Updated 2025

Best Calorie Value Under $30 Protein Powders for 2025

Find the most calories per dollar for bulking on a budget in the under $30 category. Compare products by price, protein content, and customer reviews.

From
$1.99
Best Value
15.3g/$
Top Brands
10
WINNER
Rule One Proteins Mass Gainer

๐Ÿ† Top 10 Best Calorie Value Under $30 Proteins (Analyzed 1694 Products)

ProductBrandPriceProtein/$RatingShop
Rule One Proteins Mass Gainer Rule 1 Proteins protein powder
Rule One Proteins Mass Gainer
BEST VALUE
Rule 1 Proteins$2512.8g
4.3
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Happy Viking Superfood Meal Plant Protein Powder Happy Viking protein powder
Happy Viking Superfood Meal Plant Protein Powder
Happy Viking$26.9947.4g
4.3
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MuscleTech 100% Mass Gainer Protein Powder MuscleTech protein powder
MuscleTech 100% Mass Gainer Protein Powder
MuscleTech$29.9911.7g
4.3
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Mutant Mass Extreme Gainer Mutant protein powder
Mutant Mass Extreme Gainer
Mutant$88.8815.4g
4.4
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Manitoba Harvest Hemp Yeah Balanced Protein and Fiber Powder Manitoba Harvest protein powder
Manitoba Harvest Hemp Yeah Balanced Protein and Fiber Powder
Manitoba Harvest$11.0140.9g
4.2
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Micro Ingredients Pea Protein Powder Micro Ingredients protein powder
Micro Ingredients Pea Protein Powder
Micro Ingredients$28.9936.6g
4.4
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Designer Protein Whey Natural 100% Whey Protein Designer Protein protein powder
Designer Protein Whey Natural 100% Whey Protein
Designer Protein$25.4943.2g
3.9
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Vega Original Protein Powder Vega protein powder
Vega Original Protein Powder
Vega$14.8433.7g
4.1
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Muscle Milk Genuine Protein Powder Muscle Milk protein powder
Muscle Milk Genuine Protein Powder
Muscle Milk$37.9927.0g
4.5
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Vega Protein Made Simple Vega protein powder
Vega Protein Made Simple
Vega$19.2430.4g
4.2
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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the cheapest under $30 protein?

The cheapest option is Jive 100% Grass Fed Protein Hydrator Clear Protein Powder at $1.99. However, Rule One Proteins Mass Gainer offers better value at 12.8g protein per dollar.

How much should I expect to pay?

Under $30 protein powders range from $1.99 to $351.99, with an average price of $37. Quality products typically fall between $30-$44.

Which brands make under $30 protein?

Top brands include Vega, BulkSupplements, NaturesPlus and 7 others. We track 10 different brands offering quality under $30 products.

How do I choose the best value?

Focus on protein per dollar (aim for 15.3g/$ or higher), check ratings and reviews, and consider your dietary needs. Our #1 pick Rule One Proteins Mass Gainer offers excellent value at 12.8g per dollar.

๐Ÿงช Nutrition Analysis

๐Ÿ’ช Protein Content

Average:18g
Highest:50g
Lowest:2g

๐Ÿ”ฅ Calories per Serving

Average:120 cal
Highest:1330 cal
Lowest:10 cal

๐ŸŒพ Carbohydrates

Average:9g
Highest:280g
Lowest:1g

๐Ÿ“ˆ Market Analysis

Brand Market Share

Vega
3%
BulkSupplements
3%
NaturesPlus
2%
Orgain
2%
Muscle Milk
2%

Price Distribution

Under $30
277 (63%)
$30-50
88 (20%)
$50-80
48 (11%)
Over $80
26 (6%)

๐Ÿฅ— Dietary Options & Allergens

79%
๐ŸŒพ Gluten-Free
348 of 439 products
64%
๐Ÿงฌ Non-GMO
283 of 439 products
39%
๐Ÿšซ๐Ÿซ˜ Soy-Free
172 of 439 products
36%
๐ŸŒฑ Vegan
156 of 439 products
35%
๐Ÿฅ‘ Keto-Friendly
155 of 439 products
35%
๐Ÿšซ๐Ÿฅ› Dairy-Free
152 of 439 products
22%
๐ŸŒฟ Organic
98 of 439 products
16%
๐Ÿฅ› Lactose-Free
70 of 439 products

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