Whey Proteins vs Weight Gainers

Mostly, people are deceived by the facts about whey proteins and weight gainers. They are different from each other and here are the differences:

Whey Proteins:

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Whey protein digests quickly and is a favorite among athletes, bodybuilders and recreational exercisers. Soy, egg, hemp and casein are alternative protein powders with slightly different amino acid makeups that may not be as effective in helping with muscle growth. Protein powders usually contain pure protein, with the possible addition of sweeteners and flavorings. Protein powders have only trace amounts of carbohydrates and fats and usually feature about 20 to 30 grams of protein per serving.

Weight Gainers:

Weight gainer powders feature protein along with added carbs and fats to provide more calories. A ratio of carbohydrates to protein of 2-to-1 is typical -- for example, you might get 60 grams of carbs and 30 grams of protein in a serving. Some weight gainers have more than 100 grams of carbohydrates. The carbs usually come from a mixture of sugars, such as malto-dextrin and glucose. While a serving of plain protein powder has between 90 and 120 calories per serving, a weight gainer may have up to 650 calories per serving. Weight gainers often include added supplements, such as additional amino acids, as well.

Which to Choose?

Weight gainers are often marketed toward "hard gainers" -- people who work out hard with weights but typically don't see measurable changes in muscle size even after six or more weeks. Hard gainers benefit from consuming a serious number of calories post-workout to help restore glycogen, or energy, stores in the muscles and replace calories burned. If your goal is to become leaner and more muscular, a plain protein powder is sufficient. Taking a weight gainer could lead to fat gain because you're consuming far more calories than your body needs.