Designer Wellness Designer Whey, Natural 100% Whey Protein Powder, Gourmet Chocolate, 12 oz (340 g) supplement bottle
Designer Wellness

Designer Whey, Natural 100% Whey Protein Powder, Gourmet Chocolate, 12 oz (340 g)

What We Researched
39 active ingredients analyzed · 2 retailers compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
72
Product Score Fair
66
Brand Score Fair

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin D 5 mcg 25%
Thiamin 1.5 mg 125%
Riboflavin 1.7 mg 131%
Vitamin B6 2 mg 118%
Pantothenic Acid 10 mg 200%
Calcium 200 mg 15%
Phosphorus 200 mg 16%
Magnesium 100 mg 24%
Zinc 5.2 mg 47%
Potassium 180 mg 4%
Alanine 5,000 mg
Arginine 2,.667 mg
Aspartic Acid 9,056 mg
Cysteine 2,000 mg
Glutamic Acid 17,011 mg
Glycine 1,600 mg
Histidine 1,683 mg
Isoleucine 7,089 mg
Leucine 11,011 mg
Lysine 9,667 mg
Methionine 3,100 mg
Phenylalanine 2,500 mg
Proline 3,500 mg
Serine 3,900 mg
Threonine 8,300 mg
Tryptophane 2,000 mg
Tyrosine 3,000 mg
Valine 6,916 mg
Bioavailability Very Good

Absorption Rating

  • Vitamin D Good
  • Thiamin Good
  • Riboflavin Good
  • Vitamin B6 Fair
  • Pantothenic Acid Good
  • Calcium Good
  • Phosphorus Good
  • Magnesium Good
  • Zinc Fair
  • Potassium Good
  • Alanine Fair
  • Arginine Good
  • Aspartic Acid Fair
  • Cysteine Fair
  • Glutamic Acid Fair
  • Glycine Good
  • Histidine Good
  • Isoleucine Good
  • Leucine Good
  • Lysine Good
  • Methionine Good
  • Phenylalanine Fair
  • Proline Fair
  • Serine Fair
  • Threonine Good
  • Tryptophane Good
  • Tyrosine Good
  • Valine Good
Other Ingredients Fair

Fillers & Additives

No inactive ingredient data available.

Efficacy Fair

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin D 5 mcg Under-dosed
  • Thiamin 1.5 mg Effective
  • Riboflavin 1.7 mg Effective
  • Vitamin B6 2 mg Effective
  • Pantothenic Acid 10 mg Effective
  • Calcium 200 mg Under-dosed
  • Phosphorus 200 mg Under-dosed
  • Magnesium 100 mg Under-dosed
  • Zinc 5.2 mg Under-dosed
  • Potassium 180 mg Under-dosed
  • Arginine 2,.667 mg Under-dosed
  • Aspartic Acid 9,056 mg High
  • Cysteine 2,000 mg High
  • Glutamic Acid 17,011 mg High
  • Glycine 1,600 mg Under-dosed
  • Histidine 1,683 mg Effective
  • Isoleucine 7,089 mg High
  • Leucine 11,011 mg High
  • Lysine 9,667 mg High
  • Methionine 3,100 mg High
  • Phenylalanine 2,500 mg Effective
  • Proline 3,500 mg High
  • Serine 3,900 mg High
  • Tryptophane 2,000 mg Effective
  • Tyrosine 3,000 mg High
  • Valine 6,916 mg High

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Calories 110
Total Fat 1.5 g 2%
Saturated Fat 1 g 5%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 55 mg 18%
Sodium 90 mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 6 g 2%
Dietary Fiber 3 g 11%
Total Sugars 2 g
Includes 1 g Added Sugars 2%
Protein 20 g 40%
Vitamin D 5 mcg 25%
Thiamin 1.5 mg 125%
Riboflavin 1.7 mg 131%
Vitamin B6 2 mg 118%
Pantothenic Acid 10 mg 200%
Calcium 200 mg 15%
Phosphorus 200 mg 16%
Magnesium 100 mg 24%
Zinc 5.2 mg 47%
Potassium 180 mg 4%
Alanine 5,000 mg
Arginine 2,.667 mg
Aspartic Acid 9,056 mg
Cysteine 2,000 mg
Glutamic Acid 17,011 mg
Glycine 1,600 mg
Histidine 1,683 mg
Isoleucine 7,089 mg
Leucine 11,011 mg
Lysine 9,667 mg
Methionine 3,100 mg
Phenylalanine 2,500 mg
Proline 3,500 mg
Serine 3,900 mg
Threonine 8,300 mg
Tryptophane 2,000 mg
Tyrosine 3,000 mg
Valine 6,916 mg

Price Comparison

Price History

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Brand Trust Report
Designer Wellness

Founded 1993 · Carlsbad, CA, United States · 9 products · designerwellness.com

Transparency

4 claims
Third Party Testing Claim — Claimed Source
Coa Availability — Claimed Source
In House Testing — Verified Source

Violation History

3 incidents
Prop 65 lead, cadmium2016-11-14Source
Lawsuit Protein-spiking (misrepresenting the amount of protein)2014Source
Recall Designer Whey Protein2012-06-29Source
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Designer Wellness Designer Whey, Natural 100% Whey Protein Powder a good supplement?

Designer Wellness Designer Whey, Natural 100% Whey Protein Powder, Gourmet Chocolate, 12 oz (340 g) received a product quality score of 72/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, suggesting some areas that could be improved. The product contains 39 active ingredients with 11 servings per container. The manufacturer, Designer Wellness, holds a brand trust score of 66/100.

What are the ingredients in Designer Wellness Designer Whey, Natural 100% Whey Protein Powder?

Designer Wellness Designer Whey, Natural 100% Whey Protein Powder contains 39 active ingredients: Calories (110), Total Fat (1.5 g), Saturated Fat (1 g), Trans Fat (0 g), Cholesterol (55 mg), Sodium (90 mg), and 33 more. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

Is Designer Wellness Designer Whey, Natural 100% Whey Protein Powder safe to take?

Designer Wellness Designer Whey, Natural 100% Whey Protein Powder, Gourmet Chocolate, 12 oz (340 g) has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.

Is Designer Wellness a trustworthy supplement brand?

Designer Wellness receives a brand trust score of 66/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Carlsbad, CA, United States, the company offers 9 products in their lineup. Note: Designer Wellness has 3 historical regulatory incidents on record, which are factored into the trust score.

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