66/100TLL Label ScoreDose & label check
TLL Label Score rates what's on the label, not the results you'll get. It compares stated doses with amounts used in published research and checks how transparent the label is. It isn't a health claim or medical advice. Source: https://appliednutrition.uk/products/essential-protein, checked 23 Oct 2026. How we scoreThe TLL Label Score compares the ingredients and amounts declared on the label with the amounts used in published research on those ingredients, and checks how transparent the label is. It rates what's on the label, not the results you'll get. It isn't based on claims made by the brand, doesn't reflect our view of the company, and isn't medical advice. It's for general information only.
Reflex Nutrition 100% Whey is our top-rated alternative to Applied Nutrition Essential Protein, with a TLL Label Score of 76/100 versus 66.
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TLL Label Scores are shown only for products whose label assessment has been signed off; others are Under review. Labels and listed prices remain available for research.

76/100TLL Label ScoreDose & label check
TLL Label Score rates what's on the label, not the results you'll get. It compares stated doses with amounts used in published research and checks how transparent the label is. It isn't a health claim or medical advice. Source: https://amvibe.co.uk/products/100-whey-reflex-nutrition, checked 19 Oct 2026. How we scoreThe TLL Label Score compares the ingredients and amounts declared on the label with the amounts used in published research on those ingredients, and checks how transparent the label is. It rates what's on the label, not the results you'll get. It isn't based on claims made by the brand, doesn't reflect our view of the company, and isn't medical advice. It's for general information only.
Reflex Nutrition 100% Whey
£0.68/serving · +10 vs Essential Protein

70/100TLL Label ScoreDose & label check
TLL Label Score rates what's on the label, not the results you'll get. It compares stated doses with amounts used in published research and checks how transparent the label is. It isn't a health claim or medical advice. Source: https://per4mbetter.com/products/cherry-bakewell-whey-protein, checked 23 Oct 2026. How we scoreThe TLL Label Score compares the ingredients and amounts declared on the label with the amounts used in published research on those ingredients, and checks how transparent the label is. It rates what's on the label, not the results you'll get. It isn't based on claims made by the brand, doesn't reflect our view of the company, and isn't medical advice. It's for general information only.
Pack source: score uses the Cherry Bakewell brand page; some retailers list a Double Chocolate pack. Matched 900 g Cherry Bakewell macros were not re-invented.
Per4m Advanced Whey
£1.17/serving · +4 vs Essential Protein

84/100TLL Label ScoreDose & label check
TLL Label Score rates what's on the label, not the results you'll get. It compares stated doses with amounts used in published research and checks how transparent the label is. It isn't a health claim or medical advice. Source: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07DMCB82S?tag=theliftinglab-21, checked 25 Oct 2026. How we scoreThe TLL Label Score compares the ingredients and amounts declared on the label with the amounts used in published research on those ingredients, and checks how transparent the label is. It rates what's on the label, not the results you'll get. It isn't based on claims made by the brand, doesn't reflect our view of the company, and isn't medical advice. It's for general information only.
USN BlueLab 100% Whey
£1.08/serving · +18 vs Essential Protein

79/100TLL Label ScoreDose & label check
TLL Label Score rates what's on the label, not the results you'll get. It compares stated doses with amounts used in published research and checks how transparent the label is. It isn't a health claim or medical advice. Source: https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/322042395, checked 19 Oct 2026. How we scoreThe TLL Label Score compares the ingredients and amounts declared on the label with the amounts used in published research on those ingredients, and checks how transparent the label is. It rates what's on the label, not the results you'll get. It isn't based on claims made by the brand, doesn't reflect our view of the company, and isn't medical advice. It's for general information only.
Applied Nutrition Critical Whey
£0.76/serving · +13 vs Essential Protein

88/100TLL Label ScoreDose & label check
TLL Label Score rates what's on the label, not the results you'll get. It compares stated doses with amounts used in published research and checks how transparent the label is. It isn't a health claim or medical advice. Source: https://www.optimumnutrition.com/en-gb/products/gold-standard-100-whey-protein-powder-eu, checked 19 Oct 2026. How we scoreThe TLL Label Score compares the ingredients and amounts declared on the label with the amounts used in published research on those ingredients, and checks how transparent the label is. It rates what's on the label, not the results you'll get. It isn't based on claims made by the brand, doesn't reflect our view of the company, and isn't medical advice. It's for general information only.
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey
£0.74/serving · +22 vs Essential Protein

83/100TLL Label ScoreDose & label check
TLL Label Score rates what's on the label, not the results you'll get. It compares stated doses with amounts used in published research and checks how transparent the label is. It isn't a health claim or medical advice. Source: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00EZTKZDE?tag=theliftinglab-21, checked 25 Oct 2026. How we scoreThe TLL Label Score compares the ingredients and amounts declared on the label with the amounts used in published research on those ingredients, and checks how transparent the label is. It rates what's on the label, not the results you'll get. It isn't based on claims made by the brand, doesn't reflect our view of the company, and isn't medical advice. It's for general information only.
MyProtein Impact Whey Protein
£0.75/serving · +17 vs Essential Protein
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TLL Label Scores are shown only for products whose label assessment has been signed off; others are Under review. Labels and listed prices remain available for research.
