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Best Protein Powder

Protein powders, ranked

471 powders scored against our published standard. Every number comes from the manufacturer's label; a dash means we couldn't verify it. Last checked 2026-10-14.

What matters to you

Third-party tested4Under 2 g sugar6No sweeteners1Dairy-free4Gluten-free12Pregnancy & nursing0For kids23

Type

Whey isolate2Whey blend12Clear whey0Casein and milk9Plant-based15Egg, beef, collagen3Gainers and meal shakes8

Most kids get enough protein from food. Before buying, read what to look for in a kids' shake and check with your pediatrician.

23 powders · Clear filters

Highest score
Welle Essentials

Kids Protein

Whey Concentrate · 10 g scoop
Kids · Ages 4+
No third-party testing found
Protein
7.2g
Sugar
0.75g
Our score
67/100
Price not verifiedChecked 2026-10-14
Feel Good Protein

Tasteless Protein for Kids (Collagen & Whey)

Collagen · 15 g scoop
Kids · Ages 4+
No third-party testing foundNo sweetenersProprietary blend
Protein
14.2g
Sugar
0g
Our score
65/100
Price not verifiedChecked 2026-10-14
Youth Sport Nutrition

NUTRI-TEEN Shakes

Meal Replacement · 50 g scoop
Kids · Ages 4+
Informed SportAdded amino acids
Protein
21g
Sugar
2.1g
Our score
52/100
Price not verifiedChecked 2026-10-14
IsoWhey

Clinical Nutrition Kids Complete

Whey Concentrate · 30 g scoop
Kids · Ages 4–12
No third-party testing found
Protein
9.7g
Sugar
1.5g
Our score
51/100
Price not verifiedChecked 2026-10-14
POWkids

Kids Protein Powder

Whey Blend · 36.3 g scoop
Kids
No third-party testing found
Protein
16g
Sugar
1g
Our score
51/100
$3.00 / servingChecked 2026-10-14
Unrefined Nutrients

Kids Immune Protein

Collagen · 15 g scoop
No third-party testing foundAdded amino acids
Protein
9.2g
Sugar
0.8g
Our score
49/100
Price not verifiedChecked 2026-10-14
Healthy Heights

KidzProtein Shake Mix

Whey Blend · 27 g scoop
No third-party testing found
Protein
10g
Sugar
5g
Our score
47/100
$2.80 / servingChecked 2026-10-14
Skinny Jane

GO! Pro-Shakes for Kids & Teens

Whey Blend · 30 g scoop
Kids
No third-party testing found
Protein
12g
Sugar
3g
Our score
43/100
$2.67 / servingChecked 2026-10-14
Healthy Heights

Grow Daily Junior 10+ Protein Shake Mix

Whey Blend · 67 g scoop
Kids · Ages 10+
No third-party testing found9 g sugar
Protein
18g
Sugar
9g
Our score
43/100
$4.20 / servingChecked 2026-10-14
PediaSure

Grow & Gain Shake Mix

Meal Replacement · 49 g scoop
No third-party testing found9 g sugar
Protein
6g
Sugar
9g
Our score
37/100
$1.75 / servingChecked 2026-10-14
Enterex

Enterex Kidz Nutritional Shake Mix

Meal Replacement · 52 g scoop
No third-party testing foundAdded amino acids
Protein
8g
Sugar
5g
Our score
33/100
$2.71 / servingChecked 2026-10-14
Healthy Heights

Grow Daily Kids 3+ Protein Shake Mix

Whey Blend · 44 g scoop
No third-party testing found9 g sugarAdded amino acids
Protein
12g
Sugar
9g
Our score
33/100
$3.00 / servingChecked 2026-10-14
PediaSure

PaediaSure Shake Powder (UK)

Meal Replacement · 48.6 g scoop
No third-party testing found11.2 g sugar
Protein
6.7g
Sugar
11.2g
Our score
33/100
Price not verifiedChecked 2026-10-14
TruHeight

Growth Protein Shake (Whey)

Whey Blend · 27.2 g scoop
Kids · Ages 5+
No third-party testing foundProprietary blendAdded amino acids
Protein
16g
Sugar
2g
Our score
31/100
$3.00 / servingChecked 2026-10-14
NuBest

NuBest Tall Growth Protein Powder (Whey)

Whey Blend · 22.67 g scoop
No third-party testing foundProprietary blendAdded amino acids
Protein
10g
Sugar
2g
Our score
27/100
$3.07 / servingChecked 2026-10-14
PediaSure

PediaSure 10+ Powder (Mexico)

Meal Replacement · 50 g scoop
Kids · 10–15 years
No third-party testing found11.28 g sugar
Protein
8.49g
Sugar
11.28g
Our score
23/100
Price not verifiedChecked 2026-10-14