Protein powder companies are finally becoming gluten free, but it’s hard to compare options. To help, we’ve gathered 25 of the best gluten free protein powder brands in the comparison below.

Additionally, we selected the top 5 healthiest options, all being: gluten free, dairy free, soy free, and non-GMO. Read why we love these below, or skip to the comparison chart and judge for yourself.

Our Top 5 Gluten Free Protein Powder Picks

1. NutriBiotic Rice Protein

Product Overview

NutriBiotic’s Rice Protein is a high quality vegan product free of animal and dairy ingredients. Its production process doesn’t include any chemicals in any steps of the process, ensuring you a 100% natural product. It’s a great alternative for people looking for a good source of protein but are allergic to common additives found in many supplements. NutriBiotic’s goal is to keep it simple, delivering you a great naturally healthy, low carb, and no-worry supplement.

Our Thoughts

This product is one of the cleanest available. Being gluten-, soy-, dairy-free and part of the Non-GMO Project, it’s already a great supplement. However, taking a closer look also has shown us this is a truly chemical free product. It doesn’t any artificial flavoring processes nor does it contain any harmful pesticides, herbicides, or PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls). It only uses organic plant enzymes to separate the carbs and fiber from the protein, all while it’s completed under low temperatures to keep the amino acid profile in tact.

Aside from a clean manufacturing process, it was also cost effective. We bought this around $32 for a 3 pound tub. At 1080g of protein divided by 90 servings, that’s only 3 cents per gram! Most products only provide you with half that amount, and at a higher price point too.

2. Jarrow Formulas Brown Rice

Product Overview

Jarrow Formulas’ product is made from organic brown rice and is a naturally hypoallergenic and gluten free protein supplement. They use only natural processes to preserve the complete amino acid profile, which is necessary for vegetarian alternatives. They also use a chemical-free process to extract the protein from the brown rice. All in all, this is a great product for those looking for a vegan rice based supplement.

Our Thoughts

There’s not much else to say other than this is a great vegan brown rice supplement. It’s one of the few hypoallergenic products out there, and it provides great value for people with gastrointestinal sensitivity to milk and other dairy products. We chose it as one of our top picks mainly because of that factor. Supplement wise, a 1 pound tub cost us around $12 and provided 319g of protein, divided in 29 servings of 11g. At a price effectiveness standpoint, it’s actually pretty cheap relative to other smaller containers: only 4 cents per gram of protein.

3. Manitoba Harvest Hemp Pro 70

Product Overview

Manitoba Harvest Hemp Pro 70 is the world’s first water soluble hemp protein powder. It’s a completely plant based supplement, providing a complete amino acid profile while being easily digestible. It’s an ideal solution for athletes, professionals, and those who just want to manage their weight, and it’s a great addition to any vegan or vegetarian diet. It’s even been noted as a safe solution for diabetics due to its low amount of sugar content per serving.

Our Thoughts

This made our cut because it’s a great hemp supplement for people of all backgrounds and lifestyles. As mentioned before, it only has 2g of sugar per 4 tablespoon serving, while still providing 20g of protein at only 140 calories. It’s also a great source of Omega 3-6-9 nutrients providing 3.4g per serving. These are an uncommon factor in other products, but highly desirable. If you’ve never tried hemp, switching over can give your body a break from additive heavy whey based products. We bought it at roughly $24 per 2 pound bag (600g / 30 servings), so you’re looking at a cost of 4 cents per gram. That’s cheap for quality hemp like this.

4. Lifetime Life’s Basics Plant Protein

Product Overview

Life’s Basics product combines pea, hemp, concentrated rice, and chia seed powder to provide a rich plant-based supplement. Since it derives its protein from multiple sources instead of just one, this powder provides a wide range of complete amino acids. It’s also rich in Omega 3-6-9s as well as essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It’s vegan friendly as it doesn’t contain any yeast, milk, egg or any other animal byproducts or ingredients.

Our Thoughts

It’s a great vegan based supplement thanks to all of the features described above. To further add to the list of benefits, this product is also hypoallergenic, so people with allergies can use it safely without worry. On top of that, it also ranks low on the glycemic index scale. If you’re not familiar with this, it means that it’s a great product for people with diabetes because it won’t spike their blood sugar levels. In addition, when mixed with a smoothie, it will make you feel full for up to 4 hours. If you’re looking for a weight loss supplement or meal replacement, this is a good choice for you. We got it at only $22.50 per 1.22 pound container, getting 330g of protein (15 servings) at about 7 cents per gram. It was more costly than other products we’ve mentioned, but for the wide range of benefits it offers, we think it’s still a great investment.

5. Orgain Organic Plant-Based Powder

Product Overview

Orgain’s plant based powder is made from USDA-certified organic brown rice, chia, hemp, and pea sources free from harmful pesticides. It’s a completely vegan product as it doesn’t contain dairy or any other animal based ingredients. Although many plant based protein powders are gritty, Orgain has successfully manufactured one that has a smooth texture, similar to that of popular whey products. Additionally, it can serve as a great meal replacement.

Our Thoughts

This was out final contender for the final spot on our top 5 gluten free protein powders mainly due to its ease of use. Thanks to its non-gritty powder like consistency, it’s easily mixable into drinks and smoothies without that grainy feel. Because it can serve as a meal replacement too, it’s a great option for people on the run, or people who are trying to bulk up on natural protein without the fear of additives. Cost-wise, it’s on the higher end, but we netted a 2 pound container for around $32, making the cost per gram of protein about 6 cents. Each container provides 420g divided into 20 servings of 21g. It’s one of the few plant based powders that provides over 20g per serving, which we like.