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Whey protein concentrate

Instead of whey isolate

~$25 for 2 lb against ~$45

The same protein. Isolate is the same whey, filtered further.

ValueThe same job for less money.

Isolate runs a higher protein percentage by weight because more of the lactose and fat has been filtered out of it. For anyone eating enough protein across a day, that difference vanishes into the rounding. Concentrate costs less per gram and tastes better, since the fat that got filtered out was carrying the flavour.

What you give up

If you are lactose intolerant, the filtering is the entire point and the isolate earns its money. Same if you are counting macros closely enough that a few grams change the day.

What to get

  • Whey protein concentrateUnflavoured or lightly flavoured, 2 lb
    Amazon ~$25

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