cheap whey protein?

helldesign

hey all,

could you recommend me a website or shop in Dublin where I can buy 'whey' protein as cheap as possible?

Thanks

pudzey101

Holland or barret

http://www.hollandandbarrett.ie/pages/categories.asp?np=&cid=141&sid=&sid2=&bid=&showAll=False&searchtext=&sort=3

or fitness ireland is good

http://www.fitnessireland.ie/whey-protein?sort=p.price&order=ASC

Alf Veedersane

Unless you don't like money, don't go looking in Holland and Barrett.

MyProtein, BulkPowders and TheProteinWorks are all good value suppliers of whey.

Manzoor14

I'd second Bulk Powders. Or anywhere that's not Holland and Barrett!
There's a referral thread somewhere on boards for BulkPowders for free delivery etc. Probably one for MyProtein etc somewhere as well.

helldesign

and what do you guys think about 'supplementsdublin.ie'
at least their whey protein seems cheaper that holland & barret

helldesign

actually ignore my last post, i just opened 'myprotein' and found that prices are lower.

(for some strange reason i cant edit my post)


thanks for the help guys !

Lee_Torre

I'm not sure if nutrabio.com delivers there but I like the prices on their 15 lb tubs of whey protein. Andas was mention Bulksupplements is a good option as well(shipping still comes into play though)...

Alf Veedersane

helldesign wrote: »

actually ignore my last post, i just opened 'myprotein' and found that prices are lower.

(for some strange reason i cant edit my post)


thanks for the help guys !

Use the code GROUPIE15 at at he checkout section and get 15% off

Defender OF Faith

Discountsupplements.ie is a good place really the only people that I think would buy from Holland or barret are those who just started their fitness journey USN 5lbs whey tub cost 74 euro there while in a supplement store it would cost 50 even cheaper online

Izoard

Noobie question, but what's the issue with H&B....price?

Doing a high level review on the contents of their whey protein, it seems broadly similar to the other options?

Alf Veedersane

Izoard wrote: »

Noobie question, but what's the issue with H&B....price?

Doing a high level review on the contents of their whey protein, it seems broadly similar to the other options?

Way more expensive than online options mostly.

Defender OF Faith

Izoard wrote: »

Noobie question, but what's the issue with H&B....price?

Doing a high level review on the contents of their whey protein, it seems broadly similar to the other options?

Quality wise there whey protein is fine but price wise unless you don't mind spending an additional 20 quid on the same product for whatever reason you have isnt that great the "other options" are probably similar retail shops that specialise in a broad category of health product however Sport nutrition stores is where you will find the cheapest prices

Izoard

Defender OF Faith wrote: »

Quality wise there whey protein is fine but price wise unless you don't mind spending an additional 20 quid on the same product for whatever reason you have isnt that great the "other options" are probably similar retail shops that specialise in a broad category of health product however Sport nutrition stores is where you will find the cheapest prices

Cheers - they've been running a 2 for 1 deal for some time, so I found they were actually cheaper on that basis, compared to iProtein etc....

Alf Veedersane

Izoard wrote: »

Cheers - they've been running a 2 for 1 deal for some time, so I found they were actually cheaper on that basis, compared to iProtein etc....

Still works out more than MyProtein, BulkPowders or TheProteinWorks to name but a few.

Defender OF Faith

Izoard wrote: »

Cheers - they've been running a 2 for 1 deal for some time, so I found they were actually cheaper on that basis, compared to iProtein etc....

Dont forget to compare the sizes a as well! sometimes shops advertise a 2 for 1 deal but its basicely a two 1 Kg tub which amount for 2 kg total for a total price that is higher then the average 2.2Kg whey tub

lucan45

I just bought a tub of Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Protein 5LB for €49.95 from iprotein.ie

runawaybishop

lucan45 wrote: »

I just bought a tub of Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Protein 5LB for €49.95 from iprotein.ie

Same price for 5kg off myprotein. We should just sticky a thread on the best place to buy supplements.

jtthom

Same taste?

Alf Veedersane

MP vanilla tastes every bit as good as ON gold standard vanilla.

Or every bit as bad if you don't like vanilla.

Thephantomsmask

Last time I checked, H&B whey had a 70% protein content compared to a minimum 80% for other companies. Even less bang for ones buck. Myprotein UK and go nutrition via parcel motel, theproteinworks and bulk powders all get my business depending on what's on sale/offer codes available.

Alf Veedersane

Thephantomsmask wrote: »

Last time I checked, H&B whey had a 70% protein content compared to a minimum 80% for other companies. Even less bang for ones buck. Myprotein UK and go nutrition via parcel motel, theproteinworks and bulk powders all get my business depending on what's on sale/offer codes available.

Better value on the MP UK site than the Irish one?

jtthom

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

MP vanilla tastes every bit as good as ON gold standard vanilla.

Or every bit as bad if you don't like vanilla.

They have a ****load listed on the MP site. Which one are you looking at?

Thephantomsmask

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Better value on the MP UK site than the Irish one?

I go between the two, I shop via quidco on the UK site and there's often extra voucher codes there that can work out cheaper plus cashback. I would still need to send any deliveries to parcel motel anyway as I don't drive to get to the sorting office whereas there is a PM directly across from work so I'm paying that fee regardless.

ETA quidco do cashback and codes for GN, TPW and BP as well.

rf1980

hpnutrition.ie are very good also. you can use pricespy.ie to compare if you put in the brand and size you want.

Gummy Panda

Thephantomsmask wrote: »

I go between the two, I shop via quidco on the UK site and there's often extra voucher codes there that can work out cheaper plus cashback. I would still need to send any deliveries to parcel motel anyway as I don't drive to get to the sorting office whereas there is a PM directly across from work so I'm paying that fee regardless.

ETA quidco do cashback and codes for GN, TPW and BP as well.

but the irish site MP site you can use a 15% off code all the time?

Alf Veedersane

jtthom wrote: »

They have a ****load listed on the MP site. Which one are you looking at?

Impact Whey Protein

Thephantomsmask

Gummy Panda wrote: »

but the irish site MP site you can use a 15% off code all the time?

I add up the offer codes, cashback and any loyalty points in my account across all the websites, whichever works out cheapest. I usually order well in advance so I can hang aroundfor the sales on what I need.

jtthom

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Impact Whey Protein

Myprotein - 2.5kg is €44 including shipping.
Iprotein - 2.27kg is €49 including shipping.

Slightly more expensive but I might just stick with ON on iprotein.

Alf Veedersane

jtthom wrote: »

Myprotein - 2.5kg is €44 including shipping.

€39 for IWP on MP.

For more than a quarter of a kilo of protein (ON @ 81%, MP @ 80%).

But if you don't want to have that saving, get the MP product and I'll PM you my address and you can send me the tenner

jtthom

PM sent!

39 plus the fiver postage, no?

Alf Veedersane

jtthom wrote: »

PM sent!

39 plus the fiver postage, no?

Ah yes, you'd included delivery.

And I also hadn't included 15% discount, which means the delivered cost of 2.5kg of IWP from MP comes in at €37.14.

For 270g more protein.

papu

I've put together a Google Spreadsheet Comparing different Brands and Sellers for Best Price.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wkVeLBsHOvvU3RP15t-LzP507dn5iWIcVtMzBcMpvhY/edit#gid=201608708

People are free to add and update other brands etc.

Mellor

papu wrote: »

I've put together a Google Spreadsheet Comparing different Brands and Sellers for Best Price.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wkVeLBsHOvvU3RP15t-LzP507dn5iWIcVtMzBcMpvhY/edit#gid=201608708

People are free to add and update other brands etc.

You've the wrong price in for Impact Whey. It's e57, not e70. (protein content is 20.5 too).

Alf Veedersane

It's not something that I'd be too bothered about but an exercise like this shows how only MP, as far as I can see, give the dry-basis protein content and the 'as is' protein content.

papu

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

It's not something that I'd be too bothered about but an exercise like this shows how only MP, as far as I can see, give the dry-basis protein content and the 'as is' protein content.

Yeah , its the only one I've come across.
Cheers Mellor it's all been updated to reflect!

The Guvnor

Protein should be listed on the as-is basis to list on dry basis is misleading.

papu

The Guvnor wrote: »

Protein should be listed on the as-is basis to list on dry basis is misleading.

I'd agree with you there.

Mellor

I bet all manufacturers are listing on the dry basis on labels as it benefits them.


It depends what's in the tub though.
If a 5KG tub contains 5kg of powder dry, and its actual weight is now higher due to absorbing moisture from the air, then its not an issue as the total protein would match the label.

However, if they are selling 5kg of protein as-is, then then they are misleading people. A small amount, but marginal gains and all that.


It's going to be the second one.

Dave 101

Mellor wrote: »

You've the wrong price in for Impact Whey. It's e57, not e70. (protein content is 20.5 too).

its 71 for flavored, would it not be best to have them all priced like for like

papu

Dave 101 wrote: »

its 71 for flavored, would it not be best to have them all priced like for like

Well the thread title is cheap whey protein , The cheapest is the unflavoured stuff. Definitely worth going the unflavoured route and saving 20quid if you're on a budget or want to avoid the flavourings and sweeteners.

Mellor

Dave 101 wrote: »

its 71 for flavored, would it not be best to have them all priced like for like

It's specifically asks for natural prices at the top of the spread sheet.
I'm sure the BP Pure Whey would be c.70 for flavoured also.

MP and BP have pretty similar pricing, they really make a show of their competitors. I can't see a reason to go elsewhere given the prices.

papu

Mellor wrote: »

It's specifically asks for natural prices at the top of the spread sheet.
I'm sure the BP Pure Whey would be c.70 for flavoured also.

MP and BP have pretty similar pricing, they really make a show of their competitors. I can't see a reason to go elsewhere given the prices.

I'll add in flavored proteins in a separate part today after work.

Gummy Panda

Mellor wrote: »

It's specifically asks for natural prices at the top of the spread sheet.
I'm sure the BP Pure Whey would be c.70 for flavoured also.

MP and BP have pretty similar pricing, they really make a show of their competitors. I can't see a reason to go elsewhere given the prices.

And their delivery is cheaper than competitors too

papu

papu wrote: »

I'll add in flavored proteins in a separate part today after work.

There's now a flavored and unflavored Tab , Doesn't change the rankings , but it does show you how much extra you're paying for flavouring.
about 40c Per scoop.