Which creatine? Compare by the 5 g serving
Creatine tubs are hard to compare because brands use different serving sizes and delivery terms. Here's how to compare them like for like in about 30 seconds, whichever brand you choose.
1. Compare the cost of the same amount
Some tubs list a 3 g serving, others 5 g, so "price per serving" can mislead. Work out the cost of 5 g instead: tub price ÷ grams in the tub × 5.
Example: Anima is £26.99 for 500 g. £26.99 ÷ 500 × 5 = 27p per 5 g. On subscription it's £22.94, or 23p per 5 g.
2. Check what's actually in it
Creatine monohydrate is the form used in most of the research. Look for a label where creatine is the only ingredient, or where the amount of creatine per serving is printed clearly. Avoid proprietary blends that don't tell you the dose.
3. Check the format gives you enough
Gummies and capsules can be convenient, but check how much creatine each one contains. You may need several a day to reach the 3 g a day that the authorised performance claim is based on.
4. Check you can trace it
Is there a batch number on the pack? Does the brand publish independent lab results for that batch, from a named laboratory? A certificate saying a batch was made to specification is useful, but it isn't the same as an independent test.
5. Add delivery to the price
Many stores charge for delivery below a minimum spend. Add it on before you compare.
Anima at a glance
| Serving | 5 g (two level scoops) |
| Servings per tub | 100 |
| Cost per 5 g | 27p one-off · 23p on subscription |
| Ingredients | Micronised creatine monohydrate. Nothing else. |
| Delivery | Free UK delivery on every order, no minimum |
| Traceability | Batch number on every tub |
Creatine increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high-intensity exercise. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 3 g of creatine.