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Cholesterol is approximately the same on both containers.
I am also just now noticing that my Six Star container from WalMart has 42g powder per serving and the Six Star container on the above Bodybuilding.com website has 39g powder per serving.
My WalMart Six Star container has the words "New and Improved" written on it.
The old Six Star container on Bodybuilding.com above had 52g protein per serving (same as the Body Fortress container) while the new Six Star container from WalMart has 60g protein per serving.
You can see the ingredients of my 60g protein container here on Six Star's website: http://www.sixstarpronutrition.com/p...us/index.shtml and click on the Triple Chocolate flavor image in the lower left to see the ingredients list.
So Six Star DID recently increase serving size (39g old ---> 42g new) which makes the protein per serving on the front of the container higher, and makes it look more desirable to the consumer.
As I originally stated ... this to me is deceptive marketing!
I believe most people do not compare the serving size in grams between two different brands, and they just focus on what it says on the front of the container in terms of protein per serving.
Why else would Six Star increase their own serving size other than to make the protein per serving on the front label higher?
Both list cholesterol as 50mg per serving ... but there is a 10% difference in serving sizes as I mentioned in my OP, one has just slightly less cholesterol.
Ok. I thought you were comparing Whey to Whey Isolate. I stand corrected.
I have used BF and Six Star and noticed the serving cup disparity you mention. I read the labels thoroughly now to amortize cost, note cholestrol, fillers,aminos, etc. Live and learn.
CaptNJ was spot on with the NOW 10lb bag. FYI for your next purchase.
Ok. I thought you were comparing Whey to Whey Isolate. I stand corrected.
I have used BF and Six Star and noticed the serving cup disparity you mention. I read the labels thoroughly now to amortize cost, note cholestrol, fillers,aminos, etc. Live and learn.
CaptNJ was spot on with the NOW 10lb bag. FYI for your next purchase.
There is also ISO Sensation 93. My favorite.
Thanks, I may consider the above choices next time I buy it.
I did a protein cost comparison of NOW to Body Fortress, and here's what I found:
I look at the protein allotment per scoop as always being sufficient to replace a meal. I can add 10-12oz. milk instead of water to increase the protein content if manufacturer X is down a bit than manufacturer Y. It is just to have something immediate as a proper meal is not feasible when necessary. I amortize on cost per serving. Then add an adder for more desirable ingredients. BF Whey(non-isolate) has 50mg of cholesterol per serving compared to 4mg for the NOW Isolate. That is the tipping point for me as I have low cholestrol and wish to keep it that way.(I would carry a baggie with precooked chicken breasts if there were no low cholesterol alternatives. One fellow at the gym eats a can of chickpeas before working out and he is years of ahead of me in terms of strength!) Currently doing a zero cholesterol natural flavor protein powder and find it satisfactory.
NOW Isolate is fairly inexpensive at just under $60 if you shop it around. I think it also has amino acids. I have not used it but hear it highly recommended due to the lack of fillers. I use the other brand mentioned above.
No grip against BF & Six Star. I used them for months and both delivered. I still purchase reserve tubs of favorite flavors of BF or Six Star whenever I find them severely discounted at the store.
I look at the protein allotment per scoop as always being sufficient to replace a meal. I can add 10-12oz. milk instead of water to increase the protein content if manufacturer X is down a bit than manufacturer Y. It is just to have something immediate as a proper meal is not feasible when necessary. I amortize on cost per serving. Then add a adder for more desirable ingredients. BF Whey(non-isolate) has 50mg of cholestrol per serving compared to 4mg for the NOW Isolate. That is the tipping point for me as I have low cholestrol and wish to keep it that way.(I would carry a baggie with precooked chicken breasts if there were no low cholestrol alternatives. One fellow at the gym eats a can of Goya chickpeas before working out and he is years of ahead of me in terms of strength!) Currently doing a zero cholestrol natural flavor protein powder and find it satisfactory. I do purchase a reserve of favorite flavors of BF or Six Star whenever I find them severely discounted at the store.
NOW Isolate is fairly inexpensive at just under $60 if you shop it around. I think it also has amino acids. I use the other brand mentioned above.
I used BF & Six Star for months and it worked.
Thanks. I see now that NOW does contain BCAA's, which are part of the Whey.
What Body Fortress had that NOW didn't was a recovery blend (Creatine Monohydrate, Taurine, L-Glutamine, Leucine, Isoleucine, Valine)
i see you are choosing products. i use the NOW whey isolate unflavored. bought a 10lb bag for 80 bucks or so. so anything under $8 per pound is a great price. however, in a recent test the NOW only had 79% of claimed protein. if i was to consider another brand, i would go with musclefeast. no guarantees its any better, but they have a good reputation and seem like a good brand right now. ill post the results below. id still consider the NOW. these days, i blend the whey with nestle quik and skim milk powder anyway so i dont need to to be pure. i wouldnt bother worrying about BCAAs, glutamine, taurine, etc. protein has BCAA's, if its not enough for you then take a BCAA supplement (which i wouldnt do). dont waste money on marketing gimmicks that wont really make any difference in your sexiness.
i see you are choosing products. i use the NOW whey isolate unflavored. bought a 10lb bag for 80 bucks or so. so anything under $8 per pound is a great price. however, in a recent test the NOW only had 79% of claimed protein. if i was to consider another brand, i would go with musclefeast. no guarantees its any better, but they have a good reputation and seem like a good brand right now. ill post the results below. id still consider the NOW. these days, i blend the whey with nestle quik and skim milk powder anyway so i dont need to to be pure. i wouldnt bother worrying about BCAAs, glutamine, taurine, etc. protein has BCAA's, if its not enough for you then take a BCAA supplement (which i wouldnt do). dont waste money on marketing gimmicks that wont really make any difference in your sexiness.
I read the background story on the test both at reddit.com and bb.com There were no controls on the sample as would be done in a proper laboratory test. I know. That is what my company does.
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