Raw Grass Fed Whey Protein
Purity-focused buyers who want single-ingredient whey with published heavy metal COAs
Orgain Organic Plant-Based Protein Powder
Budget-conscious organic shoppers (note: Consumer Reports heavy metal flag)
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Pricing & Features
Making Your Decision
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
When to Choose Orgain Organic Plant-Based Protein Powder
Budget-conscious organic shoppers (note: Consumer Reports heavy metal flag)
Orgain offers affordable USDA Organic plant protein with good taste, but Consumer Reports found lead at 143% over CA Prop 65 limits. The organic certification and pleasant flavor make it appealing, but the heavy metal data is a significant concern that health-conscious buyers should weigh carefully.
Strengths
- USDA Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified with 21g plant-based protein
- Good taste consistently praised in user reviews for a plant-based powder
- Affordable at $1.80/serving compared to premium plant-based competitors
Limitations
- Consumer Reports found 0.72μg lead/serving — 143% over CA Prop 65 limit
- Uses organic erythritol and stevia which some find has an aftertaste
- No NSF or Informed Sport certification for banned substance testing
