Any difference between generic protein powder and brand name powder?

[Spoooon]

Just wondering if there was any reason that I should buy GNC whey protein instead of generic whey protein. I bought a tub of this off brand stuff from the grocery store that offers the same amount of protein as the GNC stuff plus it has a bunch of amino acids. Thoughts?

 

[jorken]

Whey Protein Isolate powders go through better filtering process to remove fat and carbohydrates. In general, these powders have a higher percentage of protein compared to Whey Protein Concentrate.

 

[PG]

GNC's prices are insane. You can find better deals anywhere, and no there isn't enough of a quality difference to justify the prices.

You also don't really need the protein powder. You could just eat more good food. It might be cheaper.

 

[StageLeft]

GNC's prices truly are out of this world. I bought a gold card and even with that (20% off) and all of their other stuff I can get the exact same product significantly cheaper at another small supplement shop in my area.

 

[Tauren]

The Vitamin Outlet has better prices. I NEVER shop at GNC.

 

[MuffD]

Brand name powder you might get better ingredients in there. I try to stick with Designer protein or EAS which have gotten some of the higher reviews. Also, like everyone else here, DO NOT shop at GNC! They are super overpriced!

 

[StageLeft]

I think EAS products are a tad overprices but I also have no doubt that their quality is exceptional as well...I normally buy designer although sometimes its tough resisting the other companies with their huge and cheap tubs of whey!

 

[Spoooon]

Well, the kind I bought actually says "econo" on the tub. But it does have more protein and less fat per serving than the GNC brand stuff. It tastes exactly the same. So, I figure it ought to be okay.