Creatine Monohydrate (Micronized) Powder vs Creatine Monohydrate Powder
Both are plain creatine monohydrate powders with no fillers, so the choice comes down to serving size, container size and price per gram. The BulkSupplements tub gives about 119 servings of 4.2 g each in a 1.1 lb container; the NutraBio tub gives 5 g per serving and is batch-tested to at least 99.98% purity. Check the live price per gram on each before buying, since the smaller NutraBio tub usually costs more per serving.
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Creatine Monohydrate (Micronized) Powder
4.8Choose the BulkSupplements Creatine if you want a large, no-additive tub with a slightly smaller 4.2 g scoop and a long track record of thousands of ratings.
Pros
- No additives or preservatives at all
- About 119 servings per 1.1 lb tub
- Unflavored and mixes into water or shakes
- Large rating base of over 10,000
Cons
- Serving is 4.2 g, under the 5 g standard dose
- No published batch purity number
- Some buyers saw no change in the first 2.5 weeks
- Reports of insurance added at checkout without opting in
What separates them
| Creatine Monohydrate (Micronized) Powder | Creatine Monohydrate Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Serving size | About 4.2 g (1 1/2 level teaspoons) | 5 g |
| Servings per container | About 119 | Not stated on the page |
| Container size | 1.1 lbs | Not stated on the page |
| Purity testing | No batch purity figure published | Every batch tested to at least 99.98% pure |
| Other ingredients | None; no additives or preservatives | Zero fillers or excipients |
| Micronized | Yes | Yes |
| Flavor | Unflavored only | Unflavored and flavored versions |
| Ratings volume | 4.8 from 10,018 ratings |
Price history
- Creatine Monohydrate (Micronized) Powder: lowest $1.75 on Nov 2 at Fuel Goods.
- Creatine Monohydrate Powder: lowest $15.97 on Nov 2 at BulkSupplements.com.
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Specs compared
| Spec | Creatine Monohydrate (Micronized) Powder | Creatine Monohydrate Powder |
|---|---|---|
| Product form | Powder | — |
| Creatine type | Creatine Monohydrate | — |
| Micronized | Micronized | — |
| Serving size | 1 1/2 Level Teaspoons (approx. 4.2 g) | — |
| Creatine per serving | 4.2 g (4,200 mg) | — |
| Servings per container | about 119 | — |
| Size | 1.1 lbs. | — |
| Other ingredients | None | — |
| Additives | no additives or preservatives | — |
| Product color | Off White | — |
| Form |
Questions and answers
- Which is better for a beginner?
- Either works. Start with 3 to 5 g a day; the NutraBio scoop already delivers 5 g, while the BulkSupplements scoop is 4.2 g. Neither needs a loading phase.
- Is the NutraBio purity claim worth paying more for?
- If the price per gram is close, yes. A tested 99.98% purity figure is more assurance than BulkSupplements publishes. If NutraBio costs much more per gram, the difference in results is small.
- Which mixes better?
- Both are micronized, so both dissolve reasonably well in water or a shake. NutraBio buyers report no clumping; BulkSupplements buyers report it is not chalky and has no clumps.
- How long does each tub last?
- The BulkSupplements 1.1 lb tub gives about 119 servings, roughly four months at one scoop a day. NutraBio does not state servings per container, so check the tub weight before comparing.
- Do either contain additives?
- No. BulkSupplements lists no other ingredients, and NutraBio states zero fillers or excipients. Both are unflavored in their plain versions.
- Which is better value?
- Compare price per gram of creatine, not tub price. The BulkSupplements tub usually wins on cost per serving; NutraBio wins on published testing.
