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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 tested6Under 2 g sugar10No sweeteners2Dairy-free0Gluten-free7

Type

Whey isolate55Whey blend64Clear whey12Casein and milk15Plant-based38Egg, beef, collagen5Gainers and meal shakes22

15 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
Muscle Milk

Genuine Protein Powder

Milk Protein
NSF Certified for Sport
Protein
32g
Sugar
2g
Our score
59/100
Price not verifiedChecked 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
Syntrax

Trophix

Milk Protein · 31 g scoop
No third-party testing found
Protein
23g
Sugar
3g
Our score
59/100
Price not verifiedChecked 2026-10-14
NOW Foods

NOW Sports Micellar Casein

Casein · 24 g scoop
No third-party testing foundNo sweeteners
Protein
19g
Sugar
—
Our score
56/100
Price not verifiedChecked 2026-10-13
Quest Nutrition

Protein Powder

Milk Protein · 30 g scoop
No third-party testing found
Protein
22g
Sugar
—
Our score
56/100
$1.67 / servingChecked 2026-10-13
Syntrax

Micellar Crème

Casein · 29 g scoop
No third-party testing found
Protein
20g
Sugar
5g
Our score
51/100
$1.19 / servingChecked 2026-10-14
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