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Pro Complex Vs. Pro Complex Gainer

Protein shakes are used for post-workout recovery and muscle growth, as a healthier meal replacement or to gain weight. Optimum Nutrition offers two protein powders called Pro Complex and Pro Complex Gainer, which are used to facilitate different results.

  1. Macronutrient Content

    • Pro Complex protein contains 270 calories and its macronutrient content is 60 grams of protein, 1 gram of total fat, and 5 grams of carbohydrates. This product is geared toward people looking to keep lean and trim without putting on weight. Pro Complex Gainer is aimed toward people looking to put on lean body weight. The gainer contains 60 grams of protein, 8 gram of fat and 85 grams of carbohydrates in a 650 calorie serving.

    Vitamin and Mineral Comparison

    • Pro Complex Protein contains a vitamin and mineral profile of: vitamin A 50 percent, vitamin C 100 percent, calcium 25 percent, iron 6 percent, vitamin E 100 percent, thiamin 50 percent, riboflavin 50 percent, niacin 50 percent, vitamin B6 50 percent, folic acid 35 percent, vitamin B12 50 percent, biotin 50 percent, pantothenic acid 50 percent and chromium 100 percent of the daily recommended value.

      Pro Complex Gainer contains a vitamin and mineral profile of: vitamin A 20 percent, vitamin C 35 percent, calcium 50 percent, iron 25 percent, vitamin E 35 percent, thiamin 15 percent, riboflavin 35 percent, niacin 20 percent, vitamin B6 20 percent, folic acid 20 percent, vitamin B12 20 percent, biotin 20 percent, pantothenic acid 20 percent, phosphorus 35 percent, iodine 45 percent, magnesium 30 percent, zinc 20 percent, selenium 10 percent, copper 20 percent, manganese 35 percent, chromium 30 percent, molybdenum 25 percent and chloride 4 percent of the daily recommended value.

    Other Comparisons

    • The protein in Pro Complex is based on a blend of whey protein isolate, glutamine peptides, L-leucine, egg albumen, whey peptides, L-isoleucine and L-valine. The product also contains 14,000 milligrams of branch chain amino acids needed for muscle repair and growth.

      The Pro Complex Gainer protein profile contains whey protein isolate, whey protein concentrate, calcium caseinate, egg albumin, hydrolyzed whey weptides and glutamine peptides. Pro Gainer has a high profile in carbohydrates and calories, as this protein powder is designed to be a weight gainer shake taken to supplement additional calories to your diet.

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