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NOW Sports Whey Protein Isolate

8.3

Value seekers who want the most protein per dollar with Informed Sport certification

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Raw Grass Fed Whey Protein unflavored 5lb bulk bag

Raw Grass Fed Whey Protein

8.2

Purity-focused buyers who want single-ingredient whey with published heavy metal COAs

David Nakamura
David Nakamura

Score Comparison

Criteria
NOW Sports Whey Protein Isolate
Raw Grass Fed Whey Protein
Overall Score
8.3
8.2
Third-Party Testing
7.5
7.0
Heavy Metal Safety
8.5
9.0
Ingredient Purity
9.0
9.5
Protein Per Dollar
9.5
8.0
Protein Quality
8.0
8.0
Taste & Mixability
6.5
6.0
Transparency
7.5
9.0

Pricing & Features

Specification
NOW Sports Whey Protein Isolate
Raw Grass Fed Whey Protein
Price
$0.89/serving
$1.36/serving
Package Price
$72 for 81 servings
$90 for 66 servings

Making Your Decision

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When to Choose NOW Sports Whey Protein Isolate

Value seekers who want the most protein per dollar with Informed Sport certification

NOW Sports delivers the best value in this comparison at $0.89/serving for 81 servings. The unflavored single-ingredient isolate is as pure as it gets. Informed Sport certification adds credibility. The trade-off is taste and aesthetics — this is no-frills protein at its most practical.

Strengths

  • Best protein-per-dollar value — 81 servings at $0.89/serving
  • Single-ingredient unflavored option for maximum purity
  • Informed Sport certified with GMP-compliant manufacturing

Limitations

  • Unflavored version has a bland dairy taste — best mixed into smoothies
  • Lower protein per serving (25g) in unflavored compared to some competitors
  • Basic packaging and branding lacks the premium feel of boutique brands
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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

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NOW Sports Whey Protein Isolate

Score: 8.3
Raw Grass Fed Whey Protein unflavored 5lb bulk bag

Raw Grass Fed Whey Protein

Score: 8.2