Quick Answer: Under ₹2,000, we offer GNC Pro Performance Weight Gainer in 1 KG at ₹899, 2 KG at ₹1,599, and 3 KG with a shaker at ₹1,999. All three carry the same formulation, so decide on calories and protein per serving and on how long a pack needs to last you.
Only three of our weight gainer packs sit inside a ₹2,000 ceiling, so the shortlist is short by itself. The harder part is knowing what separates them once you have them side by side.
On a listing page the options look alike, because the difference lives on the back of the tub rather than the front. Here's the order we'd read those numbers in, and what our own panel says.
What should you actually compare on a weight gainer?
Start with the calories in one serving and the ratio of protein to carbohydrate. Those two describe what a single drink actually delivers, and they vary far more between products than pack weight does. Then work down the list below.
- Calories per serving. How much of a daily gap one drink closes.
- Protein-to-carbohydrate ratio. A gainer is mostly carbohydrate, so check what protein rides along with it.
- Added sugar. Read the nutrition panel, not the front of the pack.
- Digestive enzymes. A large carbohydrate load sits heavily for some people.
- Added vitamins and minerals. A daily drink is a real share of total intake.
- Mixability. Check the stated mixing volume, since a thick 485 g serving behaves differently from a 30 g scoop.
- Banned-substance testing. If you compete, this one isn't optional.
Where protein intake fits
Protein deserves a proper look rather than a glance. The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements reports no safety concerns for athletes taking up to around 2.0 g of protein per kg of body weight a day.
Why calories per serving matters more than pack weight
Pack weight decides how long a tub lasts. It says nothing about what one serving delivers, and those are two different questions.
Our three packs under ₹2,000 carry the same formulation, so a scoop from the 1 KG tub and a scoop from the 3 KG pack deliver the same thing. What changes is the number of servings before a reorder.
That's why the panel decides the product and the band decides the pack. Read the grams first, then pick the size that matches how often you'll drink it.
Indian labelling rules require that information to be printed on the pack, under the Labelling and Display Regulations, 2020.
Which weight gainer packs fit under ₹2,000?
Three GNC Pro Performance Weight Gainer pack sizes sit inside the band. All three share one formulation, and both flavours, Double Chocolate and Vanilla Ice Cream, run across the range.
| Option | Pack Size | What It Suits | What to Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| GNC Pro Performance Weight Gainer, ₹899 | 1 KG | A first run at a gainer | Scoop size and the panel on the pack |
| GNC Pro Performance Weight Gainer, ₹1,599 Vanilla Ice Cream or ₹1,649 Double Chocolate | 2 KG | A steady month at two or three servings a day | Seal and scratch panel intact |
| GNC Pro Performance Weight Gainer with shaker, ₹1,999 | 3 KG | Larger daily servings, fewer reorders | That the shaker is part of the variant |
Where to see the current line-up
The full range sits on our weight gainer collection.
How to choose between the three packs
Our larger sizes sit above the ceiling: the plain 3 KG pack is ₹2,399 and the 5 KG is ₹3,799, so neither fits inside ₹2,000.
Inside the band, the serving you'll realistically drink each day decides everything else.
New to a gainer? The 1 KG tub is the low-commitment way to learn how the formula sits with you before you move up a size.
Already drinking two or three servings a day? The 3 KG pack with a shaker at ₹1,999 means you reorder less often and lose fewer days to an empty tub.
Taste belongs in your decision too. A gainer you don't enjoy drinking ends up at the back of a cupboard, whatever the panel says.
How our weight gainer measures against those criteria
Take the criteria in order against our declared panel. The GNC Pro Performance Weight Gainer product page states a serving of 3 heaped scoops, 485 g, at 6 servings per container, delivering 1,860 kcal, 405 g carbohydrate, 50 g protein and 0 g added sugar.
On calories per serving, 1,860 kcal from the powder alone is a real share of a day's intake. You don't have to drink it in one sitting: we suggest the gainer after a workout, between meals, or before bed.
On the protein-to-carbohydrate question, the panel gives you both sides at roughly 1 g of protein for every 8 g of carbohydrate.
We also publish a separate five-scoop example blended with double-toned milk, at 2,558 kcal, 98 g protein and 475 g carbohydrate. Those are bigger numbers because the milk is counted in, so check which basis you're reading before you compare anything.
What the enzymes and added nutrients do
The formulation is built on maltodextrin and calcium caseinate with a whey protein blend, and carries six digestive enzymes: protease, hemicellulase, cellulase, alpha amylase, lipase and papain, alongside added vitamins and minerals.
On added sugar, our formula contains zero added sugar, artificial colours and preservatives.
On testing, our formula is tested for banned substances by an anti-doping laboratory. We don't name the laboratory on the pack, so if you compete under an anti-doping code, confirm the mark on the pack you receive.
Weighing a gainer against a straight protein powder instead? Our guide to how a weight gainer compares with whey protein sets out where each one fits.
Before you buy, check the unit is genuine
Every pack carries a unique authentication code under a scratch panel. Scratch it, then enter the code with an email address and mobile number on our product authentication page. The answer covers that exact tub, not the batch and not the brand.
Run that check before you open anything. It takes you under a minute and settles the one question packaging alone can't answer.
Reading labels is worth building into a habit, since the panel is where every criterion above gets resolved. New to powders in general? Our guide on how to choose a protein powder walks through the back of a tub.
Does a weight gainer replace meals?
No. Supplements are meant to support a balanced diet rather than replace it, and a gainer is there to add the calories your food alone hasn't covered.
If you have a medical condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or take medicines regularly, speak to your doctor before starting any supplement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which weight gainer suits a beginner?
Start with the 1 KG GNC Pro Performance Weight Gainer at ₹899. A smaller pack shows you how the formula sits, and whether you finish the servings, before you move to a 2 KG or 3 KG tub. Mix one scoop into 280 to 300 ml of water or milk.
How many calories are in one serving?
Our declared panel states 3 heaped scoops, 485 g, at 1,860 kcal with 405 g carbohydrate and 50 g protein.
We publish a separate five-scoop example blended with double-toned milk at 2,558 kcal and 98 g protein. The milk is counted into that second figure, so check which basis you're reading.
Is a 1kg pack enough for a month?
Your daily scoop count decides that. A 1 KG pack holds fewer servings than the 2 KG at ₹1,599 or the 3 KG with shaker at ₹1,999, so count your scoops first, then pick the size.
What should you mix a weight gainer with?
Either water or milk. We list one scoop into 280 to 300 ml. Milk brings its own calories and protein, which is why our five-scoop example in double-toned milk reads higher than the powder alone.
When should you take a weight gainer?
We suggest it after a workout, between meals, or before bed. Splitting the serving across the day is easier to manage than drinking five scoops at once, so pick the slot that fits your day.
