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The Best Creatine Monohydrate Powders

We compared eight Nutricost creatine powders on owner ratings, taste, mixability, and price. The unflavored pick is our top choice.

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The bottom line

The Nutricost Creatine Monohydrate (B00GL2HMES) is our top pick. It's unflavored, mixes easily, and has a 4.7/5 rating from over 60,000 owners. The closest alternative is the Nutricost Creatine Monohydrate Powder (B0GGVW3BK2) in fruit punch flavor, which has a 4.6/5 rating from 3,235 owners and is slightly cheaper at $19.95. For budget buyers, the Nutricost Creatine Monohydrate Powder (B0FV961TDN) in Coastal Explosion flavor is a good option at $23.95, though some find the flavor tiring over time.

Top pick
Nutricost Creatine MonohydrateNutricost Creatine Monohydrate $18.27

Best overall creatine for mixability and value

This unflavored creatine has a 4.7/5 rating from over 60,000 owners and mixes easily. At $18.27, it offers excellent value. Those seeking flavored options should look elsewhere.

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Runner-up
Nutricost Creatine Monohydrate PowderNutricost Creatine Monohydrate Powder $19.95

Best flavored creatine for taste and price

This fruit punch flavor creatine has a 4.6/5 rating from 3,235 owners and is priced at $19.95. It's a solid choice for those who prefer flavored supplements.

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Budget pick
Nutricost Creatine Monohydrate PowderNutricost Creatine Monohydrate Powder $23.95

Best budget creatine with decent flavor

This Coastal Explosion flavor creatine is priced at $23.95 and has a 4.3/5 rating from 395 owners. Some find the flavor tiring over time, but it's a good budget option.

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The field, ranked

  1. Nutricost Creatine Monohydrate Best for mixability and value 10.0/10 $18.27 Amazon
  2. Nutricost Creatine Monohydrate Powder Best flavored option for taste and price 9.0/10 $19.95 Amazon
  3. Nutricost Creatine Monohydrate Powder Good budget option with decent flavor 8.0/10 $23.95 Amazon
  4. Nutricost Creatine Monohydrate Powder Good pineapple mango flavor, slightly pricier 8.0/10 $19.95 Amazon
  5. Nutricost Creatine Monohydrate Powder Sweet watermelon flavor, may cause bloating 8.0/10 $20.36 Amazon
  6. Nutricost Creatine Monohydrate Pineapple mango flavor, good value 8.0/10 $23.95 Amazon
  7. Nutricost Creatine Monohydrate Powder Extremely sweet, may not suit everyone 7.0/10 $23.95 Amazon
  8. Nutricost Creatine Monohydrate Powder Good mandarin orange flavor, mixability issues 7.0/10 $20.36 Amazon

Flavor preferences and mixability

Owners have strong opinions on flavor. The Coastal Explosion flavor (B0FV961TDN) is polarizing, with some loving it and others finding it too strong. The unflavored option (B00GL2HMES) is versatile but may not suit those who prefer flavored supplements. Mixability is a common concern, with some products requiring re-stirring or blending to dissolve fully.

Effectiveness and value

All products are reported to enhance strength and performance, but the unflavored option (B00GL2HMES) stands out for its value and mixability. The flavored options vary in sweetness and taste, with some finding certain flavors overly sweet or tiring over time.

How this was put together

This guide is based on owner ratings, owner quotes, and product specs from the dossiers. We did not test any products hands-on. The evidence is strongest for the unflavored option (B00GL2HMES) due to its high rating from over 60,000 owners. The flavored options have fewer ratings, with the fruit punch flavor (B0GGVW3BK2) having the most at 3,235 ratings.