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Protein Powder Cost-per-Gram Comparison
Which protein powder is actually the better deal? Price per container tells you almost nothing on its own, a $40 tub with 30 servings at 20g of protein each is a worse deal than a $25 tub with 25 servings at 25g each. Cost per gram of protein is the number that actually compares them.
Add each powder you're considering below: price, servings, and protein per serving. I'll rank them by cost per 30g of protein and flag the best value.
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Add a powder above to start comparing.
Questions about this tool
- Is cost per gram of protein the right metric?
- It's the most honest one for comparing powders as a protein source specifically. Price per serving alone hides differences in scoop size and protein content, and price per tub hides differences in how many servings it holds. Cost per 30g of protein puts every powder on the same footing.
- Is isolate worth paying more than concentrate?
- Isolate is more processed and usually carries slightly more protein and less lactose/fat per scoop, which can matter if you're sensitive to dairy or chasing a specific macro target. For pure cost-per-gram-of-protein value, concentrate is often cheaper and works fine for most people.
- Is cheaper whey protein worse?
- Not necessarily. Protein quality varies more by brand practices and third-party testing than by price alone. This tool compares cost, not quality, use it alongside real reviews and ingredient labels, not instead of them.