Protein Powders reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 233 Reddit reviews across 40 subreddits and 65 posts to rank the best Protein Powders brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/ninjacreami, r/workout, r/PlantBasedDiet, r/veganfitness, r/Menopause. Top-rated brands include Optimum Nutrition (4.1/5), Orgain (4.2/5), True Nutrition (4.8/5).
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Reviews233
Subreddits40
Posts65
Brands58
Products61
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#1
Optimum Nutrition
4.1
(25)
"Optimum Nutrition gold standard whey protein double rich chocolate was top pick for flavored."
"Optimum Nutrition is basically the best."
"Best: Optimum Nutrition"
"I use optimum gold standard, always been my Go to."
"Don't get wrapped up in all the different flavors unless you want to overpay for protein. All you need is chocolate or vanilla."
"I weigh about 180 pounds I cannot hit my protein target without protein powder. I use optimum nutrition, vanilla ice cream flavor I used to use iso100 dymatize fruity pebbles."
"Any name brand whey is fine. I use optimum nutrition."
"Optimum nutrition , the big tub. Last me 2.5 months and it only cost me $65"
"You should try Sattvik A2 whey protein or Optimum Nutrition."
"They’re all about the same, go for ON for example"
#2
Orgain
4.2
(21)
"Seconding the orgain!"
"Orgain! https://orgain.com/products/organic-protein-plant-based-protein-powder-vanilla-bean"
"Orgain! The vanilla one is a favorite, it goes on sale at whole foods here and there."
"I second orgain, i think it’s the best tasting non dairy protein."
"Orgain!"
"Orgain simple! I hate the taste of artificial sweeteners, that's usually what kills a protein powder for me. They use coconut sugar as a sweetener."
"Honestly orgain wins for me."
"I really like the Orgain Chocolate Protein Powder."
"Orgain tastes best to me!"
"I quite enjoy orgain."
#3
True Nutrition
4.8
(15)
"Seconding True Nutrition. It is definitely the best priced protein powder I have come across, given how it is completely customizable."
"True Nutrition has tons of options for a good price. I like their vegan optimizer mix (pea, rice, and hemp)."
"If not, go with the True Nutrition option and build your own exactly th"
"2nd, 3rd, and 4th building your own with True Nutrition! Aside from the insane choices, their main source of income is being a manufacturer."
"True Nutrition brand has a range of options. I personally use a custom blend of pea and rice protein from them."
"True Nutrition is what my partner and I use. You can customize your order to your needs and the flavors we have tried have been really good!"
"+1 for true nutrition."
"I get all my protein from TrueNutrition, I have used them for the last decade. I prefer their pea protein isolate."
"He uses truenutrition.com code bodybuildingvegan."
"I get all my protein from TrueNutrition, I have used them for the last decade. I prefer their pea protein isolate."
#4
Dymatize
4.8
(11)
"I really like the dymatize ISO 100. I got the fruity pebbles flavor recently and don't think I'll change from that."
"It tastes awesome. I just started adding a portion of PBFit to my morning cocoa pebbles ISO 100 and then mixing it with my coffee and it's the best tasting way to start my morning with 33g of protein."
"Personally I use Dymatize ISO 100 and it's the best protein powder I've ever used."
"Dymatize ISO100 Fruity Pebbles & Cocoa pebbles."
"Yes Dymatize ISO100 is best."
"Dymatize ISO100 fruity Pebbles!"
"Dymatize iso 100."
"It mixes well, the flavors are great and it cooks well."
"Dynmatize ISO 100 they taste goooood."
"I am using dymatize iso100 as well, not sold on the sweeteners and stuff in it so trying to find an alternative but it is by far some of the best tasting protein."
#5
PEScience
4.6
(11)
"Pescience is the one I use and I love it."
"Pescience is the one I use and I love it."
"PEScience! I have gourmet vanilla, PB cookie + frosted sugar cookie."
"It works really well because it is a whey/casein blend."
"PE science is goat."
"Best for recipes flavor wise."
"Really into PE Science atm."
"PEScience gives the best texture to me because of the addition of the casein but I've tried Ryse as well and have had good results."
"Their protein blends bake very well and make killer protein ice cream."
"All of the PEScience flavors I have tried have been good."
#6
Isopure
4.1
(12)
"I love Isopure! The infusions are great too."
"Isopure for need protein and nothing much else."
"Isopure, fits into a keto diet, tastes great and is available at most retailers."
"Isopure"
"My preferred brand is Isopure. You can find at Walmart and Target."
"Isopure unflavored."
"The 2 that I regularly use are the NOW Sports Nutrition, Whey Protein Isolate and the Isopure Unflavored Protein, Whey Isolate."
"Isopure unflavored."
"I personally make my own fruit smoothies and like unflavored Isopure."
"I personally make my own fruit smoothies and like unflavored Isopure."
#7
Ghost
4.6
(10)
"Ghost’s Vegan Chocolate Cereal Milk protein is one of the best ones i’ve had."
"If you want to try a bunch without getting a huge amount, I recommend buying the samples on Ghosts website."
"GHOST is top notch and would make a rally effing good icecream with that thicccc shake woo!"
"Ghost have a decent range of vegan protein powders that taste good."
"I like Ghost protein, lots of flavors and they sell sample packs to test a flavor!"
"Chips ahoy and coconut ice cream flavor is fantastic."
"I actually like Ghosts Oero protein."
"I like the Ghost hot cocoa one but it's seasonal."
"I haven’t tried Ghost yet but I heard they are good."
"Ghost makes amazing flavors."
#8
Ryse
4.6
(9)
"Ryse skippy with pbfit added"
"Another vote for Ryse. I've made ice cream with it and it's delicious."
"I use the Ryse Skippy powder and it's my favorite so far! It has a strong peanut butter flavor for sure."
"Ryse cinnamon toast is the best overall."
"Ryse!"
"Currently using Ryse Skippy powder and have used Ghost Nutter Butter and liked both."
"Ryse jet puffed."
"I like ryse jet puffed but nothing compares to clean simple eats vanilla."
"Basic but I have bought tubs of ryse cinnamon toast."
#9
Premier Protein
4.0
(9)
"Not a powder, but my go to is Premier Protein."
"Premier Protein had a peppermint chocolate protein shake that was really good."
"I stick to premier protein and body fortress due to price points BUT premier is 150 cal/30g protein."
"I like Premier Protien."
"I really enjoy the premier protein in the cookies and creme flavor."
"I use vanilla premier powder. Mix it with egg til smooth and it’s a perfect protein waffle on a mini iron."
"I use vanilla premier powder."
"I like Premier Protein powders. Only 3 flavors, but dissolves well and doesn't have a strong artificial sweetener aftertaste."
"I use promeir Protein. It taste alright and not a high price."
#10
Quest
4.3
(7)
"Quest. All of their products taste really good."
"Quest Vanilla or pretty much all of the Ghost or Ryse flavors."
"I enjoy Quest."
"100% quest works best because it’s a whey/casein blend."
"I've found that I dislike most powders except Quest and Ghost."
"Quest protein powder works great for me."
"The best ones I have used for baking are: Quest."
#11
MyProtein
3.9
(7)
"MyProtein with discounts. I get 10lbs for under $60"
"Google "my protein", or look em up on the Slickdeals website. They have sales often and sell huge bulk bags, frugal folks love em."
"Myprotein is enough for both of them"
"Cheapest protein and good flavors!"
"MyProtein is among the cheapest and highest quality protein."
"I do second the myprotein thing, I buy all of my protein powder on there, they run great sales all the time."
"I use MyProtein"
#12
Fairlife
4.5
(6)
"A lot of people love the taste of the fairlife chocolate protein."
"A lot of people love the taste of the fairlife chocolate protein."
"Am really impressed with the taste."
"Fairlife chocolate protein shake. The only one I have tried that doesn't taste horrid."
"I make a smoothie with pb2, Fairlife chocolate protein shake and a little yogurt."
"I use the Fairlife chocolate protein and add some sugar free pudding mix."
#13
Clean Simple Eats
4.8
(5)
"Clean Simple Eats. Made a really good CnC ice cream. By far the best one I’ve tasted."
"Clean simple eats is by far the best tasting I have tried."
"I love pretty much any Clean Simple East flavor! Coconut Cream and Peaches and Cream are my go-to’s."
"My favorite brands are Clean Simple Eats and Ryse."
"I like clean simple eats."
#14
Myprotein
4.0
(5)
"I use myprotein brand whey isolate. It has been 3rd party tested as pure and not filled with junk."
"Myprotein whey isolate in chocolate smooth is my go-to!"
"I use myprotein it's the only one I found that I like."
"I go for the Myprotein brand 99% of the time."
"Myprotein for the budget version."
#15
Earth Chimp
5.0
(4)
"Earth Chimp is the best tasting chocolate I have had."
"Seconding Earth chimp! I get the vanilla :) great in a smoothie and also tastes kinda like birthday cake when I have it with just water"
"I love chocolate Earth Chimp!"
"Earth Chimp, chocolate (Amazon)"
#16
Truvani
4.5
(4)
"The best tasting, and with a minimal ingredients list, is definitely Truvani for me"
"I like truvani"
"I just purchased Truvani bc it's a pea protien zero gums and has a little monk fruit."
"Right now I'm using Truvani protein because they have a nice texture (not grainy or gritty at all like some plant-based proteins), even if I don't like the taste."
#17
Vega
4.3
(4)
"I HIGHLY recommend vega. I use it daily and have tried a lot of them. The chocolate flavor is super on point."
"Vega, and Canadian protein powder."
"Orgain works well in water but I feel like Vega works best in a plant based milk."
"The owner of my gym is pushing VEGA protein, which is pea based."
#18
MuscleBlaze
4.0
(4)
"Best Indian brands for high-quality, affordable protein powder: Muscle blaze"
"MuscleBlaze is super popular for a reason—they have different types that cater specifically to Indian needs, and their Biozyme series is pretty effective."
"MuscleBlaze offers a wide range, from beginner-friendly options to advanced formulations."
"The common ones like muscleblaze, ON, asitis, are all fine."
#19
Legion
5.0
(3)
"Legion Peanut Butter Fudge. Hands down the best."
"Some reliable brands include Legion, Organifi, Transparent Labs, Ritual, Thorne."
"Legion any flavour. Thank me later."
#20
Sunwarrior
4.7
(3)
"Sunwarrior warrior blend. No crap in it at all!"
"Sunwarrior Warriorblend! It's raw, organic and contains fermented pea protein so it's easier to digest."
"Sunwarrior Warrior Chocolate Peanut Butter Warrior Blend is nice too."
#21
Garden of Life
4.7
(3)
"Garden of Life raw organic plant-based protein powder (soy free)."
"Garden of Life. Walmart and Amazon both carry it. All the Garden of Life products are great !"
"Garden of Life is my favourite, although I would go for their Sport Plant Protein or their All in One."
#22
Promix
4.3
(3)
"This powder feels like a hidden gem."
"Honestly just get something unflavored (I like promix) and blend it into fruit smoothies"
"Promix is sweetened with coconut sugar. I mix the chocolate variety with the plain 50:50."
#23
Nutricost
4.3
(3)
"Nutricost grass fed unflavored whey protein isolate is the top pick in consumer labs.com for unflavored"
"Nutricost whey isolate"
"I like the nutricost whey isolate, it tastes good and dissolves well."
#24
Devotion
5.0
(2)
"It's expensive but so worth it."
"Devotion is excellent - for shakes and mini waffles!"
#25
PE Science
5.0
(2)
"Other than that PEScience is my favorite."
"PE science"
#26
MRM
4.5
(2)
"I like MRM Veggie Elite and PEScience Select Vegan."
"I like MRM Veggie Elite and PEScience Select Vegan."
#27
Syntrax
4.5
(2)
"Love Syntrax Nectar and the sweet ones are best mixed into milk instead of water."
"Syntrax Nectar has flavors you won’t find anywhere else."
#28
Designer Whey
4.5
(2)
"It has been the only drink that doesn't make me throw up for the day."
"Designer whey - it doesn’t have any artificial sugar"
#29
Naked
4.5
(2)
"I love naked pea protein. Tastes good, mixes well and available on amazon."
"Naked Pea pea protein"
#30
Transparent Labs
4.5
(2)
"Transparent Labs (has zero fillers and zero seed oils)"
"Transparent labs has very clean ingredients"
#31
Naked Pea Protein
4.5
(2)
"I use Naked Pea, its just 3 ingredients, all organic, no fake sugar, has all the amino acids needed."
"I use Naked Pea Protein as the only ingredient is yellow pea protein."
#32
Leanfit
4.5
(2)
"I use Leanfit plant-based protein powder."
"Leanfit is also Canadian. They have good whey isolate and their vegan protein is also pretty good."
#33
Naked Nutrition
4.5
(2)
"I would recommend Naked Nutrition, particularly the pea protein."
"Naked nutrition. They have unflavored and their chocolate uses coconut sugar; I used the pea protein from them a while back and was pleased with the quality."
#34
Avvatar
4.5
(2)
"Get from Avvatar or Naturaltein. Their protein is high quality and very easy to digest."
"Best Indian brands for high-quality, affordable protein powder: Avvatar"
#35
Huel
4.0
(2)
"Look at Huel, i think all the hot and savory are soy free, they’re a great not sweet option for complete nutrition and 20g protein."
"I have friends that use Huel."
#36
Jocko Molk
4.0
(2)
"Jocko Molk tastes great, 130 calories, 22 grams of protein."
"Jocko Molk tastes great, 130 calories, 22 grams of protein."
#37
Nakpro
4.0
(2)
"Nakpro gold whey protein concentrate"
"Nakpro is the best in its budget class"
#38
Naked Whey
5.0
(1)
"Naked Whey. Same thing."
#39
North Coast Naturals
5.0
(1)
"I recently switched to North Coast Naturals Raw Hemp Protein and have no complaints so far."
#40
Muscle Feast
5.0
(1)
"I’m a huge fan of Muscle Feast. Very low carb and uses monk fruit to sweeten."
#41
The Whole Truth
5.0
(1)
"I like the whole truth whey protein powders and would def recommend."
#42
Equip
5.0
(1)
"After extensive testing, I’ve identified the top options that deliver quality without compromise. Equip Prime Protein."
#43
Equip Foods
5.0
(1)
"Get a real protein that uses real ingredients like Equip Foods!! I’m a fitness coach and dietitian and this is the ONLY brand I trust."
#44
Vedge Protein
5.0
(1)
"I use Vedge Protein. It’s an organic plant-based protein powder with clean ingredients, great taste, and no bloating issues."
#45
1UP Nutrition
5.0
(1)
"I tried 1UP Nutrition last year and have been hooked since. I’ve tried so many flavors and only had one I didn’t care for."
#46
Vega One
5.0
(1)
"I've been taking the Vega One for years and I really enjoy it."
#47
Anthony’s Pea Protein, Truvani
5.0
(1)
"Anthony’s Pea Protein on Amazon is good (1 ingredient) or if you want a flavored one, Truvani is fantastic (just pricey)."
#48
Sprouts
4.0
(1)
"My favorite are the Sprouts store brand vegan ones"
#49
Cosmix
4.0
(1)
"Cosmix has good protein , tastes decent but it is a bit chalky, I use it for cooking and baking."
#50
Form
4.0
(1)
"Form protein powder!"
#51
Cantein, Sprout Living
4.0
(1)
"Cantein hemp protein, sprout living pumpkin seed protein, and sprout living sunflower seed protein"
#52
Fast and Up
4.0
(1)
"Fast and up vegan protein which I bought at 1750 INR now price has gone up to 2050 INR."
#53
Tyngre
4.0
(1)
"Tyngre Vaniljdrömmar is very good."
#54
Equate
4.0
(1)
"Equate! It’s Walmarts brand. Most protein per dollar."
#55
PEScience, MRM
4.0
(1)
"I like PEScience Select Vegan and MRM Veggie Elite."
#56
As-It-Is Nutrition
4.0
(1)
"As-It-Is Nutrition is known for its pure, additive-free whey that’s budget-friendly in bulk."
#57
Paleo Valley
4.0
(1)
"I really like the paleo valley protein powders. The bone broth one is like hot chocolate."
#58
Kos
4.0
(1)
"I like Kos protein powder!"
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