Creatine Monohydrate (Micronized) Powder vs Thorne Creatine
Both are unflavored micronized creatine monohydrate, so the choice comes down to certification and price per gram. Thorne Creatine is NSF Certified for Sport, which matters if you are a tested athlete or want third-party assurance. BulkSupplements gives you more servings per container and a lower cost per serving. Compare the latest prices on both before you buy.
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Creatine Monohydrate (Micronized) Powder
4.8Choose the BulkSupplements Creatine Monohydrate if you want the lowest cost per gram of plain micronized creatine and do not need sport certification.
Pros
- About 119 servings per 1.1 lb container
- No additives or preservatives
- Unflavored and mixes without clumps, per buyers
- Large rating base at 4.8 stars
Cons
- No NSF Certified for Sport testing
- Serving is 4.2 g, not the standard 5 g
- Some buyers report no noticeable effect after 2.5 weeks
What separates them
| Creatine Monohydrate (Micronized) Powder | Thorne Creatine | |
|---|---|---|
| Certification | No third-party sport certification listed | NSF Certified for Sport |
| Serving size | About 4.2 g (1 1/2 teaspoons) | 5 g (1 scoop) |
| Servings per container | About 119 | 90 |
| Container size | 1.1 lbs | Not listed |
| Other ingredients | None | Unflavored, gluten/dairy/soy free |
| Form | Micronized monohydrate powder | Micronized monohydrate powder |
| Flavor | Unflavored | Unflavored |
| Ratings | 4.8 from 10,018 ratings | 4.8 from 3,000 ratings |
Price history
- Creatine Monohydrate (Micronized) Powder: lowest $1.75 on Nov 2 at Fuel Goods.
- Thorne Creatine: lowest $44.00 on Nov 2 at Target.
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Specs compared
| Spec | Creatine Monohydrate (Micronized) Powder | Thorne Creatine |
|---|---|---|
| Serving size | 1 1/2 Level Teaspoons (approx. 4.2 g) | 1 Scoop(s) |
| Servings per container | about 119 | 90 |
| Product form | Powder | — |
| Creatine type | Creatine Monohydrate | — |
| Micronized | Micronized | — |
| Creatine per serving | 4.2 g (4,200 mg) | — |
| Size | 1.1 lbs. | — |
| Other ingredients | None | — |
| Additives | no additives or preservatives | — |
| Product color | Off White | — |
| Creatine monohydrate |
Questions and answers
- Which is better for a tested athlete?
- Thorne Creatine. It is NSF Certified for Sport, which is the certification drug-testing programs look for. BulkSupplements lists no sport certification.
- Which gives more creatine per dollar?
- BulkSupplements usually wins on cost per gram because it packs about 119 servings per container. Check the current price on both to confirm the gap.
- Do they work the same?
- Both are micronized creatine monohydrate with no other ingredients. The active compound is identical; the differences are serving size and certification.
- How much should I take?
- The common maintenance dose is 3 to 5 g per day. One Thorne scoop is 5 g; one BulkSupplements serving is 4.2 g, so a slightly heaped teaspoon gets you to 5 g.
- Which lasts longer?
- BulkSupplements. At 4.2 g per day, 119 servings last about 17 weeks. Thorne's 90 servings at 5 g per day last about 13 weeks.
- Is unflavored creatine chalky?
- BulkSupplements buyers say it is not chalky and does not clump. Thorne is also micronized, which helps it dissolve in water or a shake.