Aussies have rated Optimum Nutrition (ON) as the top pick for Canstar Blue’s latest protein supplement ratings, receiving five star ratings for effectiveness, taste, texture & consistency, packaging convenience and overall satisfaction.
Our review compares protein supplements on customer satisfaction, so you can find out what other Aussies think about the compared brands before you go ahead with a purchase. Think of it as like asking hundreds of your closest mates which protein supplements they think is best!
Canstar Blue surveyed 1,334 Australians for their feedback on the protein supplements they have purchased and consumed in the last 6 months. NOTE: This includes protein shakes/powder/whey and protein bars/balls that are designed to supplement a regular diet, NOT be a meal replacement
The winning brand is the one that receives the highest Overall satisfaction rating once all the scores from the Overall satisfaction criteria are combined and averaged.
Brands must have received at least 30 responses to be included, so not all brands available in the market have been compared in this survey. The brands rated in this survey are listed below in order of best overall satisfaction.
Find more detailed information on our Most Satisfied Customer methodology.
Optimum Nutrition (ON) is part of the global nutrition group Glanbia and has been manufacturing protein supplements for over 35 years. Focussed on helping performance athletes achieve their goals with a variety of products including pre-workout drinks and supplements, whey protein, creatine powder, glutamine powder and much more. Its products also come in a range of flavours including watermelon, orange, chocolate, strawberry and more.
There are a number of different types of protein supplements to choose from each, each with its own benefits for your body and fitness. Some of the most well-known protein supplements include:
This report was written by Canstar Blue’s Home & Lifestyle Content Producer Kate King. Kate holds a Bachelor of Creative Industries from QUT majoring in Journalism and Media and Communications, and has written for a number of publications over the past five years.
Samantha Howse is Canstar Blue’s Consumer Research Specialist, coordinating the consumer research program behind our customer satisfaction awards across Canstar and Canstar Blue in Australia and New Zealand. Sam has earned a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) from Griffith University and, with seven years in market research and 2 years in marketing, she is experienced in survey design, implementation and analysis, coupled with an understanding of marketing principles and best practice.
Below are the previous winners of Canstar Blue’s Protein Supplement reviews:
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