Native Whey Protein Powder (formerly Native Fuel Whey)
Ascent Native Whey Protein Powder (formerly Native Fuel Whey) is a whey blend protein powder with 25 g of protein per 1 scoop (33 g). It scores 92/100 on the TBPP Quality Score. It is Informed Sport.
Nutrition per serving
Chocolate flavor, from the label.
| Serving size | 1 scoop (33 g) |
|---|---|
| Protein | 25 g |
| Calories | 120 |
| Carbohydrates | 4 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Fat | 1 g |
| Sodium | 115 mg |
| Protein by weight | 76% |
| Leucine | 2.6 g |
| BCAAs | 5.5 g |
How it scored
92 of 100 points. How we score
| Criterion | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Protein density | 22 / 30 | 76% of each scoop is protein |
| Third-party testing | 25 / 25 | Lot-tested for banned substances |
| Label transparency | 20 / 20 | Fully disclosed formula, no amino spiking |
| Sugar | 10 / 10 | 1 g sugar per serving |
| Ingredient simplicity | 10 / 10 | Natural flavors and sweeteners |
| Verified label data | 5 / 5 | 7 of 7 label values verified |
Formula and label
| Type | Whey Blend |
|---|---|
| Protein sources | Native Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate |
| Third-party testing | Informed Sport |
| Sweeteners | Stevia Leaf Extract |
| Proprietary blend | No |
| Added free amino acids | No |
| Dietary | Gluten-Free |
| Allergens | Milk, Soy |
| Made by | Ascent |
| Sold at | Not verified |
Price
$24.98–$54.99 for 2 lb. About $0.93 per serving, or $0.93 per 25 g of protein.
Sizes: 1 lb (14 servings), 2 lb (27 servings), 4 lb (54 servings), 15-count single-serve packets
Flavors (13)
- Chocolate
- Vanilla Bean
- Chocolate Peanut Butter
- Unflavored
- Cookies and Cream
- Strawberry
- Lemon Sorbet
- Mint Chocolate Chip
- Brownie Batter
- Peppermint Mocha
- Fruity Cereal
- Key Lime Pie
- Blueberry Muffin
Sources
- https://www.ascentprotein.com/products/chocolate-protein-powder
- https://ascentprotein.com/collections/all
From ascentprotein.com Chocolate page (2026-10-13): 33 g scoop, 27 servings per 2 lb, 120 kcal, 1 g fat, 115 mg sodium, 4 g carbs, 1 g sugar, 25 g protein; leucine 2.6 g and BCAA 5.5 g stated in product copy; ingredients whey isolate blend (native whey isolate, whey isolate), whey concentrate, cocoa, natural flavors, lecithin, sea salt, stevia; contains milk and soy; Informed Sport and Certified Gluten Free claimed on brand page. The 'Native Fuel' name no longer appears on the brand site; the current formula now includes whey concentrate, so it may differ from the original Native Fuel 100% native whey isolate. Price: 'starting at $24.98' (size not specified) on Chocolate page; specialty flavors $54.99 on collection page. Informed Sport not independently checked on the certifier site. Costco availability not verified.
Good to know
Last checked 2026-10-13. Labels change, so check the package before buying if you have allergies. If you are pregnant, nursing or buying for a child, ask your doctor before adding a supplement.