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Nutricost
Whey Protein Concentrate
Our analysis — editorial take, not from the label
The lowest cost per serving on this list: 25 g protein per scoop across a 63-serving 5 lb bag, with independent lab testing claimed by the brand (not an NSF or Informed Sport certification).
- Protein
- 25 g
- Protein by weight
- 69%
- Source
- whey concentrate
- Servings
- 63
Price tier: Budget · relative cost per full serving across this database
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Figures verified against Vanilla (36 g scoop, 5 lb bag, 63 servings); the unflavored tub uses a smaller 33 g scoop and skips sweeteners entirely.
Label verified: July 2026 · View label source
Label data
Per full serving · 63 servings per container · from the manufacturer's panel
| Protein per serving | 25 g |
|---|---|
| Serving size | 36 g |
| Protein per scoop | 69% |
| Calories | 130 |
| Total carbohydrate | 3 g |
| Total fat | 2 g |
| Source | whey concentrate |
| Sweetener | sucralose |
| Whey protein concentrate (instantized with sunflower lecithin) | 25 g |
| Sucralose (flavored versions) | amount not stated on label |
| Proprietary blend | No |
Primary label source: Nutricost product page (flavors, testing claims) · verified July 2026
Cautions
- Contains milk — not suitable for dairy allergy
- Brand listing carries a California Prop 65 notice — read the label if that matters to you
- Check the label if you're sensitive to sucralose (flavored versions)
Formulated for healthy adults — not intended for anyone under 18. Full health & safety notes
Product details
Where this label sits
Nutricost Whey Protein Concentrate is one of the protein powders in the Scoop Sense database. It runs 63 servings per container at the full labeled serving. Everything on this page comes from the manufacturer's supplement facts panel as of July 2026 — never from the marketing page.
Key ingredients & studied doses
- Whey protein concentrate (instantized with sunflower lecithin) · 25 g. Undenatured whey concentrate; whey protein is studied for supporting muscle protein synthesis after resistance exercise.
- Sucralose (flavored versions) · amount not stated on label. Zero-calorie sweetener used in vanilla and other flavored tubs; the unflavored tub has no sweetener.
Flavors & sweetener
Figures verified against Vanilla (36 g scoop, 5 lb bag, 63 servings); the unflavored tub uses a smaller 33 g scoop and skips sweeteners entirely.
Who it's best for
A standard-ratio powder — fine as a food supplement when total daily protein is what matters. A reasonable pick when cost per serving matters. Derived from the label figures above — not medical advice.
How we log this label
Every entry is built the same way: we read the current supplement facts panel, log each disclosed dose, compare it against the amounts used in published research, flag proprietary blends, and state the cautions plainly. The full methodology explains each step.
This label against the research
How we evaluate labelsEach bar shows the amount commonly used in published human research, and where this label's dose falls against it. Research amounts are context, not a recommendation — they are not doses, and nothing here is medical advice.
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Protein25 g
At or above the studied amount0studied range 20 g–40 g50 g
Per-meal doses studied for muscle protein synthesis run about 20–40 g of high-quality protein, with the upper half of that range favoured for larger athletes and older adults.
Source: Jäger et al., Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 2017 — “General recommendations are 0.25 g of a high-quality protein per kg of body weight, or an absolute dose of 20–40 g.”
Common questions about Nutricost Whey Protein Concentrate
How much of a Nutricost Whey Protein Concentrate scoop is actually protein?
25 g of protein from a 36 g serving — about 69%. The rest is flavoring, fats, carbs, and whatever else the label lists. A higher percentage means less filler per scoop.