How to check the quality of your protein powder
Even if you don’t purchase our protein powder, we want you to know what you should be looking for to ensure you’re getting a high quality protein powder, and not an overpriced jug of added sugar and garbage ingredients, sprinkled with protein.
Taste is crucial, and cost plays a factor, however, just because it COSTS more (cough, cough, multi-level marketing firm rhyming with Cheech Loddie), does not mean it’s high quality.
We’re not talking down on these brands, we’re simply taking information from their labels and websites, and comparing with our supplements for a visual.
Percentage of protein content - take the grams of protein, and divide by the grams per serving; this will tell you what percentage of the powder is actual PROTEIN, and not filler.
Product on the left has 32g protein per serving, serving is 70g. 32/70 = 45% protein
Product on the right has 25g per serving, serving is 32g. 25/32 = 78% protein
Calories and servings per container - if your goal is fat loss, you are likely in a calorie deficit. This means each calorie matters, and you want your protein powder to last!
Product on the left has 12 servings per container, and each serving has 280 calories
Product on the right has 28 servings per container, and each serving has 130 calories
Product on the left has 20 servings per container, 150 calories and 46% protein
Product on the right has 28 servings per container, 130 calories and 78% protein
Added Sugar - Limiting these to 25 grams or less a day is CRUCIAL; not only for fat loss, but for your overall health. While it’s not realistic to ALWAYS avoid included added sugar (if you’re not sure how to find this on a nutrition label, click here), it should NOT be coming from your protein powder! We’re not here to judge, but if we are going to consume added sugar, we’d rather have a donut or a cookie.
Product on the left has 5g of added sugar (think 5 sugar cubes, or, an Oreo cookie). It also only contains 16 grams of protein. Instead of a scoop of this powder on the left, you could have a serving of Vanilla Greek Oikos yogurt, with a crumbled Oreo, and get the same amount of calories, protein, and added sugar
Product on the right has no added sugar. And less calories, And more protein. And more servings:)
Also, be aware that the powders offered by the ‘Nutrition Shake’ stores, on average, of 10g of added sugar PER SHAKE (two Oreo cookies), with only 9g of protein (36% per serving). Pictured below.
Other important factors include finding one made with natural ingredients, if the powder has been 3rd party tested to meet quality standards, was manufactured using GMP guidelines and made in an FDA registered facility.
Not all protein is created equal, and we hope this was helpful as you continue your health journey!
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