Best Protein Powders 2026
Find the best protein powders for health, fitness, and recovery. We compare third-party testing certifications, heavy metal safety screening, ingredient purity, and protein-per-dollar value to help you choose the cleanest, safest protein powder.
Updated 14-Feb-26
Top 15 Protein Powders Ranked
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| Product | Overall | Third-Party Testing | Heavy Metal Safety | Ingredient Purity | Protein Per Dollar | Protein Quality | Taste & Mixability | Transparency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1Momentous Essential Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate | 9.1 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.5 | 6.0 | 9.5 | 8.5 | 9.5 | |
2Klean Athlete Klean Isolate | 8.8 | 9.8 | 9.0 | 9.5 | 6.5 | 9.0 | 7.0 | 9.0 | |
3Transparent Labs 100% Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate | 8.6 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 9.5 | 7.0 | 9.5 | 8.5 | 9.5 | |
4Legion Whey+ Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate | 8.4 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 7.0 | 9.0 | 8.5 | 9.0 | |
5Ascent Native Fuel Whey Protein | 8.3 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 7.0 | 9.0 | 8.5 | 8.0 | |
6NOW Sports Whey Protein Isolate | 8.3 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 9.0 | 9.5 | 8.0 | 6.5 | 7.5 | |
7Ritual Essential Protein Daily Shake 18+ | 8.3 | 9.0 | 9.2 | 9.0 | 5.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 9.8 | |
8Naked Whey 100% Grass-Fed Whey Protein | 8.2 | 6.5 | 8.5 | 9.8 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 8.5 | |
9Raw Grass Fed Whey Protein | 8.2 | 7.0 | 9.0 | 9.5 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 6.0 | 9.0 | |
10Gainful Everyday Whey Protein Powder | 8.0 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 5.5 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 8.0 | |
11Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 7.0 | 9.0 | 8.5 | 9.0 | 6.5 | |
12Levels Grass-Fed 100% Whey Protein | 7.9 | 6.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 7.5 | 7.5 | |
13Vega Sport Premium Protein | 7.8 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 5.5 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | |
14Garden of Life SPORT Organic Plant-Based Protein | 7.4 | 9.0 | 5.0 | 8.5 | 6.0 | 8.0 | 7.0 | 7.5 | |
15Orgain Organic Plant-Based Protein Powder | 6.8 | 7.0 | 4.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 6.5 |
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How We Evaluate Protein Powders
Our reviews are based on 7 weighted criteria including third-party testing, heavy metal safety, ingredient purity, and more. See our complete methodology for details.
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