
Supplement Powder Densities
Posted by Nick Telesca
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When it comes to protein powders, you've probably spent time considering factors like protein sources, flavour, mixability, and cost... but there's another difference between proteins that doesn't usually share the spotlight... protein powder density!
You might think that a scoop is a scoop is a scoop. But in reality, the density of different protein types can vary substantially, and that affects more than just the weight of a serving.
Density, in this context, refers to the mass of the protein powder per unit of volume. Some types of protein powder are very dense and pack a lot of protein into a small space, while others might be fluffier.
Simply put, a scoop from one bag of protein might not deliver the same protein punch as a scoop from another bag, even if the same size scoop is used!
We'll delve into the densities of popular options like WPI, WPC, Protein Matrix+, Thermowhey, MuscleFood 101, and Total Meal Replacement to make sure you're fully in the know.
The takeaway? Understanding protein powder density can help you accurately measure servings and get the most bang for your nutritional buck.
You grab your protein powder bag, dig in with your scoop and...wait a minute... is that scoop supposed to be level, heaped, or somewhere in between?!?
The truth is, 'a scoop' of protein can be a moving target, but it's something within your control, so it's best to understand the terminology to ensure consistency.
The takeaway? Knowing which type of scoop is needed for a 30g serve of your specific protein will help ensure you're getting the right amount of protein, every time.
WPI, or Whey Protein Isolate, is on the denser side when it comes to protein powders.
To hit the 30 gram suggested serve mark, all you need is a flat, level scoop.
The protein will be tightly packed just by scooping from the bag, so no need for heaped scoops. A level one will give you an accurate serving.
When it comes to Bulk Nutrients' WPC, or Whey Protein Concentrate, a level scoop is all you need to hit the 30 gram serving size.
The protein is compactly packed, allowing for precise measurements with just a level scoop.
With Protein Matrix+, you'll find that a densely packed scoop is the sweet spot to reach that 30 gram serving.
The density of this product makes it a bit different, so ever so slightly more than a level scoop will be closest to 30 grams.
For Thermowhey, achieving a 30-gram serving is straightforward with a flat, level scoop.
The density is consistent, allowing for easy and accurate measurements each time.
Muscle Food 101 is unique in that it requires two densely packed scoops to hit the 80 gram serve size.
Its lighter density and increased serve size makes it a bit different, so you'll need that extra scoop to ensure you're meeting your protein and nutrient goals.
For Total Meal Replacement, two underfilled scoops will get you to the targeted 60 gram serving size.
The powder's density means you don't need to pack the scoops to the brim, just a bit below will do for accurate portioning.
All these photos were taken without compressing the protein at all, just as you would when getting the protein out of the bag.
Did you want to be able to accurately weigh your protein at home?
Check out our Digital Micro Scales. They have the same metric and imperial functions and weigh down to an accuracy of 10mg (.01g) so are perfect for weighing very small amounts of powders.
Plus they have a capacity of 300g, which allows a much larger volume of powder to be weighed.
They also have a large face and a tare function which is ideal when placing a cup or shaker on them.
Nick is Bulk's Customer Service team's Technical Support Officer.
Which is our way of saying he's the guy whose job it is to answer your obscenely technical supplement questions.
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