N-Large2 vs. Cytogainer

[Titan]

Which weight gainer do you guys prefer and why?

N-Large2
10 LBs for $34.85

Nutrition facts: Serving size: 153 grams Dry Mix
Calories: 620
Total Fat: 6 grams
Saturated Fat: 3 grams
Cholesterol: 110mg
Sodium: 170mg
Total Carbohydrates: 89 grams
Dietary Fiber: 4 grams
Sugars: 23 grams
Protein: 52 grams

Per 100 grams of protein:
L-Alanine: 2.50gm
L-Arginine: 1.30gm
L-Aspartic Acid: 5.37gm
L-Cystine: 1.03gm
L-Glutamic Acid: 8.61gm
L-Glycine: 1.00gm
L-Histidine: 1.00gm
L-Isoleucine (BCAA): 3.44gm
L-Leucine: 5.20gm
L-Lysine: 4.60gm
L-Methionine: 1.00gm
L-Phenylalanine: 1.50gm
L-Proline: 3.58gm
L-Serine: 2.81gm
L-Threonine: 3.89gm
L-Tryptophan: 1.05gm
L-Tyrosine: 1.27gm
L-Valine: 3.15gm

Ingredients: Maltodextrin, Cross Flow Micro Filtration Cold Processed Ion Exchanged Whey, Fructose, Natural Flavoring.

or

Cytogainer
6 Lbs for $27.95

Serving Size 4 Scoops (150g)
Servings Per 10.5
Calories 610
Total Fat (g) 5
Sat. Fat (g) 2
Cholesterol (mg) 100
Sodium (mg) 110
Potassium (mg) 395
Total Carbs (g) 84
Dietary Fiber (g) 1
Sugars (g) 5
Proteins (g) 54
Vitamin A % 33
Vitamin C % 33
Vitamin D % 33

Ingredients: CytoSport's unique combination of branching as well as long linear chain maltodextrins with very low "DE" (Dextrose Equivalence) providing a complex carbohydrate source approximately 96.5% sugar-free, unfiltered, non-denatured, ultra high quality whey protein concentrate and pre-digested, ion-exchanged whey protein hydrolysate, vitamin and mineral premix consisting of (vitamin A acetate, cholecalciferol, d-alpha-tocopherol acetate, ascorbic acid, folate, see label for more ingredients.

Which would you buy. From the looks of it NLarge is cheaper, but has a higher sugar content. Which would you buy?

[mantis]

I had tried both in chocolate flavor. I preferred Cytogainer over N-Larger2. Cyto taste better, and it contains less sugar. However neither one help me put on any weight.

After I replace the same amount of cal. with real food, I started gaining weight. I probably will never use any of these weight gainer again and just eat real food.

Just my 2 $.02!

[bradley]

Originally posted by Titan
Which would you buy. From the looks of it NLarge is cheaper, but has a higher sugar content. Which would you buy?

N'Large contains a lot of fructose which would not be a big deal unless you were taking multiple servings each day.

I would probably go with the Cyto Gainer, but if you were just going to use the weight gainer post workout or just use one serving per day then I do not think it really matters.

IMO making you own high calorie shakes is the way to go, but I understand that the weight gainers offer convenience.

[Titan]

hm.... any other opinions?

[Y2A]

I havent tried Cytogainer but I use Nlarge when I wake up and PWO (1/2 a serving each) and I like it. Tastes good and its convenient IMO. Half a serving doesnt have TOO much sugar either...

[bigswole30]

I second what Bradley said. I prefer my own gainer. Also, I have found that complex carbs post-workout work very well. I was turned on to this by RippedUP at bb.com. I no longer use any simple carbs at all and I am getting the best gains of my life. This may not work for everyone, but it may be worth a try.

[NPursuit]

Originally posted by bigswole30
I second what Bradley said. I prefer my own gainer. Also, I have found that complex carbs post-workout work very well. I was turned on to this by RippedUP at bb.com. I no longer use any simple carbs at all and I am getting the best gains of my life. This may not work for everyone, but it may be worth a try.

I also follow that thanks to Bobo @ AM. Although lately I have been experimenting with a 50/50 mix of low & high gi carbs.

[Titan]

Bump... I'm buying tonight, and was just wondering if there were any other opinions.

[Titan]

I shall be going with Cytogainer.

[GQ79]

def go with cyto gainer...the rocky road flavor and cookies and cream flavor is great..i def gained a lil when using the stuff..then again the gear prolly helped as well..but if u need extra calories with out all the sugar i'd def go with Cyto..

[bradley]

Originally posted by GQ79
def go with cyto gainer...the rocky road flavor and cookies and cream flavor is great..i def gained a lil when using the stuff..then again the gear prolly helped as well..but if u need extra calories with out all the sugar i'd def go with Cyto..

Cyto Gainer uses malto as its carb source, which is just a few glucose molecules hooked together.

Although if you are referring to the fructose content in N'Large, then I agree that makes Cyto Gainer a better choice IMO.