus it doesn't hurt my stomach. There's only a few protein powders I can stomach, this being one of em and the fact that this is always available at Costco makes it a no brainer for me.

I tried the Kirkland one and didn't feel good and it had this interesting after taste that I just couldn't get over. I was so upset I didn't like it.

Even though I just bought a bag, if it's on sale at Costco today I will buy another one.
Apr 17, 2025 4:43 PM
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Des71Apr 17, 2025 4:43 PM
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I bought this recently and I found the chocolate flavor to be too mild. After adding cocoa powder, I found it enjoyable enough to buy it again at this price. The Ascent Vanilla had a strong coconut flavor the forced me to add vanilla extract to make it tolerable. I will never buy the Vanilla again.
Apr 17, 2025 6:27 PM
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Dragon1403Apr 17, 2025 6:27 PM
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Quote from Des71 :
I bought this recently and I found the chocolate flavor to be too mild. After adding cocoa powder, I found it enjoyable enough to buy it again at this price. The Ascent Vanilla had a strong coconut flavor the forced me to add vanilla extract to make it tolerable. I will never buy the Vanilla again.
I agree chocolate flavor is mild. But that works better for me as I dont like too much chocolate. So I am in for two packs.
Apr 17, 2025 7:41 PM
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kurema8Apr 17, 2025 7:41 PM
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Quote from LastDay13 :
The Kirkland branded protein?

https://www.costco.com/kirkland-s...87218.html
Sucralose and Ace-K. Hard pass.

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Apr 17, 2025 7:47 PM
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kurema8Apr 17, 2025 7:47 PM
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Quality protein that mixes well with Almond Milk. Add a banana and peanut butter for a tasty post workout meal. I got tired of paying $100+ for top-rated Muscle Feast.

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