Essential Protein Daily Shake
Ritual Essential Protein Daily Shake is a pea protein powder with 20 g of protein per 5 tbsp or 1/3 cup (about 31 g). It scores 64/100 on the TBPP Quality Score. It is Clean Label Project and NSF Contents Certified.
Nutrition per serving
From the label.
| Serving size | 5 tbsp or 1/3 cup (about 31 g) |
|---|---|
| Protein | 20 g |
| Calories | 120 |
| Carbohydrates | 3 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Fat | 3 g |
| Sodium | 290 mg |
| Protein by weight | 65% |
| Leucine | Not verified |
| BCAAs | 4 g |
How it scored
64 of 100 points. How we score
| Criterion | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Protein density | 14 / 30 | 65% of each scoop is protein |
| Third-party testing | 15 / 25 | Independently tested for contaminants or label accuracy |
| Label transparency | 10 / 20 | adds free amino acids that inflate the protein number |
| Sugar | 10 / 10 | 0 g sugar per serving |
| Ingredient simplicity | 10 / 10 | Natural flavors and sweeteners |
| Verified label data | 5 / 5 | 7 of 7 label values verified |
Formula and label
| Type | Pea |
|---|---|
| Protein sources | Organic Pea Protein |
| Third-party testing | Clean Label Project, NSF Contents Certified |
| Sweeteners | Rebaudioside M, Monk Fruit Extract |
| Proprietary blend | No |
| Added free amino acids | Yes |
| Dietary | Vegan, Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Non-GMO |
| Allergens | None listed |
| Made by | Ritual |
| Sold at | Ritual.com |
Price
$35.20–$50.00 for 15 servings. About $2.35 per serving, or $2.93 per 25 g of protein.
Sizes: 15 servings
Flavors (2)
- Vanilla
- Chocolate
Sources
- https://ritual.com/products/essential-protein-daily-shake-18
- https://sport.wetestyoutrust.com/search?query=ritual
From ritual.com product page (2026-10-13): serving ~31 g, 15 servings, 120 kcal, 20 g protein, 3 g fat, 3 g carbs, 0 g sugar, 290 mg sodium; organic pea protein (PURIS); 4 g BCAAs and 8 g EAAs stated; added L-methionine (400 mg on panel); sweeteners Reb-M and monk fruit; natural flavor; Clean Label Project Purity Award, NSF Contents Certified, vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, non-GMO claims. Page shows one panel without naming the flavor, so nutrition_flavor null. Price: $44.00 regular, $35.20 member sale, $50.00 non-member one-time. Informed Sport and USP are not mentioned on the brand page and Informed Sport search returned no Ritual results, so neither is listed. Page carries a Prop 65 lead warning.
Good to know
Last checked 2026-10-13. 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.