CREATINE
Monohydrate vs HCl
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Kestrel Sport Creatine Monohydrate vs Kestrel Sport Creatine HCl Capsules
Same brand, two creatine forms — how do they compare?
Why the prices differ
The HCl capsules look cheaper per serving, but each serving contains 2.25 g of creatine HCl versus 5 g of monohydrate. Per 5 g of labeled creatine, the HCl costs about three times as much — and monohydrate has far more research behind it.
| Compare | Kestrel Sport Creatine Monohydrate | Kestrel Sport Creatine HCl Capsules |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kestrel Sport | Kestrel Sport |
| Amount per servingFrom product label | 5 g creatine | 2.25 g creatine |
| Ingredient form (as labeled)From product label | Creatine monohydrate (micronized) | Creatine hydrochloride |
| Serving sizeFrom product label | 1 scoop (5 g) | 3 capsules |
| Servings per containerFrom product label | 60 | 40 |
| Format | Powder | Capsules |
| Price | $29.99 (demo) | $27.99 (demo) |
| Price per servingSuppScout calculation | $0.50 | $0.70 |
| Cost per 5 g creatineSuppScout calculation | $0.50 | $1.56 |
| Other ingredientsFrom product label | 0None listed | 2Gelatin (capsule), Magnesium stearate |
| CertificationsThird-party certification | None verified | None verified |
| Testing claimsManufacturer claim | “Tested for banned substances” — program not named | “Requires a smaller dose than monohydrate” — marketing claim |
| Dietary characteristicsManufacturer claim | Vegan, Gluten-free | Not stated |
| Label completenessSuppScout calculation | 7 of 7 | 7 of 7 |
SuppScout calculation
Price and value
Kestrel Sport Creatine Monohydrate
Price (demo)
$29.99
Demonstration price — not current
Price per serving
$0.50
$29.99 ÷ 60 servings = $0.50
Cost per 5 g creatine
$0.50
$0.50 per serving ÷ 5 g × 5 g = $0.50
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Kestrel Sport Creatine HCl Capsules
Price (demo)
$27.99
Demonstration price — not current
Price per serving
$0.70
$27.99 ÷ 40 servings = $0.70
Cost per 5 g creatine
$1.56
$0.70 per serving ÷ 2.25 g × 5 g = $1.56
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Demo Marketplace Demo merchantCheck price at Demo Marketplace$27.99 · In stock
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Understand the forms
This page is educational and is not medical advice. Talk to a healthcare professional before starting a supplement, especially if you have a medical condition, take medications, or are pregnant or breastfeeding.