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Best protein powder

The Best Protein Powder, Ranked by the Numbers

Whey, casein and plant-based protein, scored on the same formula and ranked head to head. Then log whichever one you pick straight into Scoop.

One formula. No paid placement.

Every product below is scored out of 100 the same way. No brand pays for a spot on this list, and you can check the math yourself on any product page.

40Protein densityProtein’s share of calories. The leaner the powder, the higher this scores.
20Third-party testedA documented program like NSF Certified for Sport, screening for banned substances.
20Complete proteinSupplies all nine essential amino acids. Never assumed, checked per product.
20ValuePrice tier: budget scores highest, premium scores lowest.
#1
89/100
Ascent Native Fuel Whey IsolateWhey
Whey protein isolate
25g protein / 1 scoop (30 g) Tested Complete$$ value
#2
76/100
Naked Nutrition Naked WheyWhey
Grass-fed whey protein concentrate, unflavored
25g protein / 1 scoop (31 g) Tested Complete$$$ value
#3
74/100
Garden of Life Sport Organic Plant-Based ProteinPlant-based
Organic pea, sprouted grain & seed protein blend
30g protein / 1 scoop (45 g) Tested Complete$$$ value
#4
74/100
Transparent Labs 100% Grass-Fed Whey Protein IsolateWhey
Grass-fed whey protein isolate
28g protein / 1 scoop (34 g) Tested Complete$$$ value
#5
69/100
Dymatize ISO100 HydrolyzedWhey
Hydrolyzed whey protein isolate
25g protein / 1 scoop (29 g) Tested Complete$$ value
#6
69/100
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% WheyWhey
Whey protein blend (concentrate, isolate & peptides)
24g protein / 1 scoop (30 g) Tested Complete$ value
#7
67/100
Vega Sport Premium ProteinPlant-based
Pea, pumpkin seed, sunflower seed & alfalfa protein blend
30g protein / 1 scoop (44 g) Tested Complete$$$ value
#8
61/100
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% CaseinCasein
Micellar casein
24g protein / 1 scoop (33 g) Tested Complete$$ value
#9
59/100
Ascent Native Fuel Pea ProteinPlant-based
Pea protein isolate
25g protein / 1 scoop (33 g) Tested Complete$$ value
#10
52/100
Orgain Organic Protein Plant-Based PowderPlant-based
Organic pea, brown rice & chia protein blend
21g protein / 2 scoops (46 g) Tested Complete$ value
#11
48/100
KOS Organic Plant ProteinPlant-based
Organic pea, flax, quinoa, chia, amaranth & pumpkin protein blend
20g protein / 1 scoop (34 g) Tested Complete$$ value
#12
43/100
BSN Syntha-6Whey
Whey protein blend with milk & egg albumin
22g protein / 1 scoop (47 g) Tested Complete$ value