GOMAD got me thinking...

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  • stealthq
    stealthq Posts: 4,298 Member
    dollar for dollar milk on sale is a better protein source than powder.

    1 gallon of milk has about 132g of protein. Average price is $3.42. That's 38 grams of protein per dollar.

    5 lb jug of ON whey has about 1790g of protein. Price is $54. That's 33 grams of protein per dollar.

    Fascinating.

    That is interesting.

    Not that this is the OP's problem, but I tend to assume protein powder is for people who are more concerned with a (g of protein):(overall calorie) ratio.

    Though, I'd probably still shy away from milk just because I seem to have problems digesting it, regardless of lactose. Cottage cheese would be awesome if it weren't for the unfortunate consequences.

    From a calorie perspective, I always feel like I'm stuck with tuna or eggs (or egg whites depending on the rest of the day).

    That's certainly why I use it. Plus, convenience - I can mix it in other low protein foods I like and would eat anyway to give them a boost.
  • Mrsallypants
    Mrsallypants Posts: 887 Member
    Optimum Nutrition has good protein powders. Their whey mixes well, tastes decent, has fewer carbs and fat, uses more isolate, and are moderately affordable. Amazon or bodybuilding.com have decent prices.

    Body Fortress and Six Starr protein powder found at Walmart taste awful, don't mix well, uses more concentrate, too much fat and carbs, but cheaper than Optimum Nutrition. If you run out of protein powder, I mean Walmart brands are a godsend as shopping at GNC or other supplement shops isn't affordable.
  • gertudejekyl
    gertudejekyl Posts: 386 Member
    inexplicable:indifferent:

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