Pros
- Large calorie and protein contribution in one serving
- More than 100 g carbohydrates per serving
- Includes 3 g creatine monohydrate
- Mild flavor in the two options I tested
- No bloating in my experience
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Transparent Labs
Personally tested
I tested Sweet Vanilla and Chocolate Glaze Donut. Neither tasted overly sweet or chalky, and I preferred Sweet Vanilla because it felt easier to use repeatedly.
A serving kept me full for roughly two to three hours. I did not notice bloating while using it, but it did not mix especially well.
Those are firsthand taste, fullness, tolerance, and mixability observations. Claims about the current formula below come from the current manufacturer information, not from my subjective test.
Current manufacturer information
The current calorie and protein totals vary by flavor, so the ranges above are more accurate than presenting one flavor's panel as universal.
A mass gainer is mainly a convenient way to add a large amount of calories, protein, and carbohydrates when eating enough food is the limiting factor. It does not replace a consistent calorie surplus or a balanced diet.
The built-in 3 g creatine dose is useful, but it is still important to count creatine from any other daily supplement rather than treating each product in isolation.
Use only enough to close the gap between your normal food intake and a sustainable calorie surplus. A partial serving can make more sense than forcing the full serving at once, especially if fullness or mixability becomes a problem.
Transparent Labs Mass Gainer makes the most sense for someone whose main obstacle is consistently eating enough. The current formula supplies a large calorie, protein, and carbohydrate load without requiring a separate meal.
I liked the mild flavor and did not experience bloating, but the fullness and mediocre mixability are real tradeoffs. Start with the amount your diet actually needs rather than assuming the full serving is automatically better.
The current manufacturer page lists 750–770 calories per serving depending on flavor.
The current range is 52–55 g protein per serving depending on flavor.
Yes. The current formula lists 3 g creatine monohydrate per serving.
I preferred Sweet Vanilla over Chocolate Glaze Donut in my test.
I did not notice bloating during my own use, but individual tolerance can differ.
Not especially well in my experience. A larger shaker or blender and more liquid can help.