Premier Protein vs Pure Protein shake
Two 30 g shakes, 20 calories apart.
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Pure Protein's Complete Protein Shake is less familiar to most shoppers than Premier Protein, but on the label it's a strong rival. We compared the Pure Protein flavor we track with Premier's shake line on grams of protein per 100 calories.
Verdict: Pure Protein's Complete Protein Shake beats Premier Protein on protein per calorie (21.4 vs 18.8): the same 30 g, with 20 fewer calories.
Side by side
| Per serving | Pure Protein Complete Protein Shake | Premier Protein Shake |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 bottle (11 fl oz / 325 mL) | 1 shake (11.5 fl oz) |
| Protein | 30 g | 30 g |
| Calories | 140 | 160 |
| Protein / 100 cal | 21.4 | 18.8 |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 47 | 53 |
| Leaderboard rank | #3 of 143 | #16–#21 of 143 |
| Price / serving | Not confirmed | $1.67–$2.67 3 of 6 flavors priced |
| $ / 10 g protein | — | $0.56–$0.89 3 of 6 flavors priced |
| Flavors tracked | 1 | 6 |
| Source | label | label 1 label 2 label 3 label 4 label 5 label 6 |
Flavors included (same label numbers unless the table shows a range):
- Premier Protein Shake: Chocolate, Vanilla, Caramel, Strawberries & Cream, Cinnamon Roll, Pumpkin Spice
Where the prices come from (one-time snapshots, per serving at that pack size, not store shelf prices): Premier Protein Protein Shake – Chocolate: $19.99 for 12-pack on Amazon (sold by Amazon.com), one-time price seen 2026-10-30; Premier Protein Protein Shake – Vanilla: $19.99 for 12-pack on Amazon (sold by Amazon.com), one-time price seen 2026-10-30; Premier Protein Protein Shake – Strawberries & Cream: $31.98 for 12-pack on Amazon (sold by Amazon.com), one-time price seen 2026-10-30.
What the numbers say
A clean 20-calorie gap. Both list 30 g of protein; Pure Protein's is 140 calories, Premier's 160. That puts Pure Protein at #3 of 143 on our leaderboard, tied with David Protein Milkshake – Vanilla for the best score of any shake we track.
Slightly smaller bottle. Pure Protein lists 1 bottle (11 fl oz / 325 mL); Premier lists 1 shake (11.5 fl oz). So Pure Protein fits the same protein into a little less liquid.
Range and price. We track one Pure Protein shake flavor (Galactic Brownie Batter) against 6 Premier flavors. We have Amazon prices for 3 Premier flavors ($1.67–$2.67 a shake), but none yet for the Pure Protein shake, so the value question is still open.
Which one should you pick?
- Calories are your budget: Pure Protein Complete Protein Shake (21.4 g protein per 100 calories).
- Most protein in one serving: Pure Protein Complete Protein Shake and Premier Protein Shake (30 g).
- Price: we've only confirmed a price for Premier Protein Shake ($1.67–$2.67 a serving, $0.56–$0.89 per 10 g of protein), so we can't call a value winner yet.
- Taste: check the shared 👍/👎 votes next to each product on The Hoard Board. They never change the rank, but they make a good tiebreaker.
Caveats
We track only one Pure Protein shake flavor, so other flavors may differ. Serving sizes differ between products, so compare the protein and calories, not the package. All nutrition numbers come from the published sources linked in the table, checked between 2026-10-29. We rank by grams of protein per 100 calories only; we don't track sugar, fat, sodium, ingredients or allergens. This is general information, not dietary advice.
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Disclaimer: All numbers come from manufacturer labels, brand websites and restaurant nutrition pages on the dates shown on the leaderboard. They can change without notice, vary by location, flavor or customization, or differ from the product in your hand. Always check the current label. This article is general information only and is not medical, dietary or health advice.