Ascent Native Fuel Whey Protein
Athletes who want Informed Sport-certified native whey with clean, natural ingredients
Raw Grass Fed Whey Protein
Purity-focused buyers who want single-ingredient whey with published heavy metal COAs
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Making Your Decision
When to Choose Ascent Native Fuel Whey Protein
Athletes who want Informed Sport-certified native whey with clean, natural ingredients
Ascent differentiates with its "native" whey process — extracting protein directly from fresh milk rather than cheese manufacturing. Informed Sport certified with zero artificial ingredients makes it a strong choice for clean-label athletes. The native whey distinction may not justify the premium over standard isolates.
Strengths
- Informed Sport certified and uses native whey isolate processed from fresh milk (not cheese byproduct)
- Zero artificial ingredients with only natural flavors and sweeteners
- 25g protein per serving with strong amino acid and BCAA profile
Limitations
- Native whey process marketing may overstate benefits vs standard isolate
- Limited flavor range compared to larger brands
- Pricing at $2.00/serving is mid-range but not budget-friendly
When to Choose Raw Grass Fed Whey Protein
Purity-focused buyers who want single-ingredient whey with published heavy metal COAs
Raw Organic Whey differentiates through published batch-level COAs that verify heavy metal and contaminant levels. The single-ingredient cold-processed formula is as clean as protein gets. No major certification but the transparent lab testing provides strong safety assurance.
Strengths
- Single-ingredient 100% grass-fed whey with published third-party COAs for heavy metals
- Cold-processed and undenatured to preserve natural protein structures
- Published batch-level certificates of analysis for heavy metals and contaminants
Limitations
- No NSF or Informed Sport certification — relies on published COAs instead
- Unflavored with a mild grass-fed dairy taste — not for flavor seekers
- Basic packaging and smaller brand with limited retail presence
