Has any one tried the protein pwder they sell at Cosco.

[gymratforlife]

The stuff is like $20 for 6 lbs.Thats an awesome price and the nutritional value on it its just as good as any other protein powder with low fat.So I imagine the catch could be in the taste.

 

[ghettostudmuffin]

It tastes ok and mixes ok, but I feel the nutrition could be suspect. Plus, I'd rather spend an extra 10-20 bucks and get a protein I look forward to drinking.

 

[mrhoon]

I've got no problems with it. I've been drinking it for a couple of months now. I like it.

 

[KIAN]

Hey guys.
Just wondering what the nutritional content (ie: whey isolate, whey concentrate, hydrolysed whey, soy isolate, etc.) is of the Cosco brand you are talking aout, as the price seems incredibly low.

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finally a question i know something about! i have the costco brand i got vanilla...the taste is whatever...the thing i don't like is only 22g protein per scoop...but i guess that's ok since you can just use more than 1 scoop but anyways kian this is the breakdown:

1 serving: 1 scoop

calories: 120 fat cal: 15
total fat: 1.5g
saturated fat: 1g
cholesterol: 39mg
total carbs: 4g
dietary fiber: 0g
sugars: less than 1g
protein: 22g
sodium: 55mg
potassium: 170 mg

contains: whey protein concentrate, whey protein isolate

but gym...i am very picky with tastes...and it's drinkable so i would consider it...doesn't taste that great with water...i've tasted worse though

 

[KIAN]

Thanks dude.

So it's a 'concentrate'. I did some checking and found that if it is the one that I think you are talking about, it is called Pro-Rated by ProteinUSA. Not the best source of protein but better than nothing. Just wish manufacturers would stop putting ISOLATE on the label when they know there is very little whey isolate in the product.


Nutrition Facts:
Serving Size 1 scoop (30 grams)
Servings Per Container 75.6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 120
Calories from Fat 15
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 55 mg
Potassium 170 mg
Total Carbohydrate 4 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 2 g
Protein 22 g
Vitamin A
Vitamin C

Ingredients: Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Isolate, Maltodextrin, Glutamine, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Acesulfame Potassium, Stevia Rabaudiana Extract. Typical Amino Acid Profile (per 100g): Cysteine (2.460g), Methionine (1.670g), Lysine (7.670g), Alanine (3.940g), Arginine (2.002g), Aspartic Acid (8.181g), Glutamic Acid (14.74g), Glycine (1.438g), Isoleucine (4.852g), Leucine (8.496g), Serine (4.056g), Threonine (5.794g), Valine (4.714g), Histidine (1.350g), Phenylalanine (2.462g), Tyrosine (1.744g), Taurine (-0.01g), Tryptophan (1.512g).


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[Mach1]

I was using it but read a few posts about it being tested and not containing what the lable claimed so went back to ON 100% whey. Used the Bavarian Choco flavor and it was pretty good. Especially with NPB.

 

[camshaft]

i use the chocolate. i mix it with hot water and it tastes just like hot chocolate. yum yum

 

[gymratforlife]

I just bought the chocolate I dont know why because I hate chocolate but I am dealing with it.

 

[URZA]

I like it, Pretty good IMO.

 

[gymratforlife]

I like it, Pretty good IMO.

Did you get choc or Vanilla?

 

[jenscats5]

I have both the chocolate & the vanilla & I like them both....

 

[Beachbum1546]

I've tried both and I perfer the chocolate but vanilla is still good.

 

[gymratforlife]

The chocolaye is too chalky to me

 

[kazaam]

I've been living off the costoco protein powder and some broccoli for the last year. Being a poor college student rocks

 

[blut wump]

I'm usually willing to pay the extra for isolate rather than concentrate.

 

[mighty306]

here is the link to the product...

http://www.sportpharma.com/products/whey/choc_detail.html

i use it between my trueprotein orders, but that's it.

 

[Xet]

i got vanilla anyone know some way to make these taste good i tried milk but it doesnt really mix in too well. Ive done protein shakes but those take a long time and are very powdery

 

[kimchee411]

finally a question i know something about! i have the costco brand i got vanilla...the taste is whatever...the thing i don't like is only 22g protein per scoop...but i guess that's ok since you can just use more than 1 scoop but anyways kian this is the breakdown:

1 serving: 1 scoop

calories: 120 fat cal: 15
total fat: 1.5g
saturated fat: 1g
cholesterol: 39mg
total carbs: 4g
dietary fiber: 0g
sugars: less than 1g
protein: 22g
sodium: 55mg
potassium: 170 mg

contains: whey protein concentrate, whey protein isolate

but gym...i am very picky with tastes...and it's drinkable so i would consider it...doesn't taste that great with water...i've tasted worse though

I think it tastes good... with milk (I can only handle fruit-flavored whey w/water or it comes right back out). More mild than the EAS I have now (which is the same price, at Sam's Club). I've used that whey at Costco for quite some time and it seems as good as any. 22g/scoop is low for a whey powder? The EAS I have is 22 as well, and my roommate's ON is 24.

 

[aandd]

here is the link to the product...

http://www.sportpharma.com/products/whey/choc_detail.html

i use it between my trueprotein orders, but that's it.

If that is the one you are getting for $20 (+ tax) at Costco, you could save some money and order it for $14.70 SHIPPED on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/6-lbs-SportPhar...ryZ33958QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

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If that is the one you are getting for $20 (+ tax) at Costco, you could save some money and order it for $14.70 SHIPPED on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/6-lbs-SportPhar...ryZ33958QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

lol...there are over 6 days left to bid on it...im pretty sure it will go past totalling 14.70$. besides...i personally wouldn't order anything i am to DIGEST or eat off of the internet. Lots of weirdos out there .

 

[aandd]

lol...there are over 6 days left to bid on it...im pretty sure it will go past totalling 14.70$. besides...i personally wouldn't order anything i am to DIGEST or eat off of the internet. Lots of weirdos out there .

I order all of my protein from ebay. That's how I get my Optimum Nutrition protein mix for under $30 SHIPPED - when it sells here for $45 + tax.

Paranoid much?

 

[jenscats5]

If you're buying stuff like that on Ebay - just watch the expiration dates - a lot of stuff they sell is expired.

 

[aandd]

If you're buying stuff like that on Ebay - just watch the expiration dates - a lot of stuff they sell is expired.

With bars that is common, but much less so with protein mix. The stuff I buy is always at least a year out from expiring.

Many of the people who sell on ebay actually HAVE real stores (either IRL or online) - they just sell on ebay for the added exposure. Advertising and attracting customers can be tough, and ebay is effective in that way.