Plant Protein Powder Comparison Chart
Compares various plant protein powders, detailing their brands, protein sources, nutritional values per serving, and sweeteners used, enabling consumers to make informed choices about plant-based protein options.
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A total of 38 plant protein powders are compared here based on various nutritional and ingredient criteria, including protein sources, calories, and cost per gram.
Starting with Pure Food's offerings, the Raw Cacao and Vanilla flavors each provide 11 grams of protein per serving, with 68 and 70 calories respectively, and both are sweetened with organic stevia leaf extract. They also boast a clean ingredient profile, being free from natural flavors, gums, and additives, and include probiotics. The cost for both is $0.07 per gram. In contrast, Pure Food's REAL MEAL Cacao variant offers a more complex blend of five protein sources, yielding 11 grams of protein and 85 calories per serving, sweetened with organic monkfruit extract, and priced at $0.07 per gram, but it does not contain probiotics.
Moving to 22 Days Nutrition's Vanilla protein, it has a higher protein content of 16 grams per serving with 110 calories, utilizing organic pea protein and flax. However, it includes organic vanilla flavor, which means it does not meet the criteria for being free of natural flavors. Its cost is slightly lower at $0.06 per gram. Aloha's Chocolate protein powder, on the other hand, provides 18 grams of protein and 130 calories, sweetened with organic coconut sugar and priced at $0.06 per gram, but it does include natural flavors and acacia gum.
In the realm of higher-calorie options, Ka’Chava Meal Replacement Shake stands out with 240 calories and 25 grams of protein per serving, sweetened with organic stevia and monkfruit extracts. It is unique in that it includes a range of probiotics and is priced at $0.08 per gram. Similarly, Arbonne's FeelFit Protein Powder offers 20 grams of protein at 160 calories, but it contains natural chocolate flavor and is priced at $0.06 per gram.
Among the more economical choices, MRM Veggie Elite Chocolate Mocha offers 24 grams of protein at only 140 calories, with a cost of just $0.02 per gram, although it does include natural flavoring. In contrast, Orgain Organic Vegan Protein provides 21 grams of protein for 150 calories, sweetened with organic erythritol and priced at $0.02 per gram, while also being free from natural flavors and additives.
For those looking for organic options, Garden of Life RAW MEAL Plant Protein Powder contains 20 grams of protein and 160 calories, sweetened with organic cane sugar and stevia extract, with a cost of $0.04 per gram. It is notable for being free from natural flavors and containing various probiotics. Meanwhile, Evolve Protein offers a simpler profile with 20 grams of protein and 160 calories, also priced at $0.03 per gram, but includes organic cane sugar and glucose.
The comparison also highlights some unique formulations, such as Nutiva Plant Protein Superfood Smoothie, which combines organic pea, sunflower, pumpkin, and hemp proteins, providing 23 grams of protein at 110 calories for $0.05 per gram. On the other hand, SunWarrior Warrior Blend Chocolate, with 17 grams of protein at 100 calories, is sweetened with organic stevia extract and costs $0.06 per gram, though it is free from additives.
Lastly, Philosophie offers a lower-calorie option with only 55 calories and 10 grams of protein, sweetened with organic mesquite and priced at $0.11 per gram, while still maintaining a clean ingredient profile. This variety demonstrates the range of options available for those seeking plant-based protein powders, catering to different dietary needs and preferences.