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Whey Protein Isolate Unflavored

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4.7
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(41306 ratings)
Potassium 130 mg
Protein 27 Gram(s)
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Score82
A concentrated whey serving supports daily protein intake with a generally lean nutrition profile. The label's zero-quantity isolate entry is confusing, and 130 mg of potassium does little for a heart-specific goal.
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Quantity:5 lb(s) • (73 servings)
Goals:
Heart Health

Score 82

A concentrated whey serving supports daily protein intake with a generally lean nutrition profile. The label's zero-quantity isolate entry is confusing, and 130 mg of potassium does little for a heart-specific goal.
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$105.00($1.43 per serving)
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Analysis

The unflavored five-pound isolate provides 27 g of protein with no listed fat or carbohydrate. Low sodium and minimal macros allow flexible mixing into meals or drinks.

Protein can support general nutrition and lean-mass maintenance, but it is not a targeted cardiovascular active. The label's zero-quantity isolate entry is confusing, and 130 mg of potassium does little for a heart-specific goal.

Seventy-three servings and a comparatively favorable serving cost make the bulk format practical for frequent use. A dedicated potassium or heart-health product would be more suitable when cardiovascular support is the main reason for purchase.

Who is it for
  • Adults who need a convenient complete-protein supplement
  • People building meals or shakes around whey protein
  • Users treating potassium as a minor dietary contribution rather than the main benefit
Best for
  • Increasing daily protein intake
  • Supporting muscle maintenance alongside exercise
  • Convenient shakes and mixed meals

Pros

  • Provides 27 g of protein per serving
  • Includes 130 mg of naturally occurring potassium
  • 55 mg of sodium is clearly disclosed
  • Low sodium and minimal macros allow flexible mixing into meals or drinks.

Cons

  • Not formulated around heart-specific active ingredients
  • Potassium source form is not identified
  • The label's zero-quantity isolate entry is confusing, and 130 mg of potassium does little for a heart-specific goal.

Warnings

  • Whey is milk-derived and is not suitable for people with a milk-protein allergy.
  • People with chronic kidney disease may need an individualized protein and potassium limit before using a concentrated whey powder.
  • The naturally occurring potassium should be included in daily totals when using potassium-retaining medicines or following a potassium-restricted diet.

Nutrient quality

89 Highest impact

Whey isolate provides a substantial lean protein serving, while potassium makes only a small contribution. The main protein amount is meaningful, though potassium remains modest.

Ingredient transparency

79 High impact

Active nutrient amounts are clearly shown on the supplied nutrition panel. The potassium compound and complete non-active ingredient list are not identified.

Customer satisfaction

89 Highest impact

The aggregate rating is strong and is supported by substantial review volume. No specific review comments are supplied, so repeated complaints and purpose alignment cannot be assessed directly.

Value for money

72 High impact

Value is fair for the formula quality and effective serving. The price largely pays for protein rather than meaningful potassium delivery.

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Goals

Impact
High effect
D+ Goal FitB- Strength of SupportC- CoverageA- Formula Quality
Vitamin D · mcg

Whey isolate supplies a substantial protein serving for general nutrition and muscle maintenance. Protein can support cardiometabolic health indirectly when it helps build a balanced diet.

No omega-3, coenzyme Q10, magnesium, nitric-oxide active, or targeted lipid-management ingredient is present. The unflavored profile is lean but remains only tangentially related to heart health.

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
120 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
0 Gram(s)
Cholesterol
15 mg
Sodium
55 mg
Total Carbohydrates
0 Gram(s)
Protein
27 Gram(s)
Vitamin D
0 mcg
Calcium
120 mg
Iron
0 mg
Potassium
130 mg
Whey Protein Isolate (Milk)
0 NP
Gluten Free Adults 18–50
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Potassium · 130 mg OverallScore35
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityD+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

Potassium is naturally present in the whey product, but its chemical form is not identified. The amount is below the moderate target and elemental status is only implied. Serving cost is still high relative to potassium delivery despite the larger package.

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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Magnesium and Potassium Supplementation for Systolic Blood Pressure Reduction in the General Normotensive Population: A Systematic Review and Subgroup Meta-Analysis for Optimal Dosage and Treatment Length.
    Behers BJ; Behers BM; Stephenson-Moe CA; Vargas IA; Meng Z; Thompson AJ; Melchor J; Wojtas CN; Rosario MA; Baker JF; Deevers AC; Mouratidis RW; Sweeney MJ · Nutrients · 2024
    Meta-analysisHeart Health forPotassium
  2. Associations between sodium, potassium, and blood pressure: results from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos, a prospective cohort study.
    Swift SL; Sotres-Alvarez D; Raij L; Wassertheil-Smoller S; Schneiderman N; Llabre M; Zeki Al Hazzouri A; Rundek T; Van Horn L; Daviglus M; Castaneda S; Youngblood M; Mossavar-Rahmani Y; Elfassy T · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2024
    Cohort study11,429 participantsHeart Health forPotassium
  3. Serum potassium levels provide prognostic information in symptomatic heart failure beyond traditional clinical variables.
    Toledo CC; Vellosa Schwartzmann P; Miguel Silva L; da Silva Ferreira G; Bianchini Cardoso F; Citelli Ribeiro V; Paim LR; Antunes-Correa LM; Carvalho Sposito A; Matos Souza JR; Modolo R; Nadruz W; Fernandes de Carvalho LS; Coelho-Filho OR · ESC heart failure · 2021
    Cohort study178 participantsHeart Health forPotassium