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Whey protein comparison chart (live Index)
A chart only helps if the numbers are current. Below: top Index whey powders with $/25g, protein, sugar, and clean-claim counts — plus links into brand head-to-heads.
Winner rule: Chart sorted by Index /100. Value call-out = lowest $/25g among Index ≥70.
Among Index ≥70 here, Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Vanilla Ice Cream leads at $1.07/25g (Index 93).
Top Index whey powders (live)
| Product | Index/100 | $/25g | Protein | Sugar | Type | Clean |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isopure Low Carb 100% Pure Whey Isolate Protein Powder, Lactose Free, Glu Strawberry | 95 | $1.36 | 25g | 0.0g | isolate | 6/6 clean |
| Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder, Strawberries & Cream, 5 P Strawberries & Cream | 94 | $1.37 | 24g | 1.0g | concentrate | 6/6 clean |
| Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Vanilla Ice Cream | 93 | $1.07 | 24g | 1.0g | concentrate | 6/6 clean |
| Animal Whey Isolate Protein Powder | 93 | $1.09 | 25g | 2.0g | isolate | 6/6 clean |
| Animal Whey Isolate Protein Powder | 92 | $1.19 | 25g | 1.0g | isolate | 6/6 clean |
| Animal Whey Isolate Protein Powder | 91 | $1.28 | 25g | 2.0g | isolate | 6/6 clean |
| Animal Whey Isolate Protein Powder | 90 | $1.30 | 25g | 2.0g | isolate | 6/6 clean |
| Animal Whey Isolate Protein Powder | 90 | $1.30 | 25g | 1.0g | isolate | 6/6 clean |
| Naked Nutrition NAKED Whey Unflavored | 90 | $1.32 | 25g | 2.0g | concentrate | 6/6 clean |
| Animal Whey Isolate Protein Powder | 90 | $1.33 | 25g | 2.0g | isolate | 6/6 clean |
| Animal Whey Isolate Protein Powder | 88 | $1.38 | 25g | 1.0g | isolate | 6/6 clean |
| Myprotein Impact Whey Protein Powder Blend | 88 | $1.39 | 18g | 1.0g | blend | 6/6 clean |
FAQ
How do I use this whey protein comparison chart?
Scan Index /100 first for formula quality, then $/25g for value. Open any PDP for ingredients and price history, or jump to a brand vs page for a tighter head-to-head.
Is this better than a “best whey 2026” list?
Those lists go stale and often rank by affiliate payout. This chart is generated from live WheyIndex scores and prices. Re-check after restocks.