BSN recently launched a new line of products, called DNA, which includes BCAA's, Creatine, Glutamine and…whey.
After having already analyzed several BSN supplements, this is the first time that we analyze a supplement exclusively with Whey from this brand, and we can guarantee that they contain more protein than the Syntha-6…which isn’t very difficult.
It is worth it?
That's what you'll learn in this analysis.
Ingredients
Unlike Syntha-6, which has an endless list of ingredients, BSN Whey DNA has a simple formula, very similar to the Optimum Nutrition Protein Whey we reviewed. here.
It uses two sources of protein, the main one being Whey Concentrate and the secondary one being Whey Isolate. Two good sources of protein, both whey proteins, no tricks, great.
In addition to the protein sources, they contain the traditional flavorings, thickeners and the like. The usual for a flavored protein and nothing alarming.
Nutritional value
The nutritional values presented and used for analysis are those of the vanilla cream version.
| Serving/34g | 100g | |
| Proteins | 24g | 70.59g |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 11.77g |
| Fats | 2.3g | 6.77g |
A dose of Whey DNA is made up of 34g, of which 24g is pure protein, therefore, this supplement has a protein content of 70,59%, a value that leaves something to be desired in a whey protein supplement.
As for carbohydrates, their percentage in this supplement is approximately 12% and fats represent around 7%.
These are mediocre numbers, especially carbohydrates.
This supplement is very similar to Optimum Nutrition's Protein Whey, so we're going to compare it not only to this one, but to all the others we used in this same review.
| BSN Whey DNA | ON Protein Whey | ON Gold Standard | Prozis Real Whey | Myprotein Impact Whey | Scitec Whey Professional | |
| Proteins | 70.59% | 68.75% | 81.6% | 80% | 80% | 73.3% |
| Carbohydrates | 11,77% | 10.63% | 6.8% | 10.4% | 4.9% | 7% |
| Fats | 6.77% | 6.88% | 3.4% | 6% | 7.3% | 5.67% |
Whey DNA contains a slightly higher protein content than Optimum Nutrition's Protein Whey, and is close to the Whey Professional from Scitec Nutrition, however, is far from the other three standout supplements in the table, Gold Standard, The Real Whey and the Impact Whey.
It is also worth highlighting the carbohydrate values, which in this comparison are the highest of all the supplements presented, which is bad.
As usual, BSN does not present the aminogram of this product, and therefore, we do not have access to the percentage of BCAAs in this supplement.
Price
The price used to carry out the analysis was the one charged by the Prozis store.
| Doses | 55 |
| Cost per dose | 0,76€ |
| Cost per 100g protein | 3,18€ |
| Total cost | €41.99 |
Finally, the price.
If you use this supplement according to the indicated doses, you will have approximately 55 shakes, at a cost of €0.76 each. Less than a hamburger at McDonalds, and with more protein.
However, the price leaves something to be desired and to confirm this, just take a look at the table below.
| Whey DNA | Whey Protein | Gold Standard | Real Whey | Impact Whey | Whey Pro | |
| Doses | 55 | 53 | 77 | 80 | 100 | 78 |
| Cost/dose | 0,76€ | 0,75€ | 0,75€ | 0,34€ | 0,36€ | 0,67€ |
| Cost/100g protein | 3,18€ | 3,41€ | 3,12€ | 1,75€ | 1,81€ | 3,07€ |
| Total cost | €41.99 | 39,90€ | 58€ | €27.99 | 36,39€ | €52.99 |
Looking at the cost per shake, BSN Whey takes the lead, and is the most expensive shake in the comparison.
What is the cost per 100g of protein?
The cost per 100g of protein is the amount you pay not for 100g of product/supplement, but rather the amount you pay for 100g of pure protein.
Example. Whey DNA in every 100g of powder, only 70,59% are pure protein.
To get 100g of protein in Whey DNA you need 142g of powder to reach the real 100g of protein.
This metric is the best way to analyze the price of a protein supplement, as it is not subject to the doses pre-established by the brands and standardizes the cost among all protein supplements.
Looking at the cost per 100g of protein, the most important variable for comparing prices, BSN's Whey DNA is the second most expensive protein in the table, but it is not the second best.
In other words, it also doesn't stand out when it comes to paying.
Where to buy?
Find BSN Whey DNA available here and you can still use the code GVIRTUAL to get a discount.
BSN Whey DNA Verdict
BSN Whey DNA is not a bad protein supplement, but it is not good either, neither in quality nor in price.
The protein sources used are good, but it has a protein content of 70%, which nowadays, with the amount of good whey protein supplements on the market, is a low value.
The price is high for the quality it offers, and if you are looking for your next, or first, Whey supplement, you have better options.
Take a look at our section analysis where you can find good alternatives to this type of supplement, or go through our comparison of best whey protein supplement.
