Gold Standard or Animal Whey?

[rydin4life]

I've used Gold Standard before, PES, Quest, EAS, etc. How would you say Animal compares to Gold Standard as far as taste, mixing with water, and overall protein quality? Also, any info on BCAA's on this? The macros are nearly identical so I'm just curious what your opinions are before giving it a try.

[Big_Spaz]

Back in the day (and still here on BB.com) ON gets great reviews (and is highly rated) and is definitely a quality protein. No fillers, no gimmicks, you get exactly what the label states (which is nice). However, I think "flavoring" is something ON has struggled with a bit in the past.

So with all that said, and speaking for the one flavor of ANIMAL Whey I have used in the past (Cookies n Cream) I would definitely go with ANIMAL and I wouldn't even hesitate.


But again, both are quality products. I'm going based strictly off them being completely equal in everything but taste.






-Spaz

[mtownballer20]

Try it out for yourself, and see if you like it more/less. Will buying this tub vs the other this time kill ya?

[dougefresh93]

Animal Whey by a mile IMO

[JackMan017]

What he said above. I purchased Vanilla Ice Cream by ON a long time ago, honestly it was the worst flavor ever. Very bland. Tasted like cardboard, after that I never went back to ON again. Maybe they have other flavors that taste better, but they ruined it for me. I Currently have Animal Whey in Pumpkin and Chocolate Choc Chip. Animal's flavors taste really good IMO. Based on my two comparisons, I'm sticking with Animal.

[OT2000]

Animal has a great flavoring system and would be my choice. ON has been around for awhile so you know they're honest and quality as well. Flavors are bland though and Animal kills them here.

All whey proteins are heavy naturally in BCAA's.

[VO2Maxima]

Animal Whey wins over ON from a taste standpoint. CnC is their best flavor IMO.

[jaredmus]

Animal Whey wins over ON from a taste standpoint. CnC is their best flavor IMO.

Animal whey All day
The chocolate Chocolate chip is pretty damn good too. I have yet to try frosted cinnamon roll but can't wait to crack it open!
PES- Choc PB cup is really good stuff too.

[SOH11]

Animal Whey wins over ON from a taste standpoint. CnC is their best flavor IMO.

Agreed that Animal Whey wins...but it's all about dat Banana Cream

[rydin4life]

Thanks for all the feedback! I see that they're buy one, get one 50% off. I think I'll go with the chocolate chocolate chip and a chocolate. I'm intrigued by the banana cream so I may order a 4 serving tub of that as well. I appreciate all the responses and input!

[SOH11]

Thanks for all the feedback! I see that they're buy one, get one 50% off. I think I'll go with the chocolate chocolate chip and a chocolate. I'm intrigued by the banana cream so I may order a 4 serving tub of that as well. I appreciate all the responses and input!

Don't get two chocolates.

Get Chocolate Chocolate Chip, it's basically chocolate with chocolate chips. For your 2nd flavor get something else...like Banana Cream, Pumpkin Pie, Cinnamon Bun, or Vanilla.

[PrimalPerk]

Just got a 5lbs tub of Extreme Milk Chocolate by ON, I think Ill try Animal next after reading this.

[RaginAzN]

Would choose Animal Whey over ON Gold Standard as far as taste goes any day of the week.

[koweanguy]

Back in the day (and still here on BB.com) ON gets great reviews (and is highly rated) and is definitely a quality protein. No fillers, no gimmicks, you get exactly what the label states (which is nice). However, I think "flavoring" is something ON has struggled with a bit in the past.
So with all that said, and speaking for the one flavor of ANIMAL Whey I have used in the past (Cookies n Cream) I would definitely go with ANIMAL and I wouldn't even hesitate.
But again, both are quality products. I'm going based strictly off them being completely equal in everything but taste.
-Spaz

^^ Well said
Coincidentally, I've tried only their CNC. . was not aware of the vast flavors they now have

[WolfBeast]

Animal for sure. ON has never tasted all that good to me.

[TrainerTone]

Animal Whey. I've tried about 4 or 5 flavors already and enjoyed all of them. Always recommend this

[o_chacon]

Seems like there's general consensus that Animal is the better between the two. I've been using a variety of proteins lately. MTS whey and Species isolyze. Both are solid proteins but I was going to go with the extreme chocolate milk from ON for my next order. This thread though has swayed me, and I will be ordering a tub of Animal Whey next. Any suggestions on what my first tub should be?

[louie0939]

another vote for ANIMAL....its not even close

[TriathleteWes]

I must be in the minority for ON. ON Mocha Cappuccino is my favorite tasting protein powder on the market. If you like Starbucks Frappuccions then you should like this flavor. Not to mention you can whip up your own Frapp creations at home with a blender.

I'll admit that ON's Vanilla Ice Cream flavor might be the worst I've tried. Somewhere I read they updated this flavor but I haven't tried it in over a year. IMO ON's French Vanilla Creme is better than Animals Vanilla, but you can't go wrong with either company. Both are solid.

I always have a Vanilla protein flavor on hand as they are the most versatile.

[rydin4life]

I am surprised that this is so one sided. I didn't have any complaints about the ON stuff I had before, but I'm definitely looking forward to the Animal stuff now.

[danielmoo]

In terms of quality, both are highly qualified in that aspect. I would personally choose Animal Whey based on flavor though. Delicious!

[Swuuu]

Animal Whey Cookies n Cream will not disappoint

[kbayne]

Seems like there's general consensus that Animal is the better between the two. I've been using a variety of proteins lately. MTS whey and Species isolyze. Both are solid proteins but I was going to go with the extreme chocolate milk from ON for my next order. This thread though has swayed me, and I will be ordering a tub of Animal Whey next. Any suggestions on what my first tub should be?

From the sounds of it, Chocolate Chocolate Chip would be a wise choice.

[mannee]

TASTE aside, has anyone used either of these products (Animal Whey vs ON Gold Standard) long enough to compare the results? F**k the taste if it works(??)

[SOH11]

TASTE aside, has anyone used either of these products (Animal Whey vs ON Gold Standard) long enough to compare the results? F**k the taste if it works(??)

Taste is really it. Whey protein is whey protein is whey protein.

[Pretty Boy Floyd]

ON has like 60 flavors and they all taste amazing IMO

[Jdot5]

Animal's Banana cream I would highly recommend.

[lucia316]

Animal Whey by a mile IMO

Have to agree with this. Flavor profiles are far better imo.

TASTE aside, has anyone used either of these products (Animal Whey vs ON Gold Standard) long enough to compare the results? F**k the taste if it works(??)

Protein is protein in this care bro. This is like comparing chicken to beef and wondering which works better or has different results.