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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 sugar8No sweeteners2Dairy-free14Gluten-free19Pregnancy & nursing0For kids32

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.

32 powders · Clear filters

Highest score
Nua Naturals

Kidz Multi-Nutrient & Protein Blend

Pea · 15 g scoop
Kids · Ages 4+
No third-party testing foundNo sweeteners
Protein
10.7g
Sugar
0.1g
Our score
67/100
Price not verifiedChecked 2026-10-14
Purely Kids

Organic Protein Drink Mix for Kids

Pea · 30 g scoop
Kids
No third-party testing foundNo sweeteners
Protein
20g
Sugar
1g
Our score
59/100
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
KidStar Nutrients

All-in-One Vegan Protein

Plant Blend · 18 g scoop
No third-party testing found
Protein
10g
Sugar
0g
Our score
51/100
Price not verifiedChecked 2026-10-14
Sprout Organic

Kids Essential Shake

Plant Blend · 25 g scoop
No third-party testing found
Protein
10.8g
Sugar
0.7g
Our score
51/100
Price not verifiedChecked 2026-10-14
Provea

Kids Plant-Based Protein Shake

Pea · 20 g scoop
Kids · Ages 4+
No third-party testing found
Protein
10g
Sugar
0g
Our score
51/100
Price not verifiedChecked 2026-10-14
WelleCo

The Super Kids Elixir + Protein

Plant Blend · 15 g scoop
Kids · Ages 4+
No third-party testing found
Protein
8g
Sugar
1.3g
Our score
51/100
Price not verifiedChecked 2026-10-14
Perk Energy

Perk Jr Protein for Kids

Milk Protein · 21 g scoop
Kids
No third-party testing found
Protein
8g
Sugar
4g
Our score
47/100
$2.00 / servingChecked 2026-10-14
Gritzo

SuperMilk Growth+

Milk Protein · 33.33 g scoop
No third-party testing found15 g sugar
Protein
10g
Sugar
15g
Our score
43/100
Price not verifiedChecked 2026-10-14
Complan

Complan Nutrition Drink Powder for Kids

Milk Protein · 33 g scoop
Kids · 6–12 years
No third-party testing found15 g sugar
Protein
5.9g
Sugar
15g
Our score
39/100
Price not verifiedChecked 2026-10-14
Little Joys

Nutrimix (2–6 Years)

Milk Protein · 30 g scoop
No third-party testing found12.73 g sugar
Protein
5g
Sugar
12.73g
Our score
39/100
Price not verifiedChecked 2026-10-14
TruHeight

Growth Protein Shake (Plant-Based)

Pea · 25.8 g scoop
Kids · Ages 5+
No third-party testing foundAdded amino acids
Protein
16g
Sugar
—
Our score
38/100
$3.00 / 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
Metagenics

MetaKids Nutrition Powder

Brown Rice · 29 g scoop
Kids · Ages 4–12
No third-party testing foundAdded amino acids
Protein
8g
Sugar
4g
Our score
37/100
$4.00 / servingChecked 2026-10-14
NaturesPlus

Children's SPIRU-TEIN Junior

Plant Blend · 30 g scoop
Kids
No third-party testing found10 g sugarProprietary blend
Protein
7g
Sugar
10g
Our score
33/100
$1.66 / servingChecked 2026-10-14
Complan

Complan NutriGro (2–6 years)

Milk Protein · 45 g scoop
No third-party testing found17.2 g sugar
Protein
5.6g
Sugar
17.2g
Our score
33/100
Price not verifiedChecked 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
Mindful Nutrition

Mindful Kids Nutrition Protein Shake Mix

Milk Protein · 20 g scoop
Kids
No third-party testing found7 g sugarProprietary blend
Protein
8g
Sugar
7g
Our score
33/100
Price not verifiedChecked 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
NuBest

NuBest Tall Growth Protein Powder (Vegan)

Plant Blend · 22 g scoop
Kids · Ages 4+ and teens
No third-party testing foundProprietary blendAdded amino acids
Protein
10g
Sugar
2g
Our score
31/100
$3.60 / servingChecked 2026-10-14
Horlicks

Horlicks Growth Plus

Milk Protein · 24 g scoop
Kids
No third-party testing foundAdded amino acids
Protein
6g
Sugar
—
Our score
24/100
Price not verifiedChecked 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