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.


What a scoop actually contains

PhD Nutrition Diet Whey
91 kcal · 25 g scoopProtein 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 scoopProtein 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
Protein per scoop
Higher is better
Carbs per scoop
Lower is better
Fat per scoop
Lower is better
Protein density
Higher is better
WheyWise score
Out of 5
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

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

The runner-up
Takes carbs per scoop and fat per scoop.
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