Whey Protein Lab Test Results

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08-01-2006, 05:30 PM
Anssi Manninen

Whey Protein Lab Test Results

"Optimum Nutrition 72.1 grams/100g
USN Whey Protein 71.2 grams/100g
EAS MyoPro Whey 70.7 grams/100g
MRM Metabolic Whey 68.5 grams/100g
Met-rx Supreme Whey 65.8 grams/100g
Dymatize Elite Whey 63.0 grams/100g

*See foot note.

A copy of the original certificate is on file at Reflex Nutrition. All products tested were bought from suppliers throughout the U.K, all seals were unbroken until testing at the lab, and each product was tested 4 times to exclude any error.

*Figures correct at time of press 25/05/2005"

PS. I cannot guarantee that these lab test results are real because I havent seen the lab documents. Futhermore, Reflex Nutrition also sells whey protein-containing products.
08-01-2006, 05:32 PM
Jsorb8997

Wow...
08-01-2006, 05:42 PM
creativedesignz

optimum nutrition FTW
08-01-2006, 06:11 PM
Phosphate bond

Well you have to consider flavoring is taking up part of that. Normally whey concentrate comes in WPC 70 and WPC 80 right?
08-01-2006, 06:13 PM
Anssi Manninen

[QUOTE=Phosphate bond]Well you have to consider flavoring is taking up part of that. QUOTE]

Of course. However, Dymatize doesnt look too good.
08-01-2006, 06:24 PM
punksurfer024

gotta love ON, good find!!!
08-01-2006, 06:24 PM
cakedonkey

ON has consistently met or surpassed label claims, so I'm not too surprised, although this is without a doubt good info.
08-01-2006, 06:28 PM
sonicology

[QUOTE=Phosphate bond]Well you have to consider flavoring is taking up part of that. Normally whey concentrate comes in WPC 70 and WPC 80 right?[/QUOTE]

I remember these results, they were on a UK board last year sometime. I can probably find a link to the original lab results somewhere if people are interested.

The flavour tested in each case was chocolate btw, which I seem to remember people were unhappy about because chocolate usually has a slightly lower protein percentage than other flavours which may have skewed the results slightly. Even accounting for this however, most of the results are well below the manufacturers claims.

I believe (and please correct me if I'm wrong) that in the US manufacturers are allowed a 10% leeway and therefore many use this to alter nutritional data to their advantage? This may explain the variation to some extent.
08-01-2006, 06:35 PM
BiggJohn

Good stuff, but if they publish that in a magazine there will most likely be a law suit.
08-01-2006, 06:36 PM
Phosphate bond

[QUOTE=sonicology]I remember these results, they were on a UK board last year sometime. I can probably find a link to the original lab results somewhere if people are interested.

The flavour tested in each case was chocolate btw, which I seem to remember people were unhappy about because chocolate usually has a slightly lower protein percentage than other flavours which may have skewed the results slightly. Even accounting for this however, most of the results are well below the manufacturers claims.

I believe (and please correct me if I'm wrong) that in the US manufacturers are allowed a 10% leeway and therefore many use this to alter nutritional data to their advantage? This may explain the variation to some extent.[/QUOTE]

Yeah some of these claims I'm seeing on other products seem optimistic considering what some these raw material data sheets floating around say. Still I would rather just have them go with enough flavoring rather than worry about having the highest % protein possible. If I wanted the highest percent protein I'd be getting unflavored.

Still this was a good thread and I'm glad I say this. Suprising.
08-02-2006, 04:42 AM
demetris

this is old news

Reflex was first on that list with their Instant Whey with 80g protein/100g.

Also the analysis was made for Reflex Nutrition.

I did not see the lab documents either.
08-02-2006, 05:00 AM
ballbags1

interesting, but I'd like to see the actual lab documentation prior to jumping to conclusions :o
08-02-2006, 05:29 AM
1-Testosterone

[QUOTE=demetris]this is old news

Reflex was first on that list with their Instant Whey with 80g protein/100g.

Also the analysis was made for Reflex Nutrition.

I did not see the lab documents either.[/QUOTE]

I agree. I heard it may month ago.
Neither Reflex Nutrition did produce any evidence, nor did they back up their Whey Protein with any kind genuine info getting upto 80% mark!
08-02-2006, 05:51 AM
Blap Blaow

[QUOTE=1-Testosterone]I agree. I heard it may month ago.
Neither Reflex Nutrition did produce any evidence, nor did they back up their Whey Protein with any kind genuine info getting upto 80% mark![/QUOTE]
[url=http://www.reflex-nutrition.com/downloads/IWC59.pdf]HERE[/url] is a link to their whey lab test result done earlier this year.

Also, at the time the original report was made I think they claimed 78% on the label, not 80%.
08-02-2006, 06:16 AM
RobW

[QUOTE=Anssi Manninen]"Optimum Nutrition 72.1 grams/100g
USN Whey Protein 71.2 grams/100g
EAS MyoPro Whey 70.7 grams/100g
MRM Metabolic Whey 68.5 grams/100g
Met-rx Supreme Whey 65.8 grams/100g
Dymatize Elite Whey 63.0 grams/100g

*See foot note.

A copy of the original certificate is on file at Reflex Nutrition. All products tested were bought from suppliers throughout the U.K, all seals were unbroken until testing at the lab, and each product was tested 4 times to exclude any error.

*Figures correct at time of press 25/05/2005"

PS. I cannot guarantee that these lab test results are real because I havent seen the lab documents. Futhermore, Reflex Nutrition also sells whey protein-containing products.[/QUOTE]

I think these results may have been flawed. Because if they used Chocolate, it is known that it has a lower protein content due to using cocoa to flavor it. What the test may not have taken into account is that cocoa it self has a protein content that should be added to the others proteins (WPC etc) within the product. As the % of protein in cocoa is lower than that of WPC, it accounts for the lower total protein %. But this would usually be around 5% lower total protein per serving (30g serving) compared to "other" flavors...so this leads me to think that the results show protein % WITHOUT the protein in cocoa added....

FYI...to the other poster, you can not round up or have a 10% margin of error in the US, you can only round up to the nearest whole number i.e. 23.51g of protein per 30g serving becomes 24g. This is why is looks LESS per 100g as is law in the UK/EU....
08-02-2006, 08:14 AM
beeker19

Good stuff thanks for the info.
08-02-2006, 08:35 AM
SupaNatural

[QUOTE=Blap Blaow][url=http://www.reflex-nutrition.com/downloads/IWC59.pdf]HERE[/url] is a link to their whey lab test result done earlier this year.

Also, at the time the original report was made I think they claimed 78% on the label, not 80%.[/QUOTE]

did they happen to post the other results? that would be nice to see. especially the dymatize result. oh man, if that one is true...
11-07-2012, 06:11 PM
dimber

learn math

[QUOTE=SupaNatural;10958351]did they happen to post the other results? that would be nice to see. especially the dymatize result. oh man, if that one is true...[/QUOTE]

those results are dead on according to the label. ON is 24g protein in a 33g serving. thats 72g per 100. you guys need to learn math.
11-07-2012, 06:16 PM
BroCalJH34PG

[QUOTE=dimber;976015313]those results are dead on according to the label. ON is 24g protein in a 33g serving. thats 72g per 100. you guys need to learn math.[/QUOTE]

Shhh no tears, only 6 year old threads now