Pro-Optimal Whey Dr. Mercola

VS

UltraLean Nutra BioGenesis

5.1 VSR

VSRating

3.6 VSR

$ 3.43

Price

per pure 25g protein

$ 5.38

17 g

Protein

per serving size

15 g

$ 2.33

Price

per serving size

$ 3.23

Yes

Amino Total: 1 g

Amino Acids / BCAAs

Yes

1 Enzyme(s): Digestive Enzyme Blend

Enzymes / Probiotics

Yes

8 Vitamin(s): Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B7
6 Mineral(s): Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Chromium

Vitamins / Minerals

Yes

12 Vitamin(s): Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D3, Vitamin E, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B9, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B7, Vitamin B5
14 Mineral(s): Calcium, Iron, Iodine, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium, Copper, Copper, Manganese, Chromium, Molybdenum, Sodium, Potassium, Vanadium

Yes

1 Flavor(s): Vanilla

Flavors

Yes

2 Flavor(s): Chocolate, Vanilla

Yes

1 Size(s): 1.2 lb

Sizes

Yes

2 Size(s): 22 oz, 22.6 oz

Our verdict

We’ve conducted an analysis of Dr. Mercola Pro-Optimal Whey and Nutra BioGenesis UltraLean. Dr. Mercola Pro-Optimal Whey wins in this battle and gets 5.1 VSR. Its rival Nutra BioGenesis UltraLean gains 3.6 VSR. The enormous gap in rating was affected in the first place by the price, the cost of 25 grams of pure protein of Dr. Mercola Pro-Optimal Whey is $ 3.43 as against $ 5.38 of Nutra BioGenesis UltraLean. The serving of Dr. Mercola Pro-Optimal Whey contains 17 grams protein as against 15 grams in one Nutra BioGenesis UltraLean serving. At the same time, a serving of Dr. Mercola Pro-Optimal Whey costs $ 2.33, and a serving of Nutra BioGenesis UltraLean costs $ 3.23.

The Dr. Mercola Pro-Optimal Whey composition contains vitamins in an amount of 8 as against 12 in Nutra BioGenesis UltraLean, Dr. Mercola Pro-Optimal Whey contains minerals 6 as against 14 in Nutra BioGenesis UltraLean.

Dr. Mercola Pro-Optimal Whey has just one flavour, Vanilla. Nutra BioGenesis releases 2 flavors of UltraLean.

Dr. Mercola Pro-Optimal Whey has just one size, 1.2 lb. Nutra BioGenesis produces 2 different sizes of UltraLean.

We recommend buying Dr. Mercola Pro-Optimal Whey.

Same Nutrition Facts

110

calories

170

calories from fat

2 g

total fat

4.5 g

70 mg

sodium

280 mg

from sodium chloride

Effective for: Low levels of sodium in the blood
Possibly Effective for: Cystic fibrosis

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110 mg

potassium

200 mg

from potassium chloride

Effective for: Low levels of potassium in the blood
Possibly Effective for: Stroke; High blood pressure

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6 g

total carbohydrate

20 g

1 g

dietary fiber

1 g

2 g

sugars

2 g

17 g

protein

15 g

90 mg

vitamin c

100 mg

as Ascorbic Acid

from ascorbic acid

Effective for: Vitamin C deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Protein in the urine; Irregular heartbeat; Emptying the colon before a colonoscopy; Common cold; Airway infections caused by exercise; Swelling of the stomach; Gout; High cholesterol; High blood pressure; Lead poisoning; Osteoarthritis; Pain after surgery; Sunburn; Wrinkled skin

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9 mg

vitamin e

48 IU

as D-alpha tocopherol

from d-alpha-tocopheryl succinate

Effective for: An inherited condition that affects motor control; Vitamin E deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Alzheimer disease; Menstrual cramps; A type of non-cancerous skin sore; Bleeding within the skull; Parkinson disease; Recovery from laser eye surgery; Premenstrual syndrome; Physical performance in elderly adults; Rheumatoid arthritis; Sunburn; Swelling of the eye

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2.5 mg

vitamin b1

2 mg

as Thiamine Mononitrate

from thiamine mononitrate

Effective for: Metabolic disorders; Thiamine deficiency; Brain disorder due to thiamine deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Cataracts; Kidney disease in people with diabetes; Painful menstruation

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2.1 mg

vitamin b2

2 mg

as Riboflavin

Effective for: Preventing and treating low riboflavin levels
Possibly Effective for: Cataracts; Migraine headaches

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4 mg

vitamin b3

30 mg

as Niacinamide

from niacinamide

Effective for: Abnormal levels of blood fats; Treatment and prevention of niacin deficiency, and certain conditions related to niacin deficiency such as pellagra
Possibly Effective for: Metabolic syndrome; Abnormal levels of blood fats

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2.5 mg

vitamin b6

15 mg

as Pyridoxine HCl

from pyridoxine HCI

Effective for: Seizures; A condition in which the body makes abnormal red blood cells that build up iron ; Vitamin B6 deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Hardening of the arteries ; Kidney stones; Morning sickness; Premenstrual syndrome

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6 mcg

vitamin b12

250 mcg

as Methylcobalamin

from methylcobalamin

Effective for: Inherited Vitamin B12 deficiency; Pernicious anemia; Vitamin B12 deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Canker sores; Nerve damage from shingles; Cyanide poisoning; High level of homocysteine in the blood

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100 mcg

vitamin b7

300 mcg

as d-biotin

Effective for: Biotin deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Biotin deficiency

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80 mg

calcium

121 mg

from calcium pyruvate

Effective for: Indigestion; High levels of potassium in the blood; Low levels of calcium in the blood; Kidney failure
Possibly Effective for: Colon cancer, rectal cancer; High cholesterol; High blood pressure; Preventing tooth loss; Overactive parathyroid; Weak and brittle bones; Premenstrual syndrome

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48 mg

magnesium

100 mg

from Magnesium Glycinate Chelate

from magnesium citrate, magnesium glycinate

Effective for: Constipation; Indigestion; Seizures in women with pre-eclampsia; Low levels of magnesium in the blood; A pregnancy complication marked by high blood pressure and protein in the urine
Possibly Effective for: Irregular heartbeat; Asthma; Nerve pain in people with cancer; Cerebral palsy; Chronic fatigue syndrome; Cluster headache; Colon cancer, rectal cancer; Heart disease; Cystic fibrosis; Diabetes; Fibromyalgia; Hearing loss; High cholesterol; A disease of heart valves; Weak and brittle bones; Pain after surgery; Premenstrual syndrome; Chest pain due to blood vessel spasms; A type of irregular heartbeat

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3.3 mg

zinc

10 mg

from Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate

from zinc citrate

Effective for: Zinc deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Acne; A disorder of zinc deficiency; An eating disorder; Burns; Common cold; Depression; Foot sores in people with diabetes; Diaper rash; A mild form of gum disease; Bad breath; Cold sores; Reduced ability to taste; Leprosy; Muscle cramps; Weak and brittle bones; Stomach ulcers; Sore throat; Pneumonia; Preterm birth; Bed sores; Sickle cell disease; Vitamin A deficiency; Warts; Diarrhea

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50 mcg

chromium

250000 mcg

from Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate

from chromium polynicotinate

Effective for: Chromium deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Diabetes

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Difference Nutrition Facts

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Pro-Optimal Whey Dr. Mercola

Cholesterol

20 mg

L-Glutamine

900 mg

Immunoglobulins

2.1 g

CLA

120 mg

L-Taurine

95 mg

Digestive Enzyme Blend

50 mg

Amylase 2200 DU, Protease 4.5 5000 HUT, Protease 3.0 10.7 SAPU, Protease 6.0 2000 HUT, Lactase400 ALU

Inositol

48 mg

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UltraLean Nutra BioGenesis

Saturated Fat

1.5 g

Soluble Fiber

1 g

Vitamin A

2000 IU

from retinyl palmitate

Effective for: Vitamin A deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Breast cancer; Cataracts; Measles; Precancerous lesions in the mouth ; Overall mortality; Diarrhea after giving birth; Pregnancy-related death; Pregnancy-related night blindness; Eye disease affecting the retina

Vitamin D3

197 IU

cholecalciferol

Effective for: A rare, inherited bone disorder marked by low levels of phosphate in the blood; A rare disorder that can lead to bone and kidney damage; Underactive parathyroid; Softening of the bones; A bone disorder that occurs in people with kidney disease; Rickets; Vitamin D deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Cavities; Heart failure; Infection of the airways; Preventing tooth loss; Weak and brittle bones; Psoriasis

Vitamin B9

200 mcg

from, 6s -5-methyltetraphydrofolate, glucosamine salt

Effective for: Folate deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Depression; High blood pressure; Gum disease in women who are pregnant; Stroke; Serious kidney disease ; Toxicity caused by the drug methotrexate; Birth defects of the brain and spine

Vitamin B5

150 mcg

from calcium D-pantothenate

Effective for: Pantothenic acid deficiency
Possibly Effective for:

Iron

1 mg

from ferrous fumarate

Effective for: Low levels of red blood cells in people with a long-term illness; Low levels of healthy red blood cells due to iron deficiency; Low iron levels in women who are pregnant
Possibly Effective for: Memory and thinking skills; Heart failure

Iodine

75 mcg

from potassium iodide

Effective for: Iodine deficiency; Radiation exposure; Thyroid conditions; Leg ulcers
Possibly Effective for: Catheter-related infection; Conjunctivitis; Foot ulcers in diabetes; Inflammation of the uterus; Painful fibrous breast tissue; Breast pain; Soreness and swelling inside the mouth; Gum infection; Surgery; Radiation exposure; Thyroid conditions; Leg ulcers

Selenium

50 mcg

from selenomethionine

Effective for: Selenium deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Selenium deficiency

Copper

484 mcg

from copper glycinate

Copper

484 mcg

from copper glycinate

Effective for: Copper deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Osteoporosis

Manganese