The guide to the best dietary supplements

haas

Quentin Molinié

Co-fondateur

Best whey protein 2026: 15 brands tested and compared – our verdict What are the best wheys on the market? Together with Maxime Mességué, dietician-nutritionist, Darwin Nutrition analyzed 15 brands in detail according to 6 criteria to produce this comparison. ✓ WHO ARE WE?An editorial and scientific team specialized in nutrition. Authors of the book Les aliments bénéfiques (Mango Editions) and the podcast Révolutions Alimentaires. Darwin Nutrition is and will remain free. By buying through our links you support our work, without paying more. Notes sur 5 NOTE Best whey 2026 🥇> Nutripure 5.0 SEE PRICE Best alternative ⭐> Nutri&co 5.0 SEE PRICE Best value for money 💸> Pure AM nutrition 4.4 SEE PRICE Nutrimuscle 4.4 Protein Works 4.4 Foodspring 4.2 Optimum Nutrition 4.2 BiotechUSA 4.0 Eiyolab 4.0 My Protein 4.0 Bulk 3.8 NU3 3.8 EAfit 3.6 Scitec Nutrition 3.4 AMFIT 3.2 Whey comes from the dairy industry, it is derived from milk whey, or whey. The whey is obtained at the time of milk coagulation during the cheese-making process. This whey contains mainly lactose and small, soluble proteins rich in essential amino acids. Its biological value (the degree of assimilation and the quality of the amino acids) is from 104 to 114, which makes it one of the best proteins. This makes it easier to understand why athletes have gotten into the habit of consuming it to meet their protein needs and to increase their muscle mass. But there are many types of whey, and even more brands: it is becoming increasingly difficult to understand the labels and therefore to make the right choice. To make things clearer,  we tested and compared 15 of the best‑selling whey products on the Internet, according to 5 quality criteria defined by Maxime Mességué, dietitian nutritionist. We then highlighted 3 products that stood out in our analysis. Brands tested and compared : AMFIT, BiotechUSA, Bulk, EAfit, Eiyolab, Foodspring, My Protein, NU3, Nutri&Co, Nutrimuscle, Nutripure, Optimum Nutrition, Protein Works, Pure AM Nutrition, Scitec Nutrition. The ranking of the products is established by our editorial team, based on objective criteria. The methodology and scientific content were produced by Maxime Mességué, who contributes as a scientific expert.  Best whey: our opinion #1: BEST WHEY 2026 🥇 Nutripure: 5/5 Nutrition: ★★★★★Safety: ★★★★★Brand: ★★★★★Solubility: ★★★★★Taste: ★★★★★ Nutripure is a French brand created in 2018 by two high-level athlete brothers. Their ambition is to create a brand of “perfect” dietary supplements, meaning without any controversial substances and with optimal quality.  Nutripure Native Whey Isolate contains 94 g of protein per 100 g with 22.4 g of BCAAs per 100 g, which is particularly high.  It contains very little fat (1.9 g) and carbohydrates (3 g). This whey is native, made from fresh milk from French pasture-raised cows (unflavored version). The proteins are isolated by cold microfiltration. They therefore remain intact and are not denatured by heat treatment.  Nutripure does away with any controversial substances: this whey contains only milk isolate and sunflower lecithin, an emulsifier that is not problematic. The powder therefore mixes very well and does not form lumps. There is also a cocoa version that adds an indulgent touch without any artificial aftertaste, although we would have liked a slightly sweeter flavor. This whey is one of the most expensive in our comparison (46.5 euros per kg), but in our opinion the price is fully justified by the quality of the product. BEST ALTERNATIVE ⭐ Nutri&Co: 5/5 Nutrition: ★★★★★Safety: ★★★★★Brand: ★★★★★Solubility: ★★★★★Taste: ★★★★★ Nutri&Co is a French brand created in 2017. It specializes in selling dietary supplements designed to improve health, beauty, and athletic performance. Its goal is to provide the best possible quality with simple formulas and no controversial ingredients, at a fair price. Nutri&Co’s chocolate-flavored isolate and native whey contains 83 g of protein per 100 g with 24.8 g of BCAAs. This composition is very rare for a whey, which reflects an exceptional milk quality. It contains 5.3 g of carbohydrates, which is in the lower range of the comparison. Nutri&Co whey is native, so it does not come from the whey of the cheese industry but directly from milk. The proteins are cold-extracted by microfiltration, which preserves their quality. The milk from which the whey is obtained comes from French pasture-raised cows, this is currently the best possible quality for a whey. Nutri&Co whey contains only 2 additives: xanthan gum and sunflower lecithin. They are not controversial. The brand has chosen not to use artificial sweeteners: for the sweet taste, only steviol glycoside (from stevia) is used. The powder mixes well and does not form lumps, its chocolate taste is pleasant, without any chemical aftertaste. The Nutri&Co brand also has an excellent rating of 4.5/5 on the Trustpilot website, with many positive reviews highlighting the quality of the products, the brand’s transparency, and the responsiveness of customer service. This whey is among the most expensive on the market at €49.90 per kg, but quality comes at a price! BEST VALUE FOR MONEY 💸 AM Nutrition: 4.4/5 Nutrition: ★★★★★Safety: ★★★★☆Brand: ★★★★★Solubility: ★★★★☆Taste: ★★★★☆ PURE AM Nutrition is a French brand founded in 2017, specializing in dietary supplements for athletes. It is part of the N4Brands group, which also owns FitnessBoutique, the leading brand in France for the distribution of fitness equipment and sports nutrition products. AM Nutrition whey isolate contains 85 g of protein per 100 g, with 17.5 g of BCAAs: it has an excellent composition. It contains very little fat (1.4 g per 100 g) but a rather high amount of carbohydrates (9 g). This is uncommon for an isolate. It indicates a larger amount of lactose than some isolates. This can be an issue for people who are sensitive or intolerant. AM Nutrition whey is native; it does not come from a by-product of the cheese industry but directly from milk, so it is of higher quality because no heat treatment is used for protein extraction. The milk used is French. Its sweet taste is provided by a blend of sweeteners: … Lire plus