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Best Protein Powder

Protein powders, ranked

215 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 tested5Under 2 g sugar10No sweeteners1Dairy-free0Gluten-free7

Type

Whey isolate39Whey blend26Clear whey12Casein and milk10Plant-based23Egg, beef, collagen1Gainers and meal shakes2

10 powders · Clear filters

Highest score
Klean Athlete

Klean Casein

Casein · 30.7 g scoop
NSF Certified for Sport
Protein
24g
Sugar
1g
Our score
91/100
Price not verifiedChecked 2026-10-13
Ascent

Micellar Casein

Casein · 36 g scoop
Informed Sport
Protein
25g
Sugar
1g
Our score
84/100
$1.80 / servingChecked 2026-10-14
Dymatize

Elite Casein

Casein · 36 g scoop
Informed Choice
Protein
25g
Sugar
0g
Our score
74/100
Price not verifiedChecked 2026-10-13
Optimum Nutrition

Gold Standard 100% Casein

Casein · 34 g scoop
No third-party testing found
Protein
24g
Sugar
1g
Our score
63/100
$1.08 / servingChecked 2026-10-13
JYM Supplement Science

Pro JYM Protein Powder

Milk Protein · 36 g scoop
No third-party testing found
Protein
24g
Sugar
1g
Our score
59/100
$1.00 / servingChecked 2026-10-13
PhD Nutrition

Smart Protein Powder

Milk Protein · 30 g scoop
No third-party testing found
Protein
18g
Sugar
0.6g
Our score
48/100
Price not verifiedChecked 2026-10-14
PEScience

Select Protein

Milk Protein · 31.5 g scoop
No third-party testing foundProprietary blendAdded amino acids
Protein
24g
Sugar
1g
Our score
43/100
$0.56 / servingChecked 2026-10-13