Protein Powder Categories
Whey isolate, whey concentrate and plant protein, each compared within its own category on protein purity and cost per gram of protein. Pick the type first, then the product.
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Three kinds of protein powder
- Whey IsolateFiltered whey with most of the lactose and fat stripped out — the highest-purity tier.309products · 498 variants₹122–₹25,559price rangeSee all whey isolate
- Whey ConcentrateThe value tier — the same protein as isolate with more of the milk left in.1,488products · 2,580 variants₹99–₹24,335price rangeSee all whey concentrate
- Plant ProteinPea, soy, rice and blended vegan proteins — the dairy-free tier.398products · 645 variants₹69–₹10,162price rangeSee all plant protein
Not sure which type?
The type matters less than the numbers: a cheap concentrate often beats a mid-priced isolate on cost per gram of protein. These explain the trade-offs.
Already have two in mind?
Put them side by side: purity, protein per scoop and cost per 100 g of protein.