Whey Protein Isolate

Image: Open Food Facts (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Common questions

Is Whey Protein Isolate healthy?

Whey Protein Isolate scores 78/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This whey protein isolate is primarily composed of high-quality grass-fed whey protein, which is beneficial for muscle repair and growth.

How processed is Whey Protein Isolate?

Whey Protein Isolate is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive Whey Protein Isolate's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Grass Fed Whey Protein Isolate counts in its favor; Natural Flavors, Sunflower Lecithin are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

You might also like

See more

Whey Protein Isolate

NOBULL
78 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

View on Amazon

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Mike Repole and Tom Brady
Category Protein Powders
Summary

This whey protein isolate is primarily composed of high-quality grass-fed whey protein, which is beneficial for muscle repair and growth. The use of natural sweeteners like stevia and the absence of artificial additives contribute positively to its formulation. However, the inclusion of natural flavors and sunflower lecithin, while not major concerns, slightly detracts from its overall clean label.

Key ingredients 5

Grass Fed Whey Protein Isolate
Very Good

High-quality, bioavailable protein source with a complete amino acid profile supporting muscle recovery.

See more about Grass Fed Whey Protein Isolate →
Pink Himalayan Salt
Neutral

Used for flavor enhancement and electrolyte balance with trace minerals.

See more about Pink Himalayan Salt →
Stevia Leaf Extract
Neutral

Natural, zero-calorie sweetener used as an alternative to refined sugars.

See more about Stevia Leaf Extract →
Natural Flavors
Bad

Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic constituents.

See more about Natural Flavors →
Sunflower Lecithin
Very Bad

Classified strictly as a seed oil derivative, heavily processed and high in omega-6 fatty acids.

See more about Sunflower Lecithin →

Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

Get the full breakdown in the Scout appTake Scout shopping

Scan any product to see lab results, healthy alternatives, and your personalized analysis.

Download on theApp Store GET IT ONGoogle Play

More in Protein Powders