Advanced Essential Whey
Prolab Advanced Essential Whey is a whey blend protein powder with 21 g of protein per 1 scoop (30 g). It scores 53/100 on the TBPP Quality Score. We found no third-party testing certification.
Nutrition per serving
Chocolate Mousse flavor, from the label.
| Serving size | 1 scoop (30 g) |
|---|---|
| Protein | 21 g |
| Calories | 110 |
| Carbohydrates | 3 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Fat | 2 g |
| Sodium | 59 mg |
| Protein by weight | 70% |
| Leucine | 2.38 g |
| BCAAs | 5.07 g |
How it scored
53 of 100 points. How we score
| Criterion | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Protein density | 22 / 30 | 70% of each scoop is protein |
| Third-party testing | 0 / 25 | No verified independent testing program |
| Label transparency | 10 / 20 | adds free amino acids that inflate the protein number |
| Sugar | 10 / 10 | 2 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 |
| Third-party testing | None found |
| Sweeteners | Sucralose |
| Proprietary blend | No |
| Added free amino acids | Yes |
| Dietary | None listed |
| Allergens | Milk |
| Made by | Prolab · USA |
| Sold at | Prolab (direct) |
Price
$69.99 for 5 lb (76 servings). About $0.92 per serving, or $1.10 per 25 g of protein.
Sizes: 5 lb (76 servings)
Flavors (2)
- Chocolate Mousse
- Vanilla Donut
Sources
- https://prolab.com/products/prolab-nutrition-advanced-essential-whey-5lb
- https://prolab.com/products/prolab-nutrition-advanced-essential-whey-5lb.js
- https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0790/8792/7551/files/Adv_Ess_Chocolate_Right__43423.1678809615.1280.1280.png
- https://api.ods.od.nih.gov/dsld/v9/label/250489
- https://api.ods.od.nih.gov/dsld/v9/label/250099
Nutrition from the brand's Chocolate Mousse 5 lb label image on prolab.com (UPC 850008777196), identical to NIH DSLD 250489 (entered 2021, marked off-market in DSLD although the brand store still sells it): 1 scoop (30 g), about 76 servings, 110 kcal, 2 g fat, 3 g carbs incl. 0.5 g fiber, 2 g sugar (0 g added), 21 g protein, 59 mg sodium; also 500 mg L-taurine (added, so added_amino_acids is true), 5 mg bromelain, 5 mg papain. Ingredients: whey protein blend (whey protein concentrate, whey protein isolate), cocoa, natural flavors, glucose polymers, xanthan gum, sucralose, sunflower lecithin. Contains milk; facility also processes eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soy. Leucine 2.38 g and BCAAs 5.07 g are per 30 g serving from the label's typical amino acid profile given per 100 g (leucine 7,939, isoleucine 4,813, valine 4,143 mg), which matches the label's '5 grams of BCAAs' claim. Natural flavors plus sucralose gives 'mixed'. Price $69.99 for 5 lb from the brand store 2026-10-14 (Chocolate Mousse out of stock, Vanilla Donut in stock). GNC.com was behind a bot check during this run, so it is not listed as a retailer.
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.