The claim
Third-party tested
What we found
Fine printThe page says an independent accredited lab tests products but names no lab and links no COA.
Source · checked Nov 15, 2026
Product review
Nutricost Clear Whey Protein Isolate review, scored
Low-cost clear isolate with a fair guarantee; testing details and mixing lag.
Health Corners editorial team · Claims checked against seller pages · Updated
#7 of 13 products in Aminos & Protein
Calculated from published specs and owner feedback
See all aminos & protein- Overall 6.4
- Social 7.3
- Usability 5.5
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Strengths and drawbacks
Published specs and owner feedback, not a hands-on test.
Strengths
- $38.97 per pound before discounts
- First opened tub covered by the guarantee
- Six fruit flavors to choose from
Drawbacks
- Foam takes minutes to settle for some buyers
- Only one pound per tub
- No batch certificate published
How the score breaks down
Published features and owner comments · not a lab test.
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
Claims we checked
The published claim, then what we found. Live statuses. How we review
The claim
Manufactured in a NSF Certified, GMP-compliant facility
What we found
Fine printRefers to the facility, not an NSF product certification such as Certified for Sport.
Source · checked Nov 15, 2026
The claim
Mixes easily with water
What we found
ContradictedSeveral Amazon reviewers and one store review describe foam and clumps after shaking.
Source · checked Nov 15, 2026
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