Dr. Ana-Maria Temple rates 11 protein powders on ingredient simplicity, organic certification, no sweeteners, and third-party testing. Truvani Plain Unflavored and Naked Whey Unflavored score 10/10. Garden of Life gets 5/10 for stevia and a long ingredient list.
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Protein powder rating 0 to 10. My favorite products contain fewest ingredients, organic, no sweeteners of any kind, and certificate of analysis. Garden of Life regular flavors, 5 out of 10. They contain stevia, natural flavors, and a long list of ingredients. Equip, 6 out of 10. Not organic, natural flavors, stevia leaf extract. Tribe plant-based, 6 out of 10. Not organic, long list of ingredients, natural flavors, and stevia leaf extract. Orgain, 6 out of 10. Natural flavors, stevia leaf extract, and long list of ingredients and additives. Ballerina Farm Protein Powder, 7 out of 10. Ingredients are well-sourced, not organic, and I didn't find any third-party testing. Contains stevia and monk fruit. Ancient Nutrition, 7 out of 10. Contains sweeteners, natural flavors, and I can't find their certificate of analysis. Love the grass-fed whey and organic regenerative A2 milk. Be Well by Kelly, 8 out of 10. Clean ingredients, does contain stevia, can't find certificate of analysis. Just Ingredients, 8 out of 10. Contains whole food proteins, not 100% organic, and contains sweeteners. FlavCity, 8 out of 10. Has great ingredients for adults, too many ingredients children. Truvani Plain Unflavored, 10 out of 10, my favorite. Organic, third-party tested, simple ingredient. Naked Whey Unflavored, 10 out of 10, one ingredient, grass-fed whey.