Core PRO
Core Nutritionals Core PRO is a whey blend protein powder with 25 g of protein per 1 scoop (37.3 g). It scores 55/100 on the TBPP Quality Score. We found no third-party testing certification.
Nutrition per serving
Death By Chocolate flavor, from the label.
| Serving size | 1 scoop (37.3 g) |
|---|---|
| Protein | 25 g |
| Calories | 140 |
| Carbohydrates | 2 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Fat | 3 g |
| Sodium | 137 mg |
| Protein by weight | 67% |
| Leucine | 2.63 g |
| BCAAs | 5.56 g |
How it scored
55 of 100 points. How we score
| Criterion | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Protein density | 14 / 30 | 67% of each scoop is protein |
| Third-party testing | 0 / 25 | No verified independent testing program |
| Label transparency | 20 / 20 | Fully disclosed formula, no amino spiking |
| Sugar | 10 / 10 | 1 g sugar per serving |
| Ingredient simplicity | 6 / 10 | Mix of natural and artificial flavors or sweeteners |
| Verified label data | 5 / 5 | 7 of 7 label values verified |
Formula and label
| Type | Whey Blend |
|---|---|
| Protein sources | Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Isolate, Milk Protein Isolate |
| Third-party testing | None found |
| Sweeteners | Sucralose |
| Proprietary blend | No |
| Added free amino acids | No |
| Dietary | None listed |
| Allergens | Milk, Coconut |
| Made by | Core Nutritionals · USA |
| Sold at | Core Nutritionals (direct) |
Price
$54.99–$109.99 for 2 lb. About $1.96 per serving, or $1.96 per 25 g of protein.
Sizes: 2 lb, 5 lb
Flavors (17)
- Campfire S'mores
- Pumpkin Spice
- Key Lime Pie
- Peanut Butter
- Shamripped Shake
- Frosted Vanilla Cupcake
- Strawberries n' Cream
- Cinnamon French Toast
- Cookies n' Cream
- Blueberry Muffin
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup
- Death by Chocolate
- Chocolate Caramel Candy Bar
- Holiday Sugar Cookie
- White Chocolate Raspberry
- Airplane Cookies & Cream
- Banana Cream Pie
Sources
- https://corenutritionals.com/products/core-pro-2lb
- https://corenutritionals.com/products/core-pro-5lb
- https://corenutritionals.com/products.json
- https://api.ods.od.nih.gov/dsld/v9/label/298269
Nutrition for the 5 lb Death By Chocolate tub from NIH DSLD 298269 (entered 2023-10-24, UPC 672975009847, on-market): 1 scoop (37.3 g), 61 servings, 140 kcal, 3 g fat, 40 mg cholesterol, 2 g carbs, 1 g fiber, 1 g total sugars, 25 g protein, 137 mg sodium. Typical amino profile per serving: leucine 2628 mg, isoleucine 1453 mg, valine 1481 mg (bcaa_g = sum). Ingredients: whey protein concentrate, whey protein isolate, milk protein isolate, cocoa, coconut oil creamer, natural & artificial flavors, gum acacia, cellulose gum, xanthan gum, guar gum, carrageenan, sodium chloride, sucralose, enzymes (amylase, lactase, protease, lipase, cellulase), sunflower lecithin; 'Contains milk and coconut'. Brand page states 28 (2 lb) / 70 (5 lb) servings; the DSLD 5 lb label says 61. Flavors and prices from brand Shopify data 2026-10-14 (2 lb $54.99, 5 lb $109.99). Not seen in the Walmart sweep.
Good to know
Last checked 2026-10-14. Labels change, so check the package before buying if you have allergies. If you are pregnant, nursing or buying for a child, ask your doctor before adding a supplement.