Whey Protein Isolate
Sports Research Whey Protein Isolate is a whey isolate protein powder with 25 g of protein per 1 scoop (41 g). It scores 59/100 on the TBPP Quality Score. It is Informed Sport.
Nutrition per serving
Dutch Chocolate flavor, from the label.
| Serving size | 1 scoop (41 g) |
|---|---|
| Protein | 25 g |
| Calories | 150 |
| Carbohydrates | 4 g |
| Sugar | Not verified |
| Fat | 4 g |
| Sodium | 250 mg |
| Protein by weight | 61% |
| Leucine | 3.85 g |
| BCAAs | 6.9 g |
How it scored
59 of 100 points. How we score
| Criterion | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Protein density | 14 / 30 | 61% of each scoop is protein |
| Third-party testing | 25 / 25 | Lot-tested for banned substances |
| Label transparency | 10 / 20 | adds free amino acids that inflate the protein number |
| Sugar | 0 / 10 | Sugar not verified |
| Ingredient simplicity | 6 / 10 | Mix of natural and artificial flavors or sweeteners |
| Verified label data | 4 / 5 | 6 of 7 label values verified |
Formula and label
| Type | Whey Isolate |
|---|---|
| Protein sources | Whey Protein Isolate, Sodium Caseinate |
| Third-party testing | Informed Sport |
| Sweeteners | Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium |
| Proprietary blend | No |
| Added free amino acids | Yes |
| Dietary | Gluten-Free, Non-GMO |
| Allergens | Milk, Tree Nuts (Coconut) |
| Made by | Sports Research · USA |
| Sold at | Sports Research (direct), Walmart |
Price
$49.95 for 25 servings (2.26 lb bag). About $2.00 per serving, or $2.00 per 25 g of protein.
Sizes: 25 servings (2.26 lb), 60 servings
Flavors (6)
- Dutch Chocolate
- Creamy Vanilla
- Dark Chocolate
- Chocolate Peanut Butter
- Fruity Cereal
- Unflavored
Sources
- https://www.sportsresearch.com/products/whey-protein-isolate-dutch-chocolate
- https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1813/6377/files/sr_whey_protein_chocolate_2lb_fg410_back_mainline_b4c6f200-301a-4bbc-898f-04ce226c2d0a.png
- https://api.ods.od.nih.gov/dsld/v9/label/268690
- https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sports-Research-Whey-Protein-Dutch-Chocolate-2-26-lb-1-03-kg/5330676883
Nutrition from the brand's back-label image for the 2 lb Dutch Chocolate bag (FG410, UPC 023249091868) on sportsresearch.com, 2026-10-14: 1 scoop 41 g, about 25 servings, 150 kcal, 4 g fat (3.5 g sat), 4 g carbs, 2 g fiber, total sugars listed as '<1 g' (so sugar_g left null), 25 g protein, 250 mg sodium, 3000 mg MCTs and 1000 mg added free L-leucine. Label states total leucine about 3850 mg (2850 mg naturally occurring + 1000 mg free) and 6.9 g total BCAAs. Ingredients include sodium caseinate (minor) besides whey isolate; sweetened with sucralose and acesulfame K with natural flavors; contains milk and tree nuts (coconut, from MCT). Informed Sport, IGEN Non-GMO Tested and gluten-free are shown on the brand page and label. Price $49.95 for 25 servings and $89.95 for 60 servings on the brand store. An older 5 lb DSLD label (268690, 2022) showed 40.5 g scoop and 220 mg sodium.
Good to know
Last checked 2026-10-14. 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.