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Protein Powder

Protein powder is really just convenient food. If you train, or simply struggle to hit your protein from meals, a shake is a quick, cheap way to top up. Whey is the classic and mixes well; plant blends have come a long way for anyone avoiding dairy. Ignore the flashiest tubs and look at protein per serving, taste (you have to actually drink it) and price per kilo.

#1 · Optimum Nutrition Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Protein Powder Muscle Building Supplements

★4.7 (15,300)

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Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Muscle Building and Recovery Protein Powder With Naturally Occurring Glutamine and BCAA Amino Acids, Vanilla Ice Cream Flavour, 30 Servings, 900 g | Vanilla Ice Cream,30 Servings,24g Protein, BCAA, Low Sugar,Fast-Digesting Isolate, Supports Muscle Growth and Repair

#2 · Optimum Nutrition Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Muscle Building and Recovery

★4.6 (28,400)

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Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder,896 g | Extreme Milk Chocolate,28 Servings,24g Protein, BCAA, Low Sugar, Fast-Digesting Isolate,Supports Muscle Growth and Repair

#3 · Optimum Nutrition Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder,896 g

★4.6 (17,400)

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Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Muscle Building and Recovery Protein Powder with Naturally Occurring Glutamine and Amino Acids, Double Rich Chocolate, 73 Servings, 2.26kg, Packaging May Vary | Double Rich Chocolate, 73 Servings, 24g Protein, BCAA, Low Sugar, Fast-Digesting Isolate, Supports Muscle Growth and Repair

#4 · Optimum Nutrition Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Muscle Building and Recovery Protein

★4.7 (3,500)

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#5 · BULK POWDERS BULK POWDERS Bulk Pure Whey Protein Powder, Chocolate, 1kg

★4.5 (4,400)

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Myprotein Impact Whey Protein Powder | 22g Premium Protein Per Serving | Builds Lean Muscle & Aids Recovery | Vanilla 1KG | Vegetarian Low Fat & Carbs | Trusted by Athletes

#6 · Myprotein Myprotein Impact Whey Protein Powder | 22g Premium Protein

★4.4 (8,000)

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Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder,450 g | Vanilla Ice Cream,15 Servings,24g Protein, BCAA, Low Sugar, Fast-Digesting Isolate, Supports Muscle Growth and Repair

#7 · Optimum Nutrition Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder,450 g

★4.7 (1,600)

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Applied Nutrition Critical Whey Protein Powder - Chocolate Milkshake | 24g Protein per Serving, High Protein Powder, Protein Shake with BCAAs & Glutamine (2Kg - 61 Servings)

#8 · Applied Nutrition Applied Nutrition Critical Whey Protein Powder - Chocolate Milkshake

★4.3 (192)

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#9 · Optimum Nutrition Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Muscle Building and Recovery

★4.6 (7,000)

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Warrior Whey Protein Powder 500g, 20 Servings – High Protein Shake Supplement for Muscle Growth, Recovery & Weight Loss – Low Sugar, Low Carb, Gluten Free Meal Replacement Shake – Strawberry Milkshake

#10 · Warrior Warrior Whey Protein Powder 500g, 20 Servings – High

★4.3 (1,200)

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PhD Whey Protein Powder - High Protein Shake with Bacillus Coagulans - Supports Muscle Growth and Maintenance - Chocolate - 500g

#11 · PhD PhD Whey Protein Powder - High Protein Shake with

★4.4 (748)

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PhD Nutrition Diet Whey High Protein Lean Matrix, Belgian Chocolate Whey Protein Powder, High Protein, 80 Servings Per 2 kg Bag

#12 · PhD PhD Nutrition Diet Whey High Protein Lean Matrix, Belgian

★4.4 (2,300)

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Optimum Nutrition ON Gold Standard 100% Isolate Pure Whey Protein, Naturally Occurring BCAAs and Glutamine, Pre and Post Workout, Chocolate Flavour, 31 Servings, 930 g

#13 · Optimum Nutrition Optimum Nutrition ON Gold Standard 100% Isolate Pure Whey Protein

★4.5 (3,100)

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MyProtein Impact Whey Protein Powder – Vanilla Flavour – 500g, 23g of Protein per Serving, Supports Muscle Building, Recovery & Lean Muscle Maintenance – 16 Servings

#14 · Myprotein Myprotein Impact Whey Protein Powder – Vanilla Flavour –

★4.5 (211)

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Dymatize Elite 100% Whey Rich Chocolate 2170g - High Protein Low Sugar Powder + Whey Protein and BCAAs

#15 · Dymatize Dymatize Elite 100% Whey Rich Chocolate 2170g - High

★4.6 (893)

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Naked Vanilla Whey Protein Powder, Only 3 Ingredients, Grass Fed, Gluten Free, Soy Free, GMO Free, 25g Protein and 6g BCAAs per Scoop, 12 Servings, 450g

#16 · NAKED NAKED Vanilla Whey Protein Powder, Only 3 Ingredients, Grass

★4.1 (6,000)

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Bulk Informed Whey Protein Isolate Powder, Double Chocolate, 2.27kg

#17 · BULK POWDERS BULK POWDERS Bulk Informed Whey Protein Isolate Powder, Double Chocolate

★4.6 (154)

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Kinetica Sports Whey Protein Powder - Vanilla, 2.27 Kg, 76 Servings | 23g Protein, 5.5g BCAA Amino Acid & 4.32g Glutamine | Recovery Shake for Optimum Nutrition | WADA & Informed Sport Approved

#18 · Kinetica Kinetica Sports Whey Protein Powder - Vanilla, 2.27 Kg

★4.4 (357)

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#19 · Optimum Nutrition Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Muscle Building and Recovery

★4.5 (470)

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The Bulk Protein Company, SERIOUS GAINZ - Whey Protein Powder - Weight Gain, Mass Gainer - 30g Protein Powders (Vanilla, 5kg)

#20 · The Bulk Protein Company The Bulk Protein Company SERIOUS GAINZ - Whey Protein Powder - Weight

★4.0 (1,200)

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Cellucor C4 Whey Protein Powder, Reese's Peanut Butter & Chocolate, 25g Protein, Low Sugar, Post-Workout Recovery, 46 Servings

#21 · Cellucor Cellucor C4 Whey Protein Powder, Reese's Peanut Butter &

★4.5 (74)

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#22 · Optimum Nutrition Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder,896 g

★4.5 (2,800)

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Optimum Nutrition Whey Protein Powder Vanilla Flavour, 22g Protein Per Serving - Easy‑to‑Mix Whey Concentrate for Muscle Growth and Maintenance, 899 g (29 Servings)

#23 · Optimum Nutrition Optimum Nutrition Whey Protein Powder Vanilla Flavour, 22g Protein Per

★4.1 (74)

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#24 · BULK POWDERS BULK POWDERS Bulk Pure Whey Protein Isolate, Unflavoured, 1kg

★4.3 (1,800)

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Protein Works | Whey Protein 360 - Platinum, Banana Milkshake, 600g

#25 · Protein Works Protein Works | Whey Protein 360 - Platinum, Banana Milkshake

★4.2 (103)

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USN Blue Lab Whey (2000g) Chocolate Caramel - Proteins - Whey Protein Blend | 25g Isolate Blend | 131kcal | 6.0g BCAAs | Soy-Free | Low Carb & Fat | Easy Digestion | Post-Workout | Lean Muscle Growth

#26 · USN USN Blue Lab Whey (2000g) Chocolate Caramel - Proteins

★4.7 (288)

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Myprotein Impact Whey Protein Powder | Vanilla - 30 Servings | Up to 23 g Whey Protein Per Serving with BCAAs | Builds Lean Muscle, Speeds Recovery | Low Fat & Carbs | Vegetarian

#27 · Myprotein Myprotein Impact Whey Protein Powder | Vanilla - 30

★4.4 (70)

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ESN Whey Protein Powder, Designer Chocolate Protein Powder, 1000g, 33 Servings with up to 23g Protein per Serving, Vegetarian | Up to 23 g protein per serving, ideal for muscle building and maintenance, made in Germany

#28 · ESN ESN Whey Protein Powder, Designer Chocolate Protein Powder, 1000g

★4.4 (7,100)

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Dymatize ISO 100 Hydrolyzed Gourmet Vanilla 932g - Whey Protein Hydrolysat + Isolat Powder

#29 · Dymatize Dymatize ISO 100 Hydrolyzed Gourmet Vanilla 932g - Whey

★4.2 (1,300)

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Naughty Boy Advanced 100% Whey Protein Powder 2kg, High Protein Shake for Muscle Growth & Recovery, Low Sugar, White Chocolate Caramel Biscuit

#30 · Naughty Boy Naughty Boy Advanced 100% Whey Protein Powder 2kg, High Protein

★4.4 (8)

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Protein Works | Whey Protein 360 - Gold, Strawberries 'n' Cream, 1.2kg | Whey Protein Powder, Premium Tri-Protein Blend, Digestive Enzymes, 12 Vitamins & Minerals, 40 Servings

#31 · Protein Works Protein Works | Whey Protein 360 - Gold, Strawberries 'n'

★4.1 (346)

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Sports Fuel Whey Protein Powder 1kg – High Protein Shake 23g for Athletes, Muscle Building & Lean Muscle Growth, Post Workout Recovery Drink Supplement – UK Made, 33 Servings, Chocolate Peanut Caramel

#32 · Sports Fuel Sports Fuel Whey Protein Powder 1kg – High Protein Shake

★3.8 (421)

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Bodyfuel Whey Protein Powder - 20g Protein for Muscle Recovery & Weight Management - Low-Calorie, Keto-Friendly - (900g - 27 Servings) (Vanilla Milkshake)

#33 · Applied Nutrition Applied Nutrition Bodyfuel Whey Protein Powder - 20g Protein for

★4.2 (42)

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Optimum Nutrition Platinum Hydro Whey, Hydrolysed Whey Protein Isolate Powder with Essential Amino Acids, Glutamine and BCAA, Milk Chocolate Flavour, 40 Servings, 1.6 kg

#34 · Optimum Nutrition Optimum Nutrition Platinum Hydro Whey, Hydrolysed Whey Protein Isolate Powder

★4.4 (6,200)

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Reflex Nutrition 100% Whey Protein - 80% Pure Whey Protein - EAA Amino Acids - No Added Sugar - Whey Protein Powder for Pre Workout & Post Workout Recovery (Vanilla, 2kg, 66 Servings)

#35 · Reflex Nutrition Reflex Nutrition 100% Whey Protein - 80% Pure Whey Protein

★4.5 (261)

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Warrior Whey Protein Powder | High Protein Shake up to 36g for Muscle Growth, Recovery & Lean Muscle | Low Carb, Low Fat, Low Sugar | Gym & Fitness Protein Supplement | Salted Caramel 1kg

#36 · Warrior Warrior Whey Protein Powder | High Protein Shake up

★4.4 (273)

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Warrior Whey Protein Powder + Creatine 500g, 20 Servings – High Protein Shake Supplement for Muscle Growth, Recovery & Weight Loss – Low Sugar, Low Carb, Meal Replacement Shake – Strawberry Crème

#37 · Warrior Warrior Whey Protein Powder + Creatine 500g, 20 Servings

★4.2 (291)

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Per4m Whey Protein Powder | High Protein Shake for Muscle Growth & Recovery | Low Sugar Gym Supplement | Sports Nutrition Drink + Amino Acids (2010g, Chocolate Brownie Batter)

#38 · per4m per4m Whey Protein Powder | High Protein Shake for

★4.6 (71)

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Serious Shredz 4kg – Diet Whey Protein Powder – Contains L-Carnitine L-Tartrate and Green Tea Extract – Supports Lean Muscle Growth, 133 Servings – The Bulk Protein Company (Double Chocolate)

#39 · The Bulk Protein Company The Bulk Protein Company Serious Shredz 4kg – Diet Whey Protein Powder

★3.8 (236)

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#40 · Sports Fuel Sports Fuel Fue Anabolic Whey Matrix Protein Powder (Vanilla, 1kg)

★3.4 (463)

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MaxiNutrition - Cyclone, Vanilla - Premium Whey Protein Powder with Added Creatine, Glutamine & HMB – Low in Sugar and Fat, Vegetarian-Friendly - 31g Protein,1.26kg. NO Artificial Colours OR Flavours

#41 · MaxiNutrition MaxiNutrition Cyclone, Vanilla - Premium Whey Protein Powder with

★4.5 (278)

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Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100 Percent Whey Muscle Building and Recovery Protein Powder with Naturally Occurring Glutamine and BCAA Amino Acids, Double Rich Chocolate Flavour, 10 Servings, 310 g | Double Rich Chocolate, 10 Servings,24g Protein, BCAA, Low Sugar, Fast-Digesting Isolate, Supports Muscle Growth and Repair

#42 · Optimum Nutrition Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100 Percent Whey Muscle Building and

★4.6 (306)

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Optimum Nutrition Serious Mass Protein Powder High Calorie Mass Gainer with Vitamins, Creatine and Glutamine, Chocolate, 8 Servings, 2.73 kg, Packaging May Vary

#43 · Optimum Nutrition Optimum Nutrition Serious Mass Protein Powder High Calorie Mass Gainer

★4.4 (18,500)

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Optimum Nutrition Serious Mass Protein Powder High Calorie Mass Gainer with Vitamins, Creatine and Glutamine, Chocolate, 16 Servings, 5.45 kg

#44 · Optimum Nutrition Optimum Nutrition Serious Mass Protein Powder High Calorie Mass Gainer

★4.5 (15,400)

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Vangard Essential Whey Protein Powder Strawberry Flavour (500g - 16 Servings), Soluble Protein Shake 23g of Protein Per Serving for Muscle Growth Repair and Bone Health Support

#45 · Vangard Performance Vangard Performance Vangard Essential Whey Protein Powder Strawberry Flavour (500g

★3.9 (36)

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Common questions

Do I need protein powder?

Only if you are short on protein from food, which is common if you train hard or eat lightly. It is a supplement to a good diet, not a magic muscle powder. Whole foods first, powder to fill the gap.

Whey or plant protein?

Whey is cheap, complete and mixes smoothly. Plant blends (pea, soy, rice) are the pick if you avoid dairy and have improved a lot on taste. Both do the job; choose on diet and preference.