The Top 3
Ready to meet our top 3 picks? Here we go...
1 - PER4M Nutrition Advanced Whey Protein Powder
Coming in top of the lot and sitting firmly in the number one spot, for its amazing value of £0.64 per serving and reliable quality, is PER4M Whey.
- Brand: PER4M Nutrition
- Sizes Available: 900g and 2.01kg
- Single Serving Size: 30g
- Cost Per Serving: £0.64
- Calories: 102kcal
- Protein: 21g
- Carbs: 3g
- Sugars: 3g
- Saturated Fats: 0.3g
- Review Rating: 4.9/5 Stars
Produced by PER4M Nutrition, their Advanced Whey Protein range has taken the industry by storm, seeing unprecedented growth in a matter of months to become one of the most loved whey protein powders in the UK.
Renowned for offering a high-quality whey formula at very affordable prices that come in a wide array of tasty flavours, it's no surprise that they're so popular in 2022.
Advanced Whey comes in two size variants: larger tubs of 2.01kg which hold 67 servings and smaller PER4M 900g tubs providing 30 servings. Some of the best-selling flavours include Chocolate Orange, Cinnamon Donut, Carrot Cake and Caramel Biscuit.
Each 30-gram serving contains around 100 calories, 21-grams of whey protein, and just 3 grams of sugars (these statistics may vary slightly depending on flavour). PER4M Nutrition always back their claims up with scientific data and all products are tested extensively; you simply can't go wrong!
2 - Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Protein Powder
Priced slightly higher at £0.76 per serving is the whey protein that everyone knows about, Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard.
- Brand: Optimum Nutrition
- Sizes Available: 908g, 2.27kg and 4.45kg
- Single Serving Size: 30g
- Cost Per Serving: £0.76
- Calories: 113kcal
- Protein: 24g
- Carbs: 1.2g
- Sugars: 0.8g
- Saturated Fats: 0.4g
- Review Rating: 4.8/5 Stars
In 2022, Gold Standard is still officially the most purchased protein powder in the UK and would be top of the list if it wasn't for the affordability and quality of PER4M right now. On average, servings of PER4M are £0.12 cheaper which is a saving of £43.80 if you have one shake a day.
Optimum's products have racked up over 110,000 reviews on their website, so it's clear to see how many people love them and come back for more and more. There's a wide range of flavours to try and fall in love with, from Banana Cream to Chocolate Mint and even Cereal Milk - there's something for everyone.
One area in which this whey protein excels is the formulation quality and macro-nutrient profile that's slightly better when compared to the first-place powder. Optimum contains more protein (24-grams) and fewer carbs, fats and sugars per serving.
908g tubs are currently priced at £28.99, the 2.27kg tubs will set you back £45.99, whilst the huge 4.45kg bags are around £90.00 for a whopping 146 servings. If cost isn't as much of a sticking point for you but nutritional content is, maybe Gold Standard would be more beneficial for you than Advanced Whey.
3 - Snickers Whey Hi-protein Powder
A lot of people see the Snickers Protein Powders as more of a novelty product, but, hear us out first!
- Brand: Snickers
- Sizes Available: 875g
- Single Serving Size: 35g
- Cost Per Serving: £0.83
- Calories: 141kcal
- Protein: 21g
- Carbs: 5g
- Sugars: 1g
- Saturated Fats: 1.5g
- Review Rating: 4.7/5 Stars
Offering 21-grams of whey protein per serving and tasting just like the famous nut-packed chocolate bar, it's hard to resist giving it a go and we're all for it.
Let's not beat around the bush, the Snickers Whey Protein Powders, which now also come in a White Chocolate version, are higher in carbs and saturated fat than the two products listed above. However, at 5-grams and 1.5-grams respectively, we feel it's very reasonable for a product that many people have accused of "jumping on the protein bandwagon".
If you're a professional athlete that's prepping for a big game or show, then the two other products above are clearly more aligned with your needs. But if not, it's definitely worth a shot at £23.49 per 875-gram bag. It can be even paired with Snickers protein bars if you're really looking to "get some nuts," as Mr. T would say.
You don't like Snickers bars? You weirdo! Only kidding, not to worry, the Mars corporation which owns many confectionary brands has thankfully released M&M's Bounty, Twix, Mars, and Maltesers flavoured protein powder versions too!
Final Words
These affordable protein powders are still of the highest quality and when combined with a regular workout routine using equipment from Again Faster, it will help you achieve your goals in 2022 (without breaking the bank). We can't finish this tasty protein-filled top three without listing some honourable mentions that just missed out, these were: Grenade's Hydra 6, Mutant, Oatein's Dynamic, and USN Blue Lab Protein Powder.
Which protein powder will you go for in 2022? Let us know!
Written by: George Greenhill from Protein Package.
