Best Protein, ranked

Our top protein pick is ISO100 Hydrolyzed Whey (GymGear Score 90/100), narrowly ahead of the Gold Standard 100% Whey (89). Below is the full ranking of 9 options, each scored on build quality, owner rating, value, and review confidence — how we score.

1ISO100 Hydrolyzed Whey
ISO100 Hydrolyzed Whey

Dymatize

4.8Top Pick
90
Score
2Gold Standard 100% Whey
Gold Standard 100% Whey

Optimum Nutrition

4.8
89
Score
3Whey Protein Concentrate
Whey Protein Concentrate

Nutricost

4.5Best Budget
80
Score
4Gold Standard Casein
Gold Standard Casein

Optimum Nutrition

4.7
79
Score
6100% Whey Protein Isolate
100% Whey Protein Isolate

Transparent Labs

4.9Best Rated
76
Score
76
Score
8Whey+ Protein
Whey+ Protein

Legion

4.8
73
Score

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