Updated 2025

Best Protein Per Calorie Under $30 Protein Powders for 2025

Find the best protein to calorie ratio for lean gains in the under $30 category. Compare products by price, protein content, and customer reviews.

From
$1.99
Best Value
12.9g/$
Top Brands
10
WINNER
NATURE TARGET Whey Isolate Protein Powder

๐Ÿ† Top 10 Best Protein Per Calorie Under $30 Proteins (Analyzed 1740 Products)

ProductBrandPriceProtein/$RatingShop
NATURE TARGET Whey Isolate Protein Powder NATURE TARGET protein powder
NATURE TARGET Whey Isolate Protein Powder
BEST VALUE
NATURE TARGET$21.5919.3g
4.2
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Zammex Beef Bone Broth Protein Powder - Grass-Fed Hydrolyzed Collagen Zammex protein powder
Zammex Beef Bone Broth Protein Powder - Grass-Fed Hydrolyzed Collagen
Zammex$25.499.4g
4.6
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NOW Sports Nutrition, Sprouted Brown Rice Protein Powder NOW protein powder
NOW Sports Nutrition, Sprouted Brown Rice Protein Powder
NOW$23.331.1g
3.9
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Zammex 100% Grass-Fed Bone Broth Protein Powder Zammex protein powder
Zammex 100% Grass-Fed Bone Broth Protein Powder
Zammex$33.9511.2g
4.2
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Gainful Performance Whey Protein Powder Gainful protein powder
Gainful Performance Whey Protein Powder
Gainful$29.999.8g
4.3
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DRFOSTER Whey Protein Isolate Powder DRFOSTER protein powder
DRFOSTER Whey Protein Isolate Powder
DRFOSTER$20.2920.5g
3.9
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Mclovefy Multi Collagen Peptides Mclovefy protein powder
Mclovefy Multi Collagen Peptides
Mclovefy$32.4525.3g
4.5
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Boysea.Multi-Collagen Peptides Powder Boysea protein powder
Boysea.Multi-Collagen Peptides Powder
Boysea$21.9918.6g
4.6
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The Intelligent Health Hydrolysed Collagen Peptides Powder (Bovine) The Intelligent Health protein powder
The Intelligent Health Hydrolysed Collagen Peptides Powder (Bovine)
The Intelligent Health$45.5819.7g
4.4
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Vitamin Bounty Multi Collagen Complex Powder Vitamin Bounty protein powder
Vitamin Bounty Multi Collagen Complex Powder
Vitamin Bounty$42.9910.5g
4.6
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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the cheapest under $30 protein?

The cheapest option is Truvani Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptides at $1.99. However, NATURE TARGET Whey Isolate Protein Powder offers better value at 19.3g protein per dollar.

How much should I expect to pay?

Under $30 protein powders range from $1.99 to $239.96, with an average price of $34. Quality products typically fall between $27-$41.

Which brands make under $30 protein?

Top brands include Orgain, 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 12.9g/$ or higher), check ratings and reviews, and consider your dietary needs. Our #1 pick NATURE TARGET Whey Isolate Protein Powder offers excellent value at 19.3g per dollar.

๐Ÿงช Nutrition Analysis

๐Ÿ’ช Protein Content

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

๐Ÿ”ฅ Calories per Serving

Average:111 cal
Highest:1230 cal
Lowest:10 cal

๐ŸŒพ Carbohydrates

Average:7.8g
Highest:252g
Lowest:0.6g

๐Ÿ“ˆ Market Analysis

Brand Market Share

Orgain
3%
BulkSupplements
2%
NaturesPlus
2%
Isopure
2%
Garden of Life
2%

Price Distribution

Under $30
308 (68%)
$30-50
89 (20%)
$50-80
33 (7%)
Over $80
23 (5%)

๐Ÿฅ— Dietary Options & Allergens

80%
๐ŸŒพ Gluten-Free
361 of 453 products
63%
๐Ÿงฌ Non-GMO
287 of 453 products
38%
๐Ÿšซ๐Ÿซ˜ Soy-Free
172 of 453 products
36%
๐Ÿฅ‘ Keto-Friendly
161 of 453 products
35%
๐ŸŒฑ Vegan
159 of 453 products
34%
๐Ÿšซ๐Ÿฅ› Dairy-Free
155 of 453 products
22%
๐ŸŒฟ Organic
101 of 453 products
16%
๐Ÿฅ› Lactose-Free
74 of 453 products

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