Plant-based protein powders [1] are taking over the world! OK, maybe not. Maybe just your blender. With more and more people moving toward eating a more plant-based diet [2], there are so many protein powders to choose from! Made from different plant proteins, each one offers a unique nutritional panel, and these are the best ones for weight loss [3].
Whether you're drinking a straight-up protein shake [4] or a protein smoothie [5], choose the ones that suit your nutritional needs but also the ones that offer the most protein with the fewest number of calories. Keep in mind that the serving sizes vary, so take that into consideration when comparing these products.
| Protein Powder | Main Protein Source | Serving Size | Calories | Carbs (g) | Sugars (g) | Fiber (g) | Protein (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aloha Organic Protein Powder Vanilla [7] | pea, hemp seed, pumpkin seed | 2 scoops (37g) | 140 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 18 |
| Amazing Grass Pure Vanilla [8] | pea, hemp, chia, quinoa | 1 scoop (31g) | 120 | 6 | 4 | less than 1 | 20 |
| Espira by Avon Creamy Vanilla [9] | pea, artichoke, sprouted amaranth, sprouted quinoa | 1 scoop (30g) | 120 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 21 |
| Garden of Life Sport Vanilla [10] | pea, sprouted navy bean, sprouted lentil, sprouted garbanzo bean, cranberry seed | 1 packet or 2 scoops (42g) | 160 | 4 | 2 | less than 1 | 30 |
| Nutiva Organic Plant Protein Superfood Smoothie Vanilla [11] | pea, sunflower, pumpkin, hemp | 1 scoop (31g) | 110 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 22 |
| Ora Organic So Lean & So Clean [12] | pea, brown rice, hemp | 2 scoops (30g) | 120 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| Orgain Organic Protein Sweet Vanilla Bean [13] | pea, brown rice, chia seed | 2 scoops (46g) | 150 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 21 |
| PlantFusion Complete Protein Vanilla [14] | pea, artichoke, sprouted amaranth, sprouted quinoa, algae | 1 scoop (30g) | 120 | 2 | 0 | less than 1 | 21 |
| Shakeology Vanilla Vegan [15] | pea, oats, chia seeds, rice, quinoa | 1 scoop (38g) | 150 | 16 | 4 | 7 | 16 |
| Tone It Up Organic Protein Vanilla [16] | pea, pumpkin seed | 1 scoop (23g) | 90 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 15 |
| Trader Joe's Pea Protein Vanilla [17] | pea | 2 scoops (34g) | 130 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 20 |
| Yuve Vanilla Bean [18] | pea, brown rice | 1 scoop or 1 packet (35g) | 110 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 15 |
| VeganSmart Pea Protein Vanilla [19] | pea | 2 scoops (39g) | 140 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 20 |
| Vega Sport Vanilla [20] | pea, pumpkin seed, sunflower seed, alfalfa | 1 scoop (41g) | 150 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 30 |