Best whey protein for beginners
Just started working out? These are the best whey shakes to get you going.
As a beginner you want an affordable shake that tastes good and has enough protein. No need for expensive isolates or complex formulas. We select on price, rating and suitability for starters.
Zumub Vegan Protein (Pea & Rice)
3 flavors
Pea-rice blend. Complete amino profile, vegan.
Vegan Protein (Pea & Rice)
XXL Nutrition Whey Protein Zero
3 flavors
Lactose-free whey concentrate. Ideal for lactose intolerance.
XXL Nutrition Whey Delicious
8 flavors
Bestselling whey concentrate. Famous creamy taste, 19 flavors available.
XXL Nutrition 100% Natural Whey Protein
2 flavors
100% natural whey. No artificial colors or sweeteners.
100% Natural Whey Protein
XXL Nutrition Perfect Whey Protein
4 flavors
Balanced whey blend. Mix of concentrate and isolate for optimal ratio.
Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard
5 flavors
Iconic Gold Standard whey. Worldwide bestseller, proven quality.
100% Whey Gold Standard
XXL Nutrition Natural Gold Whey
3 flavors
Premium natural whey. Grass-fed, no artificial additives.
Dymatize Elite Whey Protein
3 flavors
Premium American whey. High in BCAAs, fast absorption.
Zumub 100% Whey Concentrate
4 flavors
Portuguese whey concentrate. Excellent price, good quality.
100% Whey Concentrate
Bulk Natural Pure Whey Protein
Natural whey without artificial additives. Clean label.
Natural Pure Whey Protein
Bulk Hero 100% Whey Protein
7 flavors
Premium whey blend with added enzymes. Improved digestion.
Hero 100% Whey Protein
Bulk Pure Whey Protein
14 flavors
Basic whey concentrate. Excellent value for money.
Myprotein Impact Whey Protein
11 flavors
World s most popular whey. Huge flavor range, competitive prices.
Impact Whey Protein
Scitec Nutrition 100% Whey Protein Professional
4 flavors
Professional whey blend. European brand with good reputation.
100% Whey Protein Professional
Huel Complete Protein
6 flavors
The world's first nutritionally complete vegan protein powder. Hemp, fava bean, and pea protein blend with a complete amino acid profile. 20g protein per serving, 105 kcal. Gluten-free and plant-based.
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Isolate
Ultra-pure whey isolate with 25g protein per serving. Fast-absorbing, low in fat and sugar.
Gold Standard 100% Isolate
XXL Nutrition Whey Isolate Zero
3 flavors
Lactose-free whey isolate. Maximum protein, minimum lactose.
Optimum Nutrition Platinum Hydrowhey
Hydrolyzed whey isolate for maximum absorption. 30g protein per serving, the fastest absorbing whey.
FullProtein 100% Egg White Protein
Pure egg white powder. 100% lactose-free, high biological value.
100% Egg White Protein
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