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Ascent Clear Whey Protein Powder

Ranked #13 in Protein Powders

409 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

A legit top-pick listing from Steady Athlete and the best entry into clear whey, a fast-growing niche for people who hate milky shakes. It ranks last among the picks only because its value case is thinner than the others, not because the product fails.

Backed by one cited source so far - limited coverage

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Pros & cons

✓ Listed in Steady Athlete's 2026 top picks
✓ Clear whey format suits people who dislike milky shakes
✓ Part of the category's fastest-growing niche
✓ 26 grams of protein per serving
✓ Affordable and highly drinkable

✗ Thinner value case than standard whey powders
✗ Clear whey's juice-like format is a niche taste
✗ Clear whey is a niche use case
✗ Slightly worse raw value than the tubs above it
✗ Clear whey is a niche format with a shorter ownership history than the classic tubs

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.

1 positive source

Healthline Chloe Szilagyi · reviewer · Apr 2026

Ascent Clear Whey Protein Powder is our pick for the best clear protein powder overall, thanks to its 26 grams (g) of protein per serving, affordability, and clean ingredients.

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It ranks #13 of 18 on our protein powders tier list, in C tier. That placement rests on one cited source.

Thinner value case than standard whey powders. Clear whey's juice-like format is a niche taste. Clear whey is a niche use case. Slightly worse raw value than the tubs above it. Clear whey is a niche format with a shorter ownership history than the classic tubs.