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What protein powder is best for YOU?

Protein powders and supplements have been This shakedown compares 6 well known or newly popular
taking over the health + fitness world by storm. protein powders. Ultimately, it is your choice to which is
With so many brands to choose from, it can be right for YOU; but, sometimes it is good to have a little
easy to simply choose the brand that costs the facts to back up your actions.
least. But is it really the best for your health? Based off of dairy free flavors, if available. Information pulled directly from companys website.

BRAND

Chocolate
Vanilla
Strawberry
VGBerry Chocolate
Greenberry Chocolate VG Chocolate

FLAVORS Cafe Latte

VG Chocolate
VG Chocolate
VG Vanilla
Vanilla Bean
VG Vanilla Bean
Vanilla
French Vanilla
VG Vanilla
VG Mocha
VG Rich Chocolate
VG Creamy Vanilla
VG Mocha Strawberry
VG Tropical Strawberry
VG Vanilla
VG = Vegan
VG Cafe Latte
ALL are Gluten Free

BASED ON CHOCOLATE
VEGAN
CHOCOLATE
VEGAN
VEGAN
VANILLA BEAN
ISAPRO
CHOCOLATE
ORGANIC
CHOCOLATE
VEGAN
RICH CHOCOLATE

Nut Free Nut Free Nut Free Nut Free Nut Free
ALLERGIES
Nut Free
Gluten Free Gluten Free Gluten Free Gluten Free Gluten Free
Gluten Free
Dairy Free Dairy Free Diary Free Diary Free Diary Free

SERVING 44 grams 42 grams 40 grams 23 grams 32 grams 26.3 grams

CALORIES 170 160 140 90 130 100

TOTAL FAT 3 grams (5% DV) 5 grams (8% DV) 3.5 grams (5% DV) 1.5 grams (2% DV) 5 grams (8% DV) 2.5 grams (4% DV)

CHOLESTEROL 0 mg (0% DV) 0 mg (0% DV) 0 mg (0% DV) 55 mg (18% DV) 0 mg (0% DV) 0 mg (0% DV)

SODIUM 215 mg (9% DV) 240 mg (10% DV) 230 mg (10% DV) 90 mg (4% DV) 290 mg (12% DV) 320 mg (13% DV)

CARBS 22 grams (7% DV) 13 grams (4% DV) 8 grams (3% DV) 2 grams (1% DV) 9 grams (3% DV) 5 grams (3% DV)

FIBER 5 grams (20% DV) 7 grams (28% DV) 5 grams (20% DV) N/A 4 grams (16% DV) 2 grams (16% DV)

SUGAR 9 grams 1 gram 0 grams 1 gram 2 grams 0 grams

PROTEIN 16 grams (32% DV) 20 grams (25% DV) 20 grams (25% DV) 18 grams (36% DV) 15 grams (30% DV) 15 grams (30% DV)

Maca Root Flaxseed Chia Seeds Stevia Stevia Cocoa Powder

Yacon Root Cocoa Powder Flaxseeds Alfalfa Chia Protein Coconut Oil
Sacha Inchi Sacha Inchi Quinoa Sunflower Protein
Chia Seeds Maca Root Flax Protein
Pomegranate Spirulina Pomegranate
Spirulina Beet Root Beet Powder
Chlorella Stevia Cocoa Powder
Acerola Cherry Probiotics
Astragalus Root Grape Seeds
SUPERFOODS Bilberry
Flaxseed
Pomegranate
Acai
Goji Berry Goji Berry
Moringa
Quinoa
Camu-Camu
Acai
Ashwagandha Root
Mushrooms
Spinach
Green Tea

PER SERVING $3.80 $3.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.30 $2.30

PER MONTH avg. $115 avg. $120 avg. $90 avg. $60 avg. $40 avg. $70

Modified Food Starch

ALARMING Citric Acid
Maltodextrin
Modified Food Starch Whey Concentrate Sodium Chloride
Salt
Corn Syrup

INGREDIENTS Xanthan Gum

Cellulose
Modified Corn Starch
Xanthan Gum

SCORE A+ A+ A- D B- F
Scores calculated by sum of each row; score of 6 was given to best choice, then 5 and so forth; lowest score given was 2 (no points for worst in row). Total possible
points was 78; best score was 58 to determine the average. Total score for each column divided by the average determined the percentage that resulted in a score.

bottom line: do your research.