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Very Vanilla Whey Protein Isolate

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(7131 ratings)
Potassium 130 mg
Protein 27 Gram(s)
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Score76
A concentrated whey serving supports daily protein intake with a generally lean nutrition profile. Only 130 mg of potassium is present, so heart-health alignment is weak.
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Quantity:32 Liquid(s) • (23 servings)
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Score 76

A concentrated whey serving supports daily protein intake with a generally lean nutrition profile. Only 130 mg of potassium is present, so heart-health alignment is weak.
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$50.00($2.17 per serving)
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Analysis

The vanilla whey isolate supplies 27 g of protein with 0.5 g of fat and 7 g of carbohydrate. Concentrated whey protein is the clear nutritional purpose, while the flavored formula carries more carbohydrate than an unflavored isolate.

Protein can support general nutrition and lean-mass maintenance, but it is not a targeted cardiovascular active. Only 130 mg of potassium is present, so heart-health alignment is weak.

The smaller container provides twenty-three servings and is expensive when judged only as a potassium source. 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
  • 95 mg of sodium is clearly disclosed
  • Concentrated whey protein is the clear nutritional purpose, while the flavored formula carries more carbohydrate than an unflavored isolate.

Cons

  • Not formulated around heart-specific active ingredients
  • Potassium source form is not identified
  • Only 130 mg of potassium is present, so heart-health alignment is weak.

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

85 Highest impact

Whey isolate provides a substantial protein serving, but the flavored formula adds modest carbohydrate and sodium. 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

85 Highest impact

The aggregate rating is generally favorable 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

53 Moderate impact

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

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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
140 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
0.5 Gram(s)
Cholesterol
15 mg
Sodium
95 mg
Total Carbohydrates
7 Gram(s)
Protein
27 Gram(s)
Vitamin D
0 mcg
Calcium
130 mg
Iron
0 mg
Potassium
130 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50
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Potassium · 130 mg OverallScore33
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityD+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

Potassium comes from a food-based protein product, but the chemical form is not identified. The amount is below the moderate target and elemental status is only implied by the nutrition-style listing. A high serving cost makes it inefficient when potassium is the main goal.

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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