Protein · head-to-head

PhD Diet Whey vs Applied Nutrition ISO-XP.

Our independent head-to-head review of PhD Nutrition PHD Diet Whey and Applied Nutrition ISO XP, scored on value, protein density, macros and ingredient quality so you don't have to guess which to buy.

PhD Nutrition

PHD Diet Whey

73p / 25g protein

68g protein / 100g

PhD Nutrition PHD Diet Whey

Applied Nutrition

ISO XP

£3.47 / 25g protein

22g protein / 100g

Applied Nutrition ISO XP

What a scoop actually contains

PhD Nutrition Diet Whey

91 kcal · 25 g scoop

Protein is 68% of the scoop

Protein
17.0 g
(68%)
Carbs
3.0 g
(12%)
Fat
1.3 g
(5%)
Other
3.8 g
(15%)

Applied Nutrition ISO XP

23 kcal · 25 g scoop

Protein is 22% of the scoop

Protein
5.4 g
(22%)
Carbs
0.1 g
(0%)
Fat
0.1 g
(0%)
Other
19.4 g
(78%)

WheyWise verdict

PhD Nutrition Diet Whey wins for most buyers.

Runner-upPrefer Applied Nutrition ISO XP? It is the second pick here, not a bad one - and Amazon stocks it.

  • 90g protein per 100g - highest in its class
  • Near-zero carbs and fat for clean macros
  • Best value per gram of protein on Amazon

How the numbers stack up against the price

PhD Nutrition PHD Diet Whey and Applied Nutrition ISO XP step into the arena as two of the most popular weight loss protein powders in the UK, each taking a fundamentally different approach to helping you cut body fat while preserving lean muscle. These contenders share a common goal - supporting your weight loss journey with a high protein hit per serving - but they get there in very different ways. PhD Nutrition PHD Diet Whey enters with 68g of protein per 100g, bolstered by added CLA, green tea extract, and L-carnitine designed to support fat metabolism. Applied Nutrition ISO XP counters with a staggering 90g of protein per 100g from pure whey isolate, with virtually zero carbs and fat - letting the macros do the heavy lifting.

Cost per 25g protein

Lower is better

PhD Nutrition Diet Whey73pWins
Applied Nutrition ISO XP£3.47

Protein per scoop

Higher is better

PhD Nutrition Diet Whey17.0 gWins
Applied Nutrition ISO XP5.4 g

Carbs per scoop

Lower is better

PhD Nutrition Diet Whey3.0 g
Applied Nutrition ISO XP0.1 gWins

Fat per scoop

Lower is better

PhD Nutrition Diet Whey1.3 g
Applied Nutrition ISO XP0.1 gWins

Protein density

Higher is better

PhD Nutrition Diet Whey68 g/100gWins
Applied Nutrition ISO XP22 g/100g

WheyWise score

Out of 5

PhD Nutrition Diet Whey3.2Wins
Applied Nutrition ISO XP2.4

Applied Nutrition ISO XP takes the edge in this head-to-head.

Its ultra-high protein density means you get more muscle-building amino acids per scoop with fewer wasted calories - exactly what matters when you are in a calorie deficit. The near-zero carb and fat profile makes it easier to fit into any meal plan without compromise. While PhD Nutrition PHD Diet Whey puts up a strong case with its diet-specific extras and supermarket availability - you can grab it off the shelf in Tesco or Asda - the added CLA and green tea are present in doses too small to make a meaningful difference. For serious weight loss protein performance, Applied Nutrition ISO XP delivers more protein per pound spent and a cleaner macro profile that is hard to beat.

Where each one wins

Takes cost per 25g protein, protein per scoop, protein density and the WheyWise score.

Takes carbs per scoop and fat per scoop.

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