Calculating the "Protein Efficiency" of various products & supplements

**oatmeal69** · 04-07-2013, 06:17 PM

I see these "what's the best protein" threads all the time. I just replied to one in another sub-forum, so I figured I'd paste it here.

It's pretty easy to figure out the best value, and the most protein per dollar for whatever you want to use.

To find the amount of protein in a product:
Take the amount of protein (grams)in one serving and divide it by the serving size (in grams).
This is the percentage of protein in the product. The rest is filler (sweetener, flavoring and other crap).

To find the best VALUE:
Multiply the number of servings in the container by the grams in each serving. This gives you the total amount of product
Then take the total cost of the product, and divide it by the total amount of product.
This gives you the dollar per gram (or ounce, whatever)

Using these, one can figure out the most efficient way to stock up on expensive protein to meet their goals.
One can also use these to figure out the "Protein Efficiency" of milk, Cottage cheese, egg white products, etc.
Using the formula, it's pretty easy to figure out that any protein powder you get is less expensive than "real" protein (eggs, meat, cottage cheese, etc.) BUT ya GOTTA have REAL protein! remember, powders are called a SUPPLEMENT for a reason.

Here are two I've figured out as tough to beat using the above formulas.

Species Nutrition Isolyze has the most protein/least amount of filler per serving of any I've found, and I LOVE the taste. It's also REALLY expensive.
10 LB. Dymatize Elite is the best VALUE (dollar per gram of protein) of any I've found based on what I pay for it. Not sure I can post where and how much here though.

**cj111** · 04-07-2013, 06:52 PM

Anything above 90% is good in my eyes, I've seen some powders with a ratio of around 70%, which is bullshit
Why couldn't you post about the cost of protein? Its not an illegal substance...or is it...

**oatmeal69** · 04-07-2013, 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by cj111

Anything above 90% is good in my eyes, I've seen some powders with a ratio of around 70%, which is bullshit
Why couldn't you post about the cost of protein? Its not an illegal substance...or is it...

Maybe I'm too paranoid about the price talk rule, LOL I get the 10LB Dymatize for $85 shipped. Sometimes it's on sale too.
yeah, once you figure out what you're paying for, vs. what is filler it puts it in perspective.

**Turkish Juicer** · 04-08-2013, 02:11 AM

Originally Posted by oatmeal69

Maybe I'm too paranoid about the price talk rule, LOL I get the 10LB Dymatize for $85 shipped. Sometimes it's on sale too.
yeah, once you figure out what you're paying for, vs. what is filler it puts it in perspective.

I am pretty sure the ''price talk'' rule on this board doesn't apply to supplements, which are legal products everywhere.

Dymatize ISO-100 is good stuff. I have been using it for almost a year and I have to say, I will probably continue to use it until I come across with something I like more, which seems like a remote possibility at the moment.

**kronik420** · 04-08-2013, 02:18 AM

i just buy unflavored whey protein isolate ..

id rather eat meat tho...

**oatmeal69** · 04-08-2013, 09:12 AM

I'd rather have the Species Nutrition stuff, it tastes the best of any I've found. But DAMN it's expensive! Dymatize whey isolate doesn't taste nearly as good, but I just add a few packets of splenda and it's fine.

**Turkish Juicer** · 04-08-2013, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by oatmeal69

I'd rather have the Species Nutrition stuff, it tastes the best of any I've found. But DAMN it's expensive! Dymatize whey isolate doesn't taste nearly as good, but I just add a few packets of splenda and it's fine.

Have you tasted the vanilla flavor?

**oatmeal69** · 04-08-2013, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by Turkish Juicer

Have you tasted the vanilla flavor?

No, never have. You?

**Turkish Juicer** · 04-08-2013, 11:58 PM

Originally Posted by oatmeal69

No, never have. You?

Everyday.

It is hard not to drink it once you get the taste of it.

**oatmeal69** · 04-09-2013, 08:34 AM

I'll try it. I'm a chocolate freak, but hey, variety is good! The chocolate is pretty bland, I usually add a lot of sweetener, but I can see how vanilla might be better that way.

**oatmeal69** · 04-23-2013, 12:13 PM

Bump

**oatmeal69** · 04-28-2013, 08:40 AM

Bump

**gearbox** · 04-28-2013, 09:25 AM

What are u bumping for. Go buy then drink your vanilla

**oatmeal69** · 04-28-2013, 09:29 AM

Every time I see a post which asks, "What's the best protein..."

**powerlifter198** · 04-28-2013, 09:46 AM

Interesting !

Maybe if you posted an example it would make things easier.

**JWP806** · 04-28-2013, 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by powerlifter198

Interesting !

Maybe if you posted an example it would make things easier.

It's really not rocket science, bro. Unless I'm missing something here, OP is just telling you how to determine which protein shake (or other foods) has the most grams of protein per serving.

I don't know about you but I do this in my head at the store all of the time.