9. Gainful Protein Powder
BEST SUBSCRIPTION PROTEIN POWDER FOR WOMEN
Sometimes remembering to buy protein powder is just as hard as getting enough protein in your diet. The monthly subscription model allows you to pick your protein base (whey-based, plant-based, low lactose, ketogenic) and your health goals to determine the ideal formula for you. The company doesn’t have any third-party certifications, but they do adhere to strict quality control standards.
Lab results: It comes unflavored, but our experts like that you can select from eight flavor boosts to mix things up to your liking, including strawberry creme and chocolate peanut butter. We found that it blended nicely in tests, and found it especially smooth for a plant-based protein powder.
| Protein type | Plant or whey |
|---|---|
| Price per serving | $1.12 |
| Serving size | 1 scoop (30 g) |
| Flavors | Rich cocoa, sea salt caramel, Madagascar vanilla, caffe mocha, strawberry cream, chocolate peanut butter, cookies and creme, cinnamon toast |
| Nutrition facts | (may differ per person) 30g protein, 110 calories, 1g fat, 0.5g sat fat, 50mg sodium, 1g carbs, 0g fiber, <1g total sugar |
10. Nutricost Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate, Unflavored
BEST UNFLAVORED WHEY PROTEIN POWDER FOR WOMEN
Made from just grass-fed whey protein isolate, this unflavored powder easily goes in whatever you’re making, from overnight oats to smoothies and lattes — providing 30 grams of protein for only 130 calories. Since it’s quite concentrated, you can even use just half a scoop for a protein boost in your morning shake.
Lab results: Our experts love that the simplicity of the product plus the calcium content (whey is derived from animal or milk protein) provides the added boost you’re looking for, without any frills. It blends well and has a neutral flavor, but whey protein, in general, may be difficult to digest for some.
| Protein type | Whey |
|---|---|
| Price per serving | $1.58 |
| Serving size | 1 scoop (33 g) |
| Flavors | Unflavored, vanilla, chocolate |
| Nutrition facts | 30 g protein, 130 calories, 1 g total fat, 15 mg cholesterol, 120 mg sodium, <1 g total carb, 0 g fiber, <1 g total sugars, 0 g added sugars |