The claim
60-Day Money Back Guarantee on All Orders
What we found
Fine printRefunds exclude S&H; only the first tub may be opened; clearance items are excluded.
Source · checked Nov 15, 2026
Brand review
Nutricost review, scored
Budget clear whey with a 60-day guarantee; lab unnamed and foam reported.
Health Corners editorial team · Claims checked against seller pages · Updated
#7 of 13 brands in Aminos & Protein
From the Nutricost Clear Whey Protein Isolate review · calculated, not lab-tested
See all aminos & protein- Overall 6.4
- Social 7.3
- Usability 5.5
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Nutricost products
Products listed by Nutricost. One has a published Health Corners score.
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Whey protein isolate
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How the score breaks down
From the review of Nutricost Clear Whey Protein Isolate · published features and owner comments · not a lab test.
From the review of Nutricost Clear Whey Protein Isolate · published features and owner comments · not a lab test.
- Overall6.4
- Social7.3
- Usability5.5
Usability5.5/10
Label transparency5.0/10
Testing and manufacturing4.0/10
Price and subscription terms6.0/10
Guarantee and returns7.0/10
Support and owner reports6.0/10
Social7.3/10
Marketplace reviews8.0/10
Independent web and YouTube7.0/10
Reddit7.0/10
How each score was set
Usability 5.5 /10
From published features and owner comments · not a lab test.
- Label transparency5.0/10
- Three of five: nutrition panels behind 'See Nutrition Facts', 20 g protein per serving and whey isolate named; ingredient and allergen text not read.
- Testing and manufacturing4.0/10
- GMP facility, US manufacture and an unnamed accredited lab; no COA or named certification.
- Price and subscription terms6.0/10
- $38.97 one-time per pound, subscription cheaper, free shipping over $59; cancel steps not read.
- Guarantee and returns7.0/10
- 60 days with the first opened tub accepted; refund excludes shipping and return labels cost extra unless protection was bought.
- Support and owner reports6.0/10
- Phone, email and form; Amazon tubs sit at 3.8-4.0 with mixing complaints.
Social 7.3 /10
Average of the independent owner-review sources listed below.
- Marketplace reviews8.0/10
- Product · 105 reviews · amazon.com
- Independent web and YouTube7.0/10
- Brand-level · 3 reviews · feastgood.com, barbend.com, garagegymreviews.com
- Reddit7.0/10
- Brand-level · 2 reviews · reddit.com
Strengths and drawbacks
Published specs and owner feedback, not a hands-on test.
Strengths
- Lowest one-time price of this group at $38.97 per pound
- 60-day money-back guarantee on all orders
- Phone and email support listed
Drawbacks
- Testing lab is not named
- Refunds exclude shipping and handling
- Prop 65 lead warning on two flavors
Claims we checked
The published claim, then what we found. Live statuses. How we review
The claim
Free continental U.S. shipping above $59
The claim
Independent of the other clear-protein brands on this list
What we found
Fine printTransform HQ, another brand on this list, gives wholesale@nutricost.com as its wholesale contact, so the two appear to share a company (Michael, Nov 15: keep, note the link).
Source · checked Nov 15, 2026
Questions
From Nutricost’s published terms. Not legal advice.
How much is Nutricost Clear Whey?
$38.97 one-time for a 1 lb tub; a subscription price of $29.95 is shown on the clear-whey landing page.
How many servings does a Nutricost tub hold?
About 17-18 servings of 20 g protein, per the Amazon listings.
Does Nutricost accept returns on opened tubs?
The guarantee refunds the price minus shipping; items after the first bottle or tub must be in new condition.
Is it third-party tested?
Nutricost says an independent, accredited lab tests its products; it does not name the lab on the page.
Do some flavors carry a warning?
Yes, Electric Grape and Blue Razz Pop carry a California Prop 65 warning for lead.
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About Nutricost
Nutricost, of Vineyard, Utah, sells low-priced supplements and powders, from creatine and whey isolate to vitamins and baking soda, on its own store and Amazon.