10 Organic Protein Powders Compared: Plain Ingredients & Blends

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An unsweetened everyday shake base

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At $29.95 for 19 stated servings, this works out to about $1.58 per serving before shipping. Its single organic pea ingredient gives you control over sweetness: add your own fruit or use it in a recipe rather than buying a pre-flavored blend. Compare it with sunflower if you want a different plant source; the serving sizes and protein amounts differ.

The trade-off The 15% discount requires a subscription; we compare the one-time price. The brand says ingredients and finished goods are third-party tested, but this guide does not establish results for your purchased lot. The page links a Proposition 65 notice.

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A pea-free protein ingredient

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A sweetened multi-ingredient protein shake mix

This one-ingredient pumpkin option costs $32.95 for 15 stated servings, about $2.20 each before shipping. It is a useful comparison for someone who prefers a seed ingredient to peas. Anthony’s offers a lower pack price for the same broad ingredient type, so compare the exact labels, serving sizes and quality documentation before paying the premium.

The trade-off The 15% discount requires a subscription; we compare the one-time price. The brand says ingredients and finished goods are third-party tested, but this guide does not establish results for your purchased lot. The page links a Proposition 65 notice.

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Adding protein to savory or sweet recipes

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A sweetened multi-ingredient protein shake mix

The $24.95 one-pound pouch supplies 16 stated servings, about $1.56 each before shipping. Sunflower offers a different ingredient from the more common pea powders. The label lists 15 grams of protein per serving; compare that with the 20 grams in the pea and pumpkin products rather than assuming equal scoops provide equal nutrition.

The trade-off The 15% discount requires a subscription; we compare the one-time price. The brand says ingredients and finished goods are third-party tested, but this guide does not establish results for your purchased lot. The page links a Proposition 65 notice.

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Comparing the cost of plain pumpkin protein

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A $17.29 one-pound bag makes this the lower pack-price pumpkin option in our comparison. Its ingredient list is straightforward, and the brand reports batch testing for gluten. Start with how you will use it: a plain powder lets you adjust a smoothie or baking recipe without committing to a sweetened drink flavor.

The trade-off The product page carries a California Proposition 65 warning mentioning lead, cadmium and arsenic. Organic certification and gluten testing do not establish absence of these contaminants; current lot-specific results are not established here.

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A hemp ingredient with fiber

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The 12-ounce pouch costs $16.99 and lists 13 grams of protein plus 7 grams of fiber per 30-gram serving. It suits shoppers looking for a hemp food ingredient rather than maximizing protein per scoop. The brand describes cold-pressed Canadian hemp seeds; this is a different nutrition profile from a pea protein isolate, not an interchangeable gram-for-gram substitute.

The trade-off Unflavored does not mean tasteless: some buyers mention grit or a noticeable flavor. The brand’s product-page rating spans the hemp product, potentially including pack sizes; it is separate from the iHerb comments summarized below.

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A lower cost per serving with one ingredient

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About $1.03 per stated serving makes this a useful budget comparison with Sprout Living’s plain pea powder. The current label lists 14g protein per 20g serving, so a cheaper serving does not mean an equal protein amount. Its single ingredient gives you control over sweetness; the manufacturer also identifies post-consumer recycled resin in the bottle.

The trade-off The current label differs from older 15g descriptions. The facility also processes major allergens; check the package if cross-contact matters to you.

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An unsweetened blend with a creamer base

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At about $1.90 per serving, this sits between plain pea powder and pricier seed blends. The pictured 36g label serving provides 21g protein from pea, brown rice and chia. It also includes an organic creamer base and natural flavors: useful distinctions if you want an unsweetened shake, but not a one-ingredient powder.

The trade-off Unsweetened does not mean free of flavors, oils or other added ingredients. The page contains changing formula descriptions; confirm the exact package before repeat purchases.

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A stevia-free blend with multiple plant sources

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This costs about $2.04 for a stated 28g serving with 22g protein. Pea, sprouted rice, seeds and legumes offer a broader ingredient mix than plain pea or hemp. The formula also contains an enzyme and probiotic blend; choose it for the composition you want rather than assuming those additions improve digestion.

The trade-off The manufacturer advertises an improved texture. Reviews span earlier versions, and the added enzymes and probiotics do not establish a personal digestive benefit.

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A six-ingredient blend without added flavoring

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A sweetened protein shake mix

At about $2.91 per stated serving, Epic is the premium blend in this group. Its current ingredient graphic combines pea, pumpkin, sunflower, cranberry and chia with Jerusalem artichoke inulin. A 38g portion supplies 26g protein. Compare that larger portion with the smaller servings elsewhere before judging price alone.

The trade-off The current label lists chia while older prose mentions sacha inchi. We follow the label. The lower subscription price requires recurring deliveries, and the brand links a Proposition 65 notice.

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A bulk hemp ingredient for an established routine

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About $1.22 per stated serving makes the large bag worth comparing with Navitas hemp if you already like this ingredient. The 30g serving lists 15g protein and 6g fiber. The reviewed Target listing is sold by iHerb; the brand’s own store was out of stock when researched.

The trade-off The retailer marks this listing final sale. Its reviews include older pack sizes and syndicated comments, so they do not establish a rating for this exact current 3lb bag. Peak Protein is the renamed 15G product, not a second distinct formula.