Quick picks

For whey, both picks give about 24-25 g of protein per scoop; for omega-3, compare EPA and DHA per serving rather than the big number on the front.

• Dymatize Elite 100% Whey (Gourmet Vanilla, 5 lb): 25 g protein per scoop, a good fit for a large tub.
• Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey: about 24 g protein per scoop from an isolate, concentrate and peptide blend.
• NOW Foods Omega-3 1000 mg: 180 mg EPA and 120 mg DHA per softgel.
• NBL Natural Omega 3 2000 mg: listed with 360 mg EPA and 240 mg DHA per serving.

How to choose whey protein

Compare protein per serving, scoop size and price per serving, not the tub price.

• Protein per serving: most good whey powders give about 24-25 g per scoop; check the scoop size too.
• Type: concentrate is usually cheaper; isolate is more filtered. Blends mix them.
• Ingredients: check sweeteners and flavourings, and the milk allergen warning.
• Price per serving: divide the price by the number of servings on the label.
• Authenticity: buy from the brand's official store or a reputable seller, since fake tubs exist.

Whey picks

Dymatize Elite 100% Whey (Gourmet Vanilla) lists 25 g of protein and 5.5 g BCAAs per scoop (34 g), with about 140 calories on the US label. Its blend is mainly whey concentrate with some isolate and hydrolyzed whey.

Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey lists about 24 g of protein and roughly 120 calories per scoop, from a blend of whey protein isolate, concentrate and peptides. Scoop size, flavour and tub size vary, so check your listing.

Labels differ by region and flavour, so check the numbers on the exact tub you buy.

How to choose omega-3

Look at EPA and DHA per serving, because "1000 mg" or "2000 mg" on the front is the fish oil total, not the omega-3s.

• EPA and DHA: these two omega-3s are the numbers to compare.
• Serving size: one softgel or two? Check before comparing products.
• Price per serving: divide the price by the number of servings.
• Purity: look for molecular distillation or independent lab testing on the label.
• Allergens: fish oil contains fish, so check the warning.

Omega-3 picks

NOW Foods Omega-3 1000 mg gives 180 mg EPA and 120 mg DHA per softgel, which is 360 mg EPA and 240 mg DHA across the two softgels many labels use as a serving. Retailers describe it as molecularly distilled.

NBL Natural Omega 3 2000 mg (double strength) is listed with 360 mg EPA and 240 mg DHA per serving. That matches NOW's two-softgel total, so compare softgel count and price per serving rather than the 2000 mg on the front. Confirm the serving size on the label.

Check with a doctor first if

This guide helps you read labels; it is not medical advice and we make no health claims.

Speak to a doctor or pharmacist before starting fish oil or whey if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, take medication (for example blood thinners), have a medical condition, or have a milk or fish allergy.

FAQ

Is whey better than other protein powders? It depends on your diet; whey is a milk protein, so it is not suitable if you avoid dairy.

Isolate or concentrate? Isolate is more filtered, concentrate is usually cheaper, and many tubs use a blend.

What should I compare on omega-3? EPA and DHA per serving, serving size, and price per serving.

How should I store these? Keep tubs and bottles in a cool, dry place away from direct sun, which matters in UAE summers.

Where can I buy them? All four are linked on Amazon.ae and Noon above.

Notes on this guide

As an Amazon Associate and Noon affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Prices are not shown because they change daily.

Nutrition figures were read from retailer and database listings and can differ by region, flavour and tub size: Optimum Nutrition (FatSecret), Optimum Nutrition (UK listing), Dymatize (Vitacost), Dymatize (nutrition facts), NOW Omega-3, NBL Omega 3.