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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 tested10Under 2 g sugar14No sweeteners1Dairy-free2Gluten-free10

Type

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

34 powders · Clear filters

Highest score
Applied Nutrition

Clear Whey Protein

Clear Whey · 25 g scoop
Informed Sport
Protein
21.27g
Sugar
0.24g
Our score
100/100
Price not verifiedChecked 2026-10-14
1st Phorm

Phormula-1 Clear

Clear Whey · 28 g scoop
NSF Certified for Sport
Protein
22g
Sugar
0g
Our score
88/100
$2.78 / servingChecked 2026-10-13
Myprotein

Clear Whey Isolate

Clear Whey · 25 g scoop
Informed Choice
Protein
20g
Sugar
0g
Our score
86/100
$1.80 / servingChecked 2026-10-13
Syntrax

Nectar Naturals

Clear Whey · 28 g scoop
No third-party testing found
Protein
23g
Sugar
0g
Our score
75/100
$2.17 / servingChecked 2026-10-14
MuscleTech

Iso Whey Clear

Clear Whey · 27 g scoop
No third-party testing found
Protein
22g
Sugar
0g
Our score
68/100
$2.10 / servingChecked 2026-10-14
GNC Pro Performance

Pro Performance Weight Gainer

Mass Gainer · 185.4 g scoop
Informed ChoiceInformed Sport
Protein
50g
Sugar
—
Our score
65/100
$7.00 / servingChecked 2026-10-13
ESN

Isoclear Whey Protein Isolate

Clear Whey · 30 g scoop
No third-party testing found
Protein
25g
Sugar
0g
Our score
64/100
Price not verifiedChecked 2026-10-13
Ghost

Clear Whey

Clear Whey · 32 g scoop
No third-party testing found
Protein
25g
Sugar
0g
Our score
63/100
$1.80 / servingChecked 2026-10-13
Dymatize

ISO100 Clear

Clear Whey · 26 g scoop
No third-party testing found
Protein
20g
Sugar
0g
Our score
63/100
Price not verifiedChecked 2026-10-14
NutraBio

Clear Whey Protein Isolate

Clear Whey · 25.96 g scoop
No third-party testing found
Protein
20g
Sugar
0g
Our score
61/100
$2.15 / servingChecked 2026-10-13
Musashi

Bulk Protein Powder

Mass Gainer · 60 g scoop
Informed Sport14.5 g sugar
Protein
26g
Sugar
14.5g
Our score
58/100
Price not verifiedChecked 2026-10-14
Transparent Labs

Mass Gainer

Mass Gainer · 199 g scoop
Informed Choice12 g sugar
Protein
53g
Sugar
12g
Our score
58/100
$5.33 / servingChecked 2026-10-13
Naked Nutrition

Naked Mass

Mass Gainer · 321 g scoop
NSF Contents CertifiedNo sweeteners21 g sugar
Protein
50g
Sugar
21g
Our score
58/100
$7.27 / servingChecked 2026-10-14
Rule 1

Mass Gainer

Mass Gainer · 325 g scoop
Informed ChoiceInformed Protein14 g sugar
Protein
40g
Sugar
14g
Our score
54/100
$5.62 / servingChecked 2026-10-14
Dymatize

Super Mass Gainer

Mass Gainer · 335 g scoop
Informed Choice21 g sugar
Protein
52g
Sugar
21g
Our score
54/100
Price not verifiedChecked 2026-10-13
GNC Pro Performance

Pro Performance Bulk 1340

Mass Gainer · 361 g scoop
Informed Choice15 g sugar
Protein
50g
Sugar
15g
Our score
48/100
Price not verifiedChecked 2026-10-13
Syntrax

Goliath Protein Gainer

Mass Gainer · 132 g scoop
No third-party testing found
Protein
27g
Sugar
5g
Our score
43/100
$1.72 / servingChecked 2026-10-14
Garden of Life

RAW Organic Meal

Meal Replacement · 37.5 g scoop
No third-party testing foundProprietary blend
Protein
20g
Sugar
0g
Our score
41/100
$1.72 / servingChecked 2026-10-14
Optimum Nutrition

Gold Standard Pro Gainer

Mass Gainer · 165 g scoop
No third-party testing found7 g sugar
Protein
60g
Sugar
7g
Our score
39/100
$7.86 / servingChecked 2026-10-13
Syntrax

MacroPro

Meal Replacement · 42 g scoop
No third-party testing found11 g sugar
Protein
12g
Sugar
11g
Our score
39/100
$0.90 / servingChecked 2026-10-14
Mutant

Mutant Mass

Mass Gainer · 140 g scoop
No third-party testing found9 g sugar
Protein
28g
Sugar
9g
Our score
39/100
$3.12 / servingChecked 2026-10-13
Allmax

QuickMass Mass Gainer

Mass Gainer · 267 g scoop
No third-party testing found12 g sugar
Protein
64g
Sugar
12g
Our score
39/100
Price not verifiedChecked 2026-10-13
Optimum Nutrition

Serious Mass

Mass Gainer · 340 g scoop
No third-party testing found29 g sugar
Protein
50g
Sugar
29g
Our score
39/100
$9.31 / servingChecked 2026-10-13
Redcon1

MRE Meal Replacement

Meal Replacement · 140.5 g scoop
No third-party testing foundProprietary blend
Protein
46g
Sugar
2g
Our score
37/100
$3.33 / servingChecked 2026-10-13
BSN

True-Mass

Mass Gainer · 165 g scoop
No third-party testing found15 g sugar
Protein
47g
Sugar
15g
Our score
37/100
$4.86 / servingChecked 2026-10-14
GNC Total Lean

Total Lean Lean Shake Burn

Meal Replacement
No third-party testing found
Protein
30g
Sugar
1g
Our score
34/100
$3.44 / servingChecked 2026-10-13
Ka'Chava

Whole Body Meal

Meal Replacement · 62 g scoop
No third-party testing found7 g sugarProprietary blend
Protein
25g
Sugar
7g
Our score
33/100
$5.50 / servingChecked 2026-10-13
MuscleTech

Mass-Tech Extreme 2000

Mass Gainer · 569 g scoop
No third-party testing found21 g sugarAdded amino acids
Protein
60g
Sugar
21g
Our score
29/100
$8.00 / servingChecked 2026-10-13
GNC Total Lean

Total Lean Lean Shake 25

Meal Replacement
No third-party testing found
Protein
25g
Sugar
—
Our score
24/100
Price not verifiedChecked 2026-10-13