Yo,
Musashi protein powder has got to be one of the most popular protein powder’s in the market, rivalling some of the biggest giants in the industry. Let’s not waste any time and explain what we’ll be going through today.
You and I will look at the warnings of protein powder, go through the nutrients and ingredients, and compare it to another popular protein powder and the price per serving. Furthermore, we’ll also go through why you’d want to buy this protein powder, where to buy it, the pros, cons and a final evaluation.
I’m glad you’re still here, so I want to make this worth your because you’re probably a busy person. This review will provide you with everything you’d want to know about the 100% whey protein powder that they offer!
Let’s get into it!
A warning
Before you’re blasted with a lot of information, it’s important to take a moment to ask yourself if you should even take protein powder in the first place. I know, protein powder sounds amazing and you’ve probably seen many gym bro’s and sister’s talking about their own consumption of it, but it might differ for you. Yes you, the person reading this.
The most important thing to remember is that whole foods are superior to supplements such as this protein powder. Supplements are designed to be an addition to what you’re currently eating, and not become a staple in your diet.
Whole foods have more nutrients and are overall healthier.
Additionally, you should ask yourself honestly if you’ve been trying your best to maximise your protein intake through whole foods. Have you been having protein in every meal? Can you add more protein to each meal?
These are things to ask yourself before jumping into buying a protein powder.
If you’ve already done these and found that protein powder could be a good help, then let’s get into this Musashi whey protein powder review.
Nutrients and Ingredients Breakdown
Let’s first go through the macros.
The following macros are taken from their ‘vanilla protein’ flavour, using a 33g serving:
Calories: 131
Protein: 25.3g
Fat: 2g
Carbs: 2.4g
Sodium: 48mg
It has all the macros you’d want. The protein is great when you consider the overall calories and both the fat and carbs are desirable too. When it comes to these factors, you have nothing to worry about and are not missing out on anything.
One notable factor is the sodium amount. It is very low when you consider the overall average of sodium in other whey protein powders on the market.
Let’s now get into the flavour options.
When thinking of purchasing the 100% Whey Protein Powder from Musashi, there are only three flavours. They are:
- Vanilla Protein
- Chocolate Protein
- Salted Caramel Protein
Unfortunately, there are not that many flavours in comparison to other manufacturers on the market. Maybe more will be released in the future, but as of right now, you unfortunately only have 3 to choose from.
Nothing is perfect right?
Let’s also go through the actual ingredients.
This is from their website, using the “salted caramel protein” flavour.
So we have around 12 ingredients. That’s on the higher end of the ingredient list quite frankly. Some of these ingredients you may be wary of and want to avoid, such as the artificial sweeteners, the emulsifiers and the vegetable gums.
Some research suggests that artificial sweeteners can contribute to weight gain, bladder cancer and other health hazards. Furthermore, emulsifiers have been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
This is not to say that you are at a significant risk of all these things because there is a presence of the ingredients, but it is something to note. The actual quantity is unlikely to be very high, and if you use this appropriately in good sizes, you will be fine. I assure you my friend.
The point of this review is to tell you want you’d want to know, so I’m just doing exactly that.
Price per serving
We will now go through the price per serving.
There are two servings available for their 100% whey option; 900g and 2kg. We’ll go through both of the prices per servings to determine the best price.
At the time of writing, their 900g option costs $67.99. Additionally, they’ve listed that there 27 servings in one tub. That equates to $2.518 per serving.
Moving onto the 2kg option, they’ve stated that there are 60 servings in one tub, with the price of the tub being $122.99. That equates to $2.05 per serving.
Although the 900g option is cheaper at first glance, when you look at the price per servings (which is the best measure of value), the larger option is better due to the serving prices being cheaper.
Despite this, when first thinking of buying this protein powder, it’s probably best to choose the 900g option for the first time. This is because you may not like the taste or believe there is a better option down the road. Furthermore, if you do like it, you can then spend bigger knowing that you have experience with the product.
Comparing to the Optimum
I said that we would compare this protein powder to another popular option on the market, and that’s what we’re about to do my friend.
We will compare the 100% whey Musashi protein powder to ‘optimum nutrition gold standard whey’.
We will use the information from the 2kg option for Musashi and the 2.27kg option for the optimum option.
| Musashi (33g) | Optimum (31g) | |
|---|---|---|
| Macros | Calories: 131 Protein: 25.3g Carbs: 2.4g Fat: 2g | Calories: 123 Protein: 24g Carbs: 4g Fat: 1.5g |
| Price per serving | $2.05 | $1.91 |
| Ingredients | 13 | 8 |
Although there is a 2g difference in serving size (very small difference), there are some minor differences. When looking at the macros, the optimum option has more fat despite the serving size being slightly smaller. Additionally, optimum has less ingredients (5 less to be exact) and is cheaper.
So Musashi has the favourable macros, but optimum is cheaper and has less ingredients.
This leaves you with a bit of a situation. Do you favour ingredients and price more than Macros?
This is up to you, but you know what is best for you at the end of the day.
Why and where to buy
So, where can we actually buy this protein powder?
Well it’s quite easy actually, as it is available directly on their website; ‘Musashi‘.
However, why would you want to buy this protein powder?
Well, you’d want to buy this if you were looking for a protein powder that is 100% whey, high in protein, low in fat and carbs. Additionally, you’d want to buy it if you want to purchase from a highly reputable sports supplement brand, which has great trust within the market.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Will support your muscle growth, maintenance and fat loss
- Contains BCAAs
- Has a collection of amino acids
- Is a complete protein source
- Wonderful price
- Scientifically formulated
- Athlete tested and approved
- Not high in excess sodium
- Straight to the point and descriptive labelling
- Has digestive enzymes
Cons:
- Has the presence of milk and soy, which is a common allergen
- Only 3 flavours (Vanilla, chocolate and salted caramel) , where some competitors have up to 20.
- On the higher end of ingredients, including emulsifiers and artificial sweeteners
Rating and overall value
We have made it to the end. Here are my personal ratings. Everything is out of 5
PROTEIN: 4.7
MACROS: 4.7
PRICE PER SERVING: 3.9
FLAVOUR OPTIONS: 3.5
INGREDIENTS: 4
OVERALL VALUE is 4.3
Overall, the Musashi 100% whey protein powder is great. It will definitely support your fitness goals and help you progress throughout the gym. Not even in the gym, but it will help your overall protein goal for the day, because protein is an essential nutrient for daily life.
Yes there are cons, but the pros make the overall decision of choosing this option worth it.
I hope you found this review of value of my friend.
Until we meet again
