You may want to read back to our original post on whey protein concentrate, and then check out our post on whey protein types, which contains information on all three whey protein types: concentrate, isolate and hydrosylate.

Whey Protein Concentrate vs Isolate:

As noted in the above articles, concentrate and isolate have a few key differences and i’ll outline the key pros and cons of each:

Whey Protein Concentrate:

Pros:

• Cheaper than isolate
• Contains carbohydrates, great for energy for a morning shake or longer endurance workout
• Slower release into blood stream so better at appetite suppression for those looking to take advantage of the natural weight loss and fat burning benefits of whey protein powder
• Less processed so generally higher levels of antioxidants and essential amino acids available

Cons:

• Higher caloric content
• Lower protein by weight, ie. contains more carbohydrates and fat
• Much higher levels of lactose

Whey Protein Isolate:

Pros:

• Lower lactose levels, meaning that those are have a low tolerances for milk products or are allergic, it is a much better fit
• Fast release into bloodstream, so for sprinters and bodybuilders, it is fantastic during explosive, lean muscle building workouts
• Much lower caloric content; contains less fat and carbohydrates than concentrate

Cons:

• As a health supplement, contains less antioxidants and amino acids than concentrate
• More expensive
• Due to quick release nature, lose benefit of natural appetite suppression that whey protein concentrate offers.

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