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Gainful Everyday Whey Protein Powder unflavored

Gainful Everyday Whey Protein Powder

8.0

Consumers who want Informed Sport-certified whey with customizable flavor options

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Levels Grass-Fed 100% Whey Protein unflavored 5lb tub

Levels Grass-Fed 100% Whey Protein

7.9

Budget-conscious consumers who want affordable grass-fed whey without fillers

David Nakamura
David Nakamura

Score Comparison

Criteria
Gainful Everyday Whey Protein Powder
Levels Grass-Fed 100% Whey Protein
Overall Score
8.0
7.9
Third-Party Testing
8.5
6.5
Heavy Metal Safety
8.5
8.5
Ingredient Purity
8.5
8.5
Protein Per Dollar
5.5
8.5
Protein Quality
8.5
8.0
Taste & Mixability
8.0
7.5
Transparency
8.0
7.5

Pricing & Features

Specification
Gainful Everyday Whey Protein Powder
Levels Grass-Fed 100% Whey Protein
Price
$2.79/serving
$1.96/serving
Package Price
$39 for 14 servings
$55 for 28 servings

Making Your Decision

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When to Choose Gainful Everyday Whey Protein Powder

Consumers who want Informed Sport-certified whey with customizable flavor options

Gainful offers a unique approach with its customizable flavor system atop a clean, Informed Sport-certified whey base. The ingredient quality is high and the certification credible, but the premium pricing and smaller portions make it one of the more expensive options per serving.

Strengths

  • Informed Sport certified with batch-level testing for banned substances
  • Clean ingredient list with no artificial sweeteners, colors, or fillers
  • Customizable flavor system with separate stick packs for flavor variety

Limitations

  • Higher cost per serving at $2.79 due to smaller container sizes
  • Unflavored base requires purchasing separate flavor sticks
  • Less widely available than established brands — primarily direct-to-consumer
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When to Choose Levels Grass-Fed 100% Whey Protein

Budget-conscious consumers who want affordable grass-fed whey without fillers

Levels offers solid grass-fed whey at competitive prices with clean ingredients. The lack of major certifications keeps it from premium territory, but third-party lab testing and honest ingredient lists make it a reliable budget option for those who want grass-fed quality without the premium price.

Strengths

  • Grass-fed, hormone-free whey with no artificial ingredients or fillers
  • Good value with multiple size options from 1lb to 5lb
  • Third-party tested by independent labs with results available on request

Limitations

  • No major third-party certification (no NSF, Informed Sport, or Labdoor rating)
  • Smaller brand with less established quality track record
  • Uses whey concentrate rather than isolate — lower protein percentage

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Gainful Everyday Whey Protein Powder unflavored

Gainful Everyday Whey Protein Powder

Score: 8.0
Levels Grass-Fed 100% Whey Protein unflavored 5lb tub

Levels Grass-Fed 100% Whey Protein

Score: 7.9