Registered Dietitian’s Favorite Plant-Based Protein Powders
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There are many reasons to choose a plant-based protein powder over whey protein, including a dairy allergy or lactose intolerance, following a vegan diet, or simply preferring the taste over whey alternatives. With these dietary preferences in mind, many protein supplement companies are now offering plant-based alternatives. In this post I will share my favorites as a registered dietitian.
If you would like to know my favorite whey protein powders, check out this post.
As a quick reminder, protein supplements are meant to supplement your diet! They are not required to meet your protein needs. Protein supplements are simply an easy, convenient way to increase your protein intake. Eating whole food sources of protein will provide much more nutrition in the form of vitamins and minerals and they will likely make you feel more satisfied than sipping on a protein shake will. That said, protein supplements can be a helpful tool if you are having a hard time meeting your protein needs through food alone.
Dietitian-approved plant based protein powders
Orgain Plant Protein Powder
Protein per serving: 21 grams
Certifications: Uses Nutrition Facts label rather than Supplement Facts label, as the products are food-based.
Ritual Essential Plant-Based Protein Powder
Protein per serving: 20 grams
Certifications: Informed Sport Certified, Informed Protein Certified
OWYN Plant Based Protein Powder
Protein per serving: 20 grams
Certifications: Third party tested for safety and allergens. Uses Nutrition Facts label rather than Supplement Facts label, as the products are food-based.
PEScience Select Plant Protein Powder
Protein per serving: 20 grams
Certifications: Uses Nutrition Facts label rather than Supplement Facts label, as the products are food-based. Made in an NSF Certified facility.
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey
Protein per serving: 24 grams
Certifications: Informed Choice Certified. Uses Nutrition Facts label rather than Supplement Facts label, as the products are food-based.
Natreve Vegan Protein Powder
Protein per serving: 25 grams
Certifications: Informed Sport Certified. Uses Nutrition Facts label rather than Supplement Facts label, as the products are food-based.
Premier Protein Whey Protein Powder
Protein per serving: 25 grams
Certifications: Uses Nutrition Facts label rather than Supplement Facts label, as the products are food-based.
Vitalura Labs Plant Based Protein
Protein per serving: 25 grams
Certifications: NSF Certified. Uses Nutrition Facts label rather than Supplement Facts label, as the products are food-based.
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