Top Pick
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Casein Protein
30g ≈ 1 oz ≈ 1/4 cup | |||
21.8g protein | 2.7g carbs | 0.5g fat | 100 calories |
This top-notch casein powder is a great option for building lean muscle mass. Each 33-gram serving packs 5 grams of muscle-building BCAAs, which help stave off the body’s natural post-workout muscle breakdown mechanisms.
As a bonus, this protein powder is really inexpensive per serving. If you need lots of powder to feed your protein hungry muscles, you can’t go wrong here.
Runner-Up
Legion – Gluten-Free Whey+ Protein Powder
30g ≈ 1 oz ≈ 1/4 cup | |||
23g protein | 3g carbs | 0g fat | 104 calories |
Protein Sources: Whey
Legion is a fairly popular brand for bodybuilding protein, and their Whey+ powder is a great gluten- and lactose-free option. If you’re looking to bulk up or pack on lean mass, this is an easy choice.
This whey isolate powder is over 90% protein by weight, which means you’ll be closer to maximizing your protein-to-calorie ratio. And each flavor only contains a handful of natural, non-GMO ingredients.