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Best Protein Powder

Protein powders, ranked

471 powders scored against our published standard. Every number comes from the manufacturer's label; a dash means we couldn't verify it. Last checked 2026-10-14.

What matters to you

Third-party tested2Under 2 g sugar1No sweeteners0Dairy-free2Gluten-free9Pregnancy & nursing0For kids9

Type

Whey isolate2Whey blend5Clear whey0Casein and milk5Plant-based10Egg, beef, collagen3Gainers and meal shakes4

Most kids get enough protein from food. Before buying, read what to look for in a kids' shake and check with your pediatrician.

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Highest score
Welle Essentials

Kids Protein

Whey Concentrate · 10 g scoop
Kids · Ages 4+
No third-party testing found
Protein
7.2g
Sugar
0.75g
Our score
67/100
Price not verifiedChecked 2026-10-14
Healthy Heights

KidzProtein Shake Mix

Whey Blend · 27 g scoop
No third-party testing found
Protein
10g
Sugar
5g
Our score
47/100
$2.80 / servingChecked 2026-10-14
Healthy Heights

Grow Daily Junior 10+ Protein Shake Mix

Whey Blend · 67 g scoop
Kids · Ages 10+
No third-party testing found9 g sugar
Protein
18g
Sugar
9g
Our score
43/100
$4.20 / servingChecked 2026-10-14
PediaSure

Grow & Gain Shake Mix

Meal Replacement · 49 g scoop
No third-party testing found9 g sugar
Protein
6g
Sugar
9g
Our score
37/100
$1.75 / servingChecked 2026-10-14
Enterex

Enterex Kidz Nutritional Shake Mix

Meal Replacement · 52 g scoop
No third-party testing foundAdded amino acids
Protein
8g
Sugar
5g
Our score
33/100
$2.71 / servingChecked 2026-10-14
Healthy Heights

Grow Daily Kids 3+ Protein Shake Mix

Whey Blend · 44 g scoop
No third-party testing found9 g sugarAdded amino acids
Protein
12g
Sugar
9g
Our score
33/100
$3.00 / servingChecked 2026-10-14
NuBest

NuBest Tall Growth Protein Powder (Whey)

Whey Blend · 22.67 g scoop
No third-party testing foundProprietary blendAdded amino acids
Protein
10g
Sugar
2g
Our score
27/100
$3.07 / servingChecked 2026-10-14