Protein Powder Lean vs Weight Gain

[jwh7699]

Is there a difference in types of protein powder for getting lean vs. weight gain?

I know whey protein digests faster and casein protein dissolves slower.

Is it the protein types that make the difference or is it the fillers and/or sugars that are added?

I'm looking for a protein powder to help me get lean and has a high protein number per scoop.

Thanks!!

[Couchlock]

Read the labels.
Usually 100% whey, whey iso, and they protein are like .5-2g fat, 2-6g carbs [2g sugar] and 21-30g protein.

The weight gainers are like 6-15g fat, 20-60g carbs [20-38g sugar] and 30-50g protien

[jwh7699]

Thanks!!!

[MuscleScience]

Thanks!!!

Both can have a purpose they just have to be figured into your plan. Typically what I do is buy the lowest calorie whey protein I can get because it gives you flexibility to create your own post workout meals and shakes. For example,

Pre workout I will add a banana, two tables spoons of natty PB and two scoops of whey and that will give me some fats and carbs for training. Post workout I will omit the banana and PN and use Creatine, maybe a tea spoon of honey, but will basically have a low sugar low calorie PWO that fits into my dieting scheme at the time.

When you buy a weight gainer or meal replacement. You can’t subtract out the other ingredients to lean it up. Where as with the whey protein you can always add macros in.

[MuscleScience]

Also I will add 8 ounces of whole milk if I want both slow and fast digesting protein since milk has a high casein content.

[Chicagotarsier]

Great Info...double thanks.

GNC 100% Whey Isolate is as follows...

28G Protein
140 Calories
4G Carbs
1G Fat

[jwh7699]

Thanks for the info!!

Makes sense it's easier to add to a Lean Powder then to take away from a Weight Gainer that already has ingredients, you're trying to possibly avoid, already added to it.