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Legion Whey+ Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate logo

Legion Whey+ Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate

8.4

Health-conscious lifters who want grass-fed isolate with natural sweeteners and full transparency

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Ascent Native Fuel Whey Protein chocolate powder tub

Ascent Native Fuel Whey Protein

8.3

Athletes who want Informed Sport-certified native whey with clean, natural ingredients

David Nakamura
David Nakamura

Score Comparison

Criteria
Legion Whey+ Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate
Ascent Native Fuel Whey Protein
Overall Score
8.4
8.3
Third-Party Testing
8.0
8.5
Heavy Metal Safety
9.0
8.5
Ingredient Purity
9.0
8.5
Protein Per Dollar
7.0
7.0
Protein Quality
9.0
9.0
Taste & Mixability
8.5
8.5
Transparency
9.0
8.0

Pricing & Features

Specification
Legion Whey+ Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate
Ascent Native Fuel Whey Protein
Price
$1.67/serving
$2.00/serving
Package Price
$50 for 30 servings
$48 for 24 servings

Making Your Decision

Legion Whey+ Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate logo

When to Choose Legion Whey+ Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate

Health-conscious lifters who want grass-fed isolate with natural sweeteners and full transparency

Legion Whey+ combines grass-fed Irish whey isolate with a clean, naturally sweetened formula. Labdoor A+ rating and published lab results provide strong purity assurance even without NSF certification. The taste is consistently praised for a natural-sweetener protein.

Strengths

  • Naturally sweetened with stevia and erythritol — no artificial sweeteners or dyes
  • Grass-fed whey isolate from Irish dairy with full label transparency
  • Labdoor A+ rated with published independent lab test results

Limitations

  • Not NSF Certified for Sport — relies on Labdoor independent testing
  • Stevia-erythritol blend sweetener may have a slight aftertaste for some
  • Slightly more expensive than comparable isolates at $1.67/serving
Ascent Native Fuel Whey Protein logo

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

Ready to Get Started?

Legion Whey+ Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate logo

Legion Whey+ Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate

Score: 8.4
Ascent Native Fuel Whey Protein chocolate powder tub

Ascent Native Fuel Whey Protein

Score: 8.3