Smart Plant Protein Powder
PhD Nutrition Smart Plant Protein Powder is a plant blend protein powder with 20 g of protein per 1 scoop (25 g). It scores 69/100 on the TBPP Quality Score. We found no third-party testing certification.
Nutrition per serving
Salted Caramel flavor, from the label.
| Serving size | 1 scoop (25 g) |
|---|---|
| Protein | 20 g |
| Calories | 93 |
| Carbohydrates | 1.4 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Fat | 1 g |
| Sodium | 440 mg |
| Protein by weight | 80% |
| Leucine | Not verified |
| BCAAs | Not verified |
How it scored
69 of 100 points. How we score
| Criterion | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Protein density | 30 / 30 | 80% of each scoop is protein |
| Third-party testing | 0 / 25 | No verified independent testing program |
| Label transparency | 20 / 20 | Fully disclosed formula, no amino spiking |
| Sugar | 10 / 10 | 0 g sugar per serving |
| Ingredient simplicity | 4 / 10 | Artificial flavors or sweeteners |
| Verified label data | 5 / 5 | 7 of 7 label values verified |
Formula and label
| Type | Plant Blend |
|---|---|
| Protein sources | Pea Protein, Soy Protein |
| Third-party testing | None found |
| Sweeteners | Sucralose |
| Proprietary blend | No |
| Added free amino acids | No |
| Dietary | Vegan, Dairy-Free |
| Allergens | Soy |
| Made by | PhD Nutrition · UK |
| Sold at | PhD Nutrition (direct), Holland & Barrett |
Price
We could not verify a current U.S. price.
Sizes: 500 g (20 servings)
Flavors (3)
- Salted Caramel
- Chocolate Cookie
- Strawberry
Sources
- https://www.phd.com/protein/smart-protein-plant-500g
- https://www.phd.com/protein
- https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/sports-nutrition/protein/protein-powder/
Nutrition from the phd.com product page for Salted Caramel (per 25 g scoop, 20 servings): 390 kJ/93 kcal, 1.0 g fat, 1.4 g carbohydrate, 0 g sugars, 0.4 g fibre, 20 g protein, 1.1 g salt. EU label states salt only; sodium_mg = 1.1 g x 400 = 440 mg. Chocolate Cookie is 93 kcal, 18 g protein, 0.74 g salt; Strawberry 93 kcal, 20 g protein, 0.88 g salt. Ingredients (Salted Caramel): pea protein 48%, soya protein 48%, flavourings, sodium chloride, sucralose, xanthan gum, LactoSpore, zinc oxide, ferrous fumarate; may contain milk, egg and gluten. PhD describes its protein powders as part of an "Informed Protein" range, but no product-level certifier listing was checked, so no certification is recorded. Not sold in the US; UK price from £16.99 for 500 g on phd.com 2026-10-14. Also seen at Holland & Barrett.
Good to know
Last checked 2026-10-14. Labels change, so check the package before buying if you have allergies. If you are pregnant, nursing or buying for a child, ask your doctor before adding a supplement.