Experts recommend Optimum Gold Standard Whey more than Momentous Essential Plant-Based
As of 15 Jan 2025, experts prefer Optimum Gold Standard Whey over Momentous Essential Plant-Based, but both Protein Drinks have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Optimum Gold Standard Whey received 2 recommendations: from Popular Science (26 Jun 2023) and The Strategist (7 Jan 2025). Momentous Essential Plant-Based was also endorsed 2 times: by Verywell Fit (15 May 2024) and The Strategist (7 Jan 2025). However, experts generally ranked Momentous Essential Plant-Based lower than Optimum Gold Standard Whey in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.
| Rank | Change | Price | Protein Drink | Eat This, Not That:  | Popular Science  | Health.com  | MedicalNewsToday  | Verywell Fit  | Good Housekeeping  | Insider  | Healthline  | TheManual  | The Strategist  |
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| 5 | - | $36 |  Optimum Gold Standard Whey Optimum Gold Standard Whey Protein Drink is a high-quality protein powder that is low in fat, sugar, and carbohydrates, contains 24 grams of protein per serving, has a pleasant taste and smooth texture, and is highly digestible, making it an excellent choice for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 |
| 14 | - | Check price |  Momentous Essential Plant-Based High-quality, plant-based protein supplement that supports muscle recovery and growth, contains essential amino acids, electrolytes, and is safe for athletes, with a positive brand reputation and delicious flavors. | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | 9 |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 7 Jan 2025 The Strategist ranked Optimum Gold Standard Whey as #3 and Momentous Essential Plant-Based as #9
Rank Protein Drink Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 15 Optimum Gold Standard Whey Best chocolate-flavored whey protein powder... ... ... #9 out of 15 Momentous Essential Plant-Based Best whey protein powder for competitive athletes... ... ... Source: nymag.com - On 15 May 2024 Verywell Fit ranked Momentous Essential Plant-Based as #2
Rank Protein Drink Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 7 Momentous Essential Plant-Based Best for Athletes... ... ... Source: www.verywellfit.com - On 26 Jun 2023 Popular Science ranked Optimum Gold Standard Whey as #1
Rank Protein Drink Comment #1 out of 6 Optimum Gold Standard Whey Best for beginners... ... ... Source: www.popsci.com
After counting and adding up the 87 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Optimum Gold Standard Whey outranks Momentous Essential Plant-Based. This is not to say that Momentous Essential Plant-Based is a bad option. Like Optimum Gold Standard Whey, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Optimum Gold Standard Whey outranks Momentous Essential Plant-Based by 9 positions. This indicates that, as of 15 Jan 2025, Optimum Gold Standard Whey is more critically acclaimed than Momentous Essential Plant-Based.
| Rank | Change | Price | Protein Drink | Eat This, Not That: | Popular Science | Health.com | MedicalNewsToday | Verywell Fit | Good Housekeeping | Insider | Healthline | TheManual | The Strategist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $4 |  Owyn Vegan Protein Shake Plant-based protein shake that is free from the top 8 food allergens, high in protein and fiber, and has a pleasant taste and texture. | - | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 5 | - |
| 2 | - | $33 |  Aloha Plant Based Protein Shake High-quality, organic, and plant-based protein supplement that is suitable for individuals with dietary restrictions, containing 18-20 grams of protein per serving, low in calories, and comes in four flavors. | 6 | - | - | - | 6 | 2 | 2 | - | 3 | - |
| 3 | - | $50 |  Iconic Protein Drink High-quality, natural protein drink made from grass-fed milk protein isolate that is suitable for a variety of dietary needs and is a great option for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone looking to supplement their diet with protein. | 10 | - | 6 | 10 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| 4 | - | $42 |  Fairlife Elite Core Power | - | - | 10 | 7 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
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Expert reviews [4]
Total expert reviews: 4
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 3
| Highest score by michaelkummer.com | 88 |
| Average score based on 4 reviews | 88 |
| Lowest score by michaelkummer.com | 88 |
Score distribution:
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Expert reviews [9]
Total expert reviews: 9
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 5
| Highest score by Fit and Well | 100 |
| Average score based on 9 reviews | 93 |
| Lowest score by proteinpowder.com | 88 |
Score distribution:
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