Protein Powders
Optimum Whey
| Type of product: | Protein Powders |
| Manufacturer name: | Optimum Nutrition |
| Number of reviews: | 32 |
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(NOTE: People's sense of taste often changes in the weeks right after bariatric surgery as they adjust to new dietary routines. This can influence the ratings on the “taste” scale below.)
Posted 05/16/08
negrasmommy
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| Taste |
: Average |
|
Price |
: Average |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
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Overall Value |
: Average |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
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Cost |
: |
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Posted 08/04/05
ReddKatt
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“The chocolate has an incredible chocolate taste with little if any vitaminy or chemical taste. Much better than other protein shakes I have tried. My 10 year old even likes it better than Ovaltine in chocolate milk! I will be getting the vanilla next! ”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Good |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
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Cost |
: Approx. $30 on sale |
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Posted 09/30/03
gemchick
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“Tasty. I like it with milk and a packet of Carnation Instant breakfast or as a supplement to yogurt.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: can't remember |
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Posted 08/05/03
gamboge
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“I like GNC now that I know can return anything awful with my receipt. I'm taking advantage of the fact to try their protein supplements. ON Vanilla Ice Cream flavor tastes like a root beer float and isn't thick or grainy like some other protein products. Drink it VERY cold and it's pretty good...better yet, blend it with ice cubes for a frosty texture and it's actually quite yummy. The fact that the protein comes from whey and that they add lactase means it's a good source of post-op digestible protein.”
| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Average |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: ~25.99 a tub |
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Posted 04/10/03
Lily C.
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“I found a 5 pound canister for only $24.95 at Save on Supplements! My nutritionist introduced me to it after trying several others that I just couldn't tolerate. This one is similar to a Yoohoo taste when mixed with skim milk. A 4 ounce serving gives me 25 grams of protein. I have one shake first thing in the morning and one before I go to bed. I have not had any problems getting my protein in!”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: $24.95 |
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Posted 03/21/03
eaamc
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“After trying many proteins at 2 weeks post-op the chocolate 100% whey was the only one I could even get down. Now, at almost 2 months, I can actually say it goes down fairly easily. And at around 35 cents a serving I just can't beat it! ”
| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: $49.99/10# + 5.95s/h |
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Posted 03/20/03
krism2003
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“Delicious, chocolate flavor. Highly recommended..”
| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: 19.99 |
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Posted 03/20/03
kimlasavio
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“Have just started using this in the last week, one scoop in a cup of milk twice a day for a total of 62 gm of protein (including the milk). The taste is nice and chocolately, smooth, not too sweet, mixes very well. Great value due to large 10-pound bag. Great product.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: 10 pounds $60 |
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Posted 03/07/03
Julie I.
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“the optimum 100% whey protein shake mix is excellent in taste. well, the strawberry is. i havent tried the others yet. it mixes easily with a spoon, unlike the designer whey. two extremely good points. i'll probably keep using this and say adios to the designer brand. ”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Average |
| Nutritional Value |
: Average |
|
Overall Value |
: Average |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Good |
|
Cost |
: 27.99 for large jug |
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Posted 01/29/03
Beth S.
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“I use the double chocolate or Vanilla Ice Cream flavored shake mixed with lactose-free or skim milk. Both are very rich, with no protein taste or smell or any other "off" tastes (i.e., no undertones or aftertastes). I highly recommend this! So does my 7 year old daughter, who drinks the chocolate in skim milk, because she likes the taste!”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Good |
|
Cost |
: $26.00 for 5 pound tub |
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Posted 12/14/02
rrj1770
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“This taste really good. There's 22 g protein per scoop. I mix with 8oz of 1 % milk, 2 sccops of protein(vanilla flavor), some ice cubes and maybe some strawberries every now and then. It keeps me full and that one shake has over 50 grams of protein in it including the milk. This is an excellent product.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: 5 lb Can for $25 |
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Posted 11/25/02
meredith L.
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“I tried strawberry and this is one of the worst mixes I have tasted. Too much flavor and sweetness,and too much of a chemical taste. Makes a really thin shake with water. I have to mix it with a better tasting protein powder, half of this and half of that to get it down. Chocolate is good, but I had to wait until I was two months post-op before I couldn't taste the chemical, strong whey flavor and keep it down. Now it is the only brand I use, mix it with water and one scoop and I do this twice a day. ”
| Taste |
: Average |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: 20.00 per 5lbs. 80 servings, 22g protein each |
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Posted 10/29/02
j-bird333
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“I got the protein powder in the Double Chocolate flavor but it has too much of a "whey-ie" aftertaste that I'm not too crazy about. It's a little more tolerable after you add a banana...”
| Taste |
: Poor |
|
Price |
: Average |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Average |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Average |
|
Cost |
: Aprox. $24 for a huge 31 serving size jug. |
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Posted 10/10/02
Deborah F.
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“I hate all the flavors, but I have learned to doctor them up to cover up that awful Whey taste. I know they're the best for me (Dr. T said so), so I make sure I get them down.”
| Taste |
: Poor |
|
Price |
: Good |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Poor |
|
Cost |
: $50.00 for two 5 lb. tubs |
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Posted 09/08/02
Anna W.
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“Where I buy my optimum whey, they have a group you can pay $15 a year and save 20% on each purchase between 1 and 7 days of the month. I can save $5 each month on my optimum whey. It's well worth it. The taste of optimum whey is very good. I have tried several other's and they range from bad to worse. They are either very 'mediciny' or they just plain taste terrible. Some of them that taste good, don't have much nutritional value. Optimum Whey meets all my requirements. ”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Average |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: $20.00 ($25.00) |
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Posted 08/10/02
JUDY F.
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“I tried a lot and this is the only one so far that I have been able to drink. I get the chocolate and it tastes pretty good.”
| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: $11.29 for a 2 lb. can |
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Posted 08/02/02
Gina S.
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“chocolate tastes great, strawberry is ok and vanilla is ok110 calories, 1.5g fat, 3g carbs, 1g sugar & 22g protein”
| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Good |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Good |
|
Cost |
: 43.99 for 5lb container |
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Posted 07/22/02
Jillyfish
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“I have a hard time drinking this unless I spruce it up with some fruit peanut butter and splenda, all that makes it a good drink”
| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Good |
|
Cost |
: 22.00 I believe |
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Posted 07/16/02
Dea W.
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“mixed with water was good. Mixed with skim milk or soymilk excellent. You feel full and it lasts. I like to use 5-6 ice cubes too. This makes the "shake" thicker. I've used all three flavors. I mix in a little bit of frozen fruit instead of ice cubes too. You are limited only by your imagination.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: 1.40 pkg |
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Posted 07/07/02
Angela L.
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“I use one scoop of the Vanilla Ice Cream flavor with one scoop of Carb Solutions Rich Chocolate to make my protein cocktails. I love 'em! ”
| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: 5 lb. container $28.95 |
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Posted 06/24/02
Donna ..
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“I find that even after 3 years post-op, I still am not a breakfast person. This drink made as a shake with lots of ice cubes and skim milk gives me the morning boost I need to start my day and infuses me with the necessary protien to help keep my health in check ! It tastes great and is easy to order. Easy to mix in any blender. It is smooth and not grainy. It does not clump ! My fav is Chocolate of course !”
| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Good |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: $ 35.00 per 5 lbs |
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Posted 06/19/02
Dale D.
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“Excellent protein 22g per scoop. I make my own shake with frozen strawberries, ice, banana, and OJ with 2 scoops of powder. Instant dissolving. I use the 100% Natural type. Tastes great!!”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: 11.99 - 13.99 |
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Posted 06/08/02
Sandy D.
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“I use both the Chocolate and the vanilla. Blends easily in water or milk - no aftertaste at all. My favorites: 4 oz lactaid fat free milk, 1/4 frozen banana, 2 frozen strawberries and 1/2 C crushed ice w/1 scoop Optiumum Nutrition Dutch Chocolate. My second favorite: 4 oz Lactaid fat free milk, 1/2 teaspoon instant decaf coffee, 1/2 cup crushed ice, 1 scoop Optimum Vanilla, and a little cinnamin. Tastes just like a frappaccino! YUM!”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: $29.99/5 lb container (77 servings) |
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Posted 06/02/02
Shari L.
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“Mixes very easily with 4 oz of water or milk.”
| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Good |
|
Cost |
: $27.00 |
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Posted 05/31/02
DianeN
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“great flavors-chocolate and vanilla. smooth like chocolate or vanilla milk-not like a slick slimy shake. drink it cold or blend with ice for a frapee. add some SF Davinci syrup and it's an iced latte. YUM and LOTS of pure whey protein and low fat too!!! worth the $$$”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: $29.00 for 5lb tub |
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Posted 05/22/02
msgracee
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“It has great nutritional values. I don't care much for the taste so put two tsp. of sugerless pudding in with each drink. Now I like the taste. I do two scoops /c the pudding (= 46G protein for 345 cal) each morning. ”
| Taste |
: Average |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: 10# bag(=160serv.) for $51.99 |
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Posted 05/19/02
Adam L.
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“This stuff is GREAT! I use the double chocolate flavor add a half a banana, 1 tbsp of peanut butter, 1 cup of milk, and a scoop and a half of powder. Its about 44 grams of protien.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Good |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: 20.00 for 2 lbs. |
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Posted 04/23/02
Maria J.
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“ I love this stuff. Inmix it with water and coffee, and some powdered milk its like drinking a mocha. the best part is it gives me half of my protein that way. I would defintle recomend it. It tastes great
Maria”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: 43 for a 5 lb jar |
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Posted 03/31/02
Dayana E. Lopez
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| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: 2, 5lbs containers for 49.99 |
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Posted 03/16/02
toni D.
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“If you like your protein drinks to be on the
sweet side this is the one for you. I have tried
quite a few of the powders and this is my favorite.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: $28.00 plus shipping |
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Posted 03/01/02
Diane B.
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“I buy the vanilla flavor and either add fresh fruit or a small amount of strawberry quick. Since surgery, chocolate and sweets don't taste good to me so I really like this. Also sweetened with stevia, a natural product, and I do not like things with Aspartame.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: 5# for $29.99 |
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Posted 01/28/02
teresa C.
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“i have tried it all and it all made me sick . til i tried optimum whey. i love it. it has 22 grams of protien per serving. i add a little powdered milk to add more protien so i get about 30 grams per serving. i drink 3 of these a day. i usually put it in the blender with frozen fruit and water or orAGE JUICE. I USED TO JUST ADD IT TO WATER IN A GLASS AND DRINK. BUT THIS IS WONDERFUL. IT ALSO HAS CALCIUM AND POTASSIUM TOO. ONLY ONE GRAM OF SUGAR AND 2 CARBS. IF YOU LIKE IT YOU CAN GET A g n c GOLD CARD TO GET 10 % OFF YOUR PURCHASES. IT HELPS BECAUSE I USE SO MUCH OF IT AN DI ALSO PURCHASE THIER WOMENS MEGA VIATAMINS. THEY ARE WONDERFUL TOO.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: 43.00 for a 5 lb tub. they do seel smaller tubs |
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