protein
Protein supplements
Half of the 8,985 protein supplements in the NIH label database that print an amount list 16 g or less per serving; the middle half list 2 g to 24 g (DSLD version 9.4.0, January 2026). The 543 products whose only supplement ingredient is protein list a median of 6 g.
- Products listing it
- 10,0888,985 print an amount; 72 list it inside a blend without an amount
- Median per serving
- 16 gmiddle half 2 g to 24 g
How much protein do supplements contain?
The median product lists 16 g per serving. One in ten lists 1 g or less, one in ten 30 g or more. The amount printed most often is 1 g (1,680 products).
Products by amount of protein per serving
8,985 products, log scale; extreme 0.2% at each end left out of the drawing.
Source: Supplement Facts rows of every product's current label, NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database version 9.4.0; amounts in one measure (weight).
Which products list the most protein?
On-market products, per serving, with a plausible amount: the rule leaves out likely entry slips, such as an amount far beyond every other label with no %DV or strength on the label to back it (each product page still shows its own amount, marked).
- 100% Casein Protein Cookies 'N CreamBody Attack Sports Nutrition89 g
- 100% Casein Protein Strawberry Banana CreamBody Attack Sports Nutrition88 g
- 100% Casein Protein Strawberry CreamBody Attack Sports Nutrition88 g
- Super Mass Gainer Gourmet VanillaDymatize83 g
- Super Mass Gainer Rich ChocolateDymatize83 g
- Clear Iso Whey BlackberryBody Attack81.7 g
- Mass Tech StrawberryMuscleTech Performance Series80 g
- MASS TECH Extreme 2000 Vanilla MilkshakeMuscleTech Performance Series80 g
Have the amounts changed over the years?
Products whose current label entered DSLD in 2011 list a median of 20 g; those entered in 2025, 16 g.
| Year | Products | Median per serving |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 232 | 20 g |
| 2012 | 366 | 15 g |
| 2013 | 640 | 15 g |
| 2014 | 605 | 20 g |
| 2015 | 600 | 20 g |
| 2016 | 460 | 20 g |
| 2017 | 495 | 17 g |
| 2018 | 479 | 20 g |
| 2019 | 418 | 11 g |
| 2020 | 787 | 10 g |
| 2021 | 644 | 10 g |
| 2022 | 675 | 10 g |
| 2023 | 773 | 11 g |
| 2024 | 983 | 11 g |
| 2025 | 828 | 16 g |
Source: DSLD label entry dates and amounts, current labels.
In which products and brands?
Products listing protein by DSLD product type
Brands listing it most: Nature's Plus (122), NutraBio (117), Dymatize (94), Core Nutritionals (94), GNC Pro Performance (88), Irwin Naturals (87), Syntrax (84), MET-Rx (79), Garden of Life (79), NOW Sports (79).
Every product listing protein
10,088 products, A to Z by name (page 75 of 202), each with the amount its label prints; an amount far outside what other labels print is marked as a possible slip.
- HoneyZest Energizing BlendAmazing Herbsno amount
- HoneyZest Soothing BlendAmazing Herbsno amount
- Hormone-Support for HerXtendlife1 g
- Hot Chocolate Vanilla Creme Brulee FlavorThe Functional Chocolate Company2 g
- Hot CocoaNutraBio Performance20 g
- Hot Cocoa Collagen LatteVital Proteins9 g
- Hot FlashSource Naturals1 g
- Huge Whey Strawberry CheesecakeHuge Nutrition23.5 g
- Hyaluronic Acid 100 mgSource Naturals1 g
- Hyaluronic Acid 50 mgSource Naturals Skin Eternal1 g
- Hyaluronic Acid 50 mgSource Naturals SE Skin Eternal1 g
- Hyaluronic Joint ComplexSource Naturals1 g
- HydraplenishGreenLife · off the market1 g
- HydraplenishNature's Way1 g
- Hydraplenish Plus MSMNature's Way · off the market1 g
- Hydraplenish With MSMNature's Way · off the market1 g
- Hydraplenish with OptiMSMNature's Way1 g
- Hydrate Low Calorie Electrolyte Drink Natural Lemon-Lime FlavoredShaklee Performance · off the marketno amount
- Hydrate Low Calorie Electrolyte Drink Natural Orange FlavoredShaklee Performance · off the marketno amount
- Hydrate Natural Grape FlavorAIVIAno amount
- Hydrate or Die CoconutBUBS Naturalsno amount
- Hydrate or Die LemonBUBS Naturalsno amount
- Hydrate or Die OrangeBUBS Naturalsno amount
- Hydrate Tangy Tangerine FreezeH2O Overdrive · off the market4 g
- Hydrate+ Endurance Electrolyte Drink Natural Lemon-Lime FlavoredShaklee Performance · off the marketno amount
- Hydrate+ Endurance Electrolyte Drink Natural Orange FlavoredShaklee Performance · off the marketno amount
- Hydration + Collagen Lemon LimeVital Proteins · off the market5 g
- Hydration + Collagen Tropical BlastVital Proteins · off the market5 g
- Hydration FactorMRMno amount
- Hydration Multiplier Acai BerryLiquid I.V.no amount
- Hydration Multiplier Lemon LimeLiquid I.V.no amount
- Hydro Durance Orange CoolerABB Performance · off the market1 g
- Hydro Durance WatermelonABB Performance · off the market1 g
- Hydro GainerChaotic-Labz30 g
- Hydro Isolate Peak Milk ChocolateInner Armour Sports Nutrition25 g
- Hydro Isolate Peak VanillaInner Armour Sports Nutrition25 g
- Hydro Isolate Protein Lava CakeMRI Performance · off the market25 g
- Hydro Isolate Protein Salted CaramelMRI Performance25 g
- Hydro Isolate Protein Vanilla BeanMRI Performance25 g
- Hydrolyzed Beef Gelatin 550 mgNOW2 g
- Hydrolyzed CollagenVitamin World4 g
- Hydrolyzed CollagenSundown Naturals4 g
- Hydrolyzed CollagenBiotech Nutritions10.8 g
- Hydrolyzed CollagenPuritan's Pride4 g
- Hydrolyzed Collagen + Probiotics Dark Chocolate FlavorDivine Health16 g
- Hydrolyzed Collagen + Vitamin CCalifornia Gold Nutrition5 g
- Hydrolyzed Collagen 1000 mgtnvitamins4 g
- Hydrolyzed Collagen 2,500 mgFull Life2.5 g
- Hydrolyzed Collagen PeptidesMicro Ingredients10 g
- Hydrolyzed Collagen PeptidesNatures Craft9 g