5. KOS Vegan Protein Powder
BEST ORGANIC PROTEIN POWDER FOR WOMEN
With wholesome ingredients like organic pea, flaxseed, quinoa, pumpkin seed and chia seed for protein, KOS has 20 grams of protein in one serving and only 2 grams of added sugar (though it does contain monk fruit and stevia extracts, which some may find has an aftertaste). You’ll also find a vitamin and mineral boost from fruits and veggies like apple, carrot and broccoli.
Lab results: Our testers were big fans of the chocolatey taste of KOS, which blends creamily, making it a great pick for smoothies. It’s super versatile and comes in other flavors like vanilla, chocolate chip mint, chocolate peanut butter, salted caramel coffee and blueberry muffin. The powder is USDA organic and does meet CCOF compliance standards. Our experts point out that the company also utilizes third-party testing to ensure all heavy metals and toxins are under the required limits.
| Protein type | Vegan |
|---|---|
| Price per serving | $1.12 |
| Serving size | 2 scoops (20 g) |
| Flavors | Vanilla, chocolate, unflavored, chocolate chip mint, chocolate peanut butter, salted caramel coffee and blueberry muffin |
| Nutrition facts | 20g protein, 160 calories, 6g fat, 4g sat fat, 330mg sodium, 9g carbs, 3g fiber, 2g total sugar, 2g added sugar |
6. Momentous Whey Protein Isolate
BEST WHEY PROTEIN POWDER FOR WOMEN
Highlighted as a winner in our recent GH Fitness Awards, this protein powder was developed with the help of registered dietitians and human performance specialists from elite professional sports teams. The grass-fed whey isolate from Momentous has 20 grams of protein per serving. It also features all nine essential amino acids and is naturally rich in branched-chain amino acids. You’ll find no artificial flavors and colors, and it’s sweetened with organic stevia leaf extract and comes in vanilla, chocolate and unflavored. But at more than $2 a serving, it’s one of the pricier options on this list.
Lab results: This powder boasts several third-party certifications for purity and safety, including NSF Certified Sport and Informed Sport Certified, which our registered dietitians appreciate. Our testers liked how the powder blended smoothly into protein shakes and smoothies. They also used the unflavored version in baked goods for a protein boost, and the consistency was great.
| Protein type | Whey |
|---|---|
| Price per serving | $2.30 |
| Serving size | 1 scoop (30 g) |
| Flavors | Unflavored, vanilla, chocolate |
| Nutrition facts | 20g protein, 100 calories, 1.5g fat, 140mg sodium, 3g carbs, 2g fiber, 0g total sugar |