Klean Athlete Klean Isolate
Professional and Olympic athletes who need NSF-certified protein with pharmaceutical-grade purity
Ritual Essential Protein Daily Shake 18+
Consumers who prioritize complete supply chain transparency and traceable sourcing
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Pricing & Features
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Klean Athlete Klean Isolate
Professional and Olympic athletes who need NSF-certified protein with pharmaceutical-grade purity
Klean Athlete is purpose-built for competitive athletes who cannot risk contamination. NSF Certified for Sport plus pharmaceutical-grade manufacturing standards make it one of the safest protein powders available. The unflavored single-ingredient option is ideal for purists.
Strengths
- NSF Certified for Sport — trusted by Olympic and professional athletes
- Single-ingredient unflavored option available for maximum purity
- Made by supplement industry leader (Atrium Innovations) with pharmaceutical-grade standards
Limitations
- Flavored options (Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry) are less sweet than mainstream competitors
- Only 20 servings per pouch at $2.20/serving is expensive
- Limited retail availability — primarily sold through specialty channels
When to Choose Ritual Essential Protein Daily Shake 18+
Consumers who prioritize complete supply chain transparency and traceable sourcing
Ritual takes transparency further than any competitor by tracing every ingredient to its source farm. USP-verified with published batch COAs and North American regenerative sourcing make it the most transparent plant-based option. The premium price reflects that traceability commitment.
Strengths
- Industry-leading supply chain transparency with traceable ingredients from specific farms
- Third-party tested by USP and published COAs for every batch
- Plant-based pea protein sourced from North American regenerative farms
Limitations
- Only 20g protein per serving — lower than most whey competitors
- Expensive at $2.67/serving with only 15 servings per container
- Plant-based formula may have slightly grittier texture than whey
