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# Stop Overpaying for Supplements

 Last Updated: 2026-08-28

## How It Works

We analyze nutrition labels and calculate price per 100g of active ingredient. This reveals the true cost, stripping away marketing gimmicks like '30 servings' vs '2lb tub' to show you the real value.

We calculate the true cost by active ingredient, not marketing claims. Compare supplements fairly.

### The Problem With Supplement Labels

Supplement companies manipulate serving sizes to make their products appear cheaper. A "30 serving" tub might have 25g scoops while a competitor's "20 serving" tub has 35g scoops. Marketing claims like "best value" mean nothing when the math doesn't add up.

Price per serving is misleading. Container price doesn't account for concentration. The only metric that matters is price per 100g of active ingredient.

### Our Solution

We analyze nutrition labels and calculate the cost of pure active ingredient. For protein powder, we divide the container price by total protein content. For creatine, by total creatine. This levels the playing field and reveals the true value.

No sponsorships. No brand affiliations. Just data from nutrition labels and current prices.

### Why Trust Our Numbers?

- ✓ No brand affiliations or sponsorships
- ✓ Data straight from nutrition labels
- ✓ Regular price updates from Amazon
- ✓ Transparent calculation methodology
 [See our methodology](https://www.supplementmath.com/protein-powder/learn/methodology/index.md)

### Categories

#### Protein Powder

Compare 114\+ protein powders by price per 100g of protein, calories per 100g protein, sweetener type, and certifications.

 [Compare Protein Powders →](https://www.supplementmath.com/protein-powder/index.md)

### Learn & Tools

### [Guides](https://www.supplementmath.com/protein-powder/learn/index.md)

- [How SupplementMath Evaluates Protein Powders →](https://www.supplementmath.com/protein-powder/learn/methodology/index.md)
- [About SupplementMath →](https://www.supplementmath.com/protein-powder/learn/about/index.md)
- [Editorial Standards →](https://www.supplementmath.com/protein-powder/learn/editorial-standards/index.md)
- [Protein Types & Bioavailability →](https://www.supplementmath.com/protein-powder/learn/protein-types/index.md)
- [Sweetener Types & Blood Glucose Impact →](https://www.supplementmath.com/protein-powder/learn/sweetener-types/index.md)
- [Price per 100g Protein Explained →](https://www.supplementmath.com/protein-powder/learn/price-per-100g-protein/index.md)
- [Calories per 100g Protein Explained →](https://www.supplementmath.com/protein-powder/learn/calories-per-100g-protein/index.md)
- [Lead in Protein Powder →](https://www.supplementmath.com/protein-powder/learn/lead-in-protein-powder/index.md)
- [Protein Powder Certifications Explained →](https://www.supplementmath.com/protein-powder/learn/protein-certifications-explained/index.md)
- [Most Lead in Protein Powder →](https://www.supplementmath.com/protein-powder/learn/most-lead-in-protein-powder/index.md)
- [Which Certifications Test for Lead →](https://www.supplementmath.com/protein-powder/learn/certifications-lead-limits/index.md)
- [Protein Powders Without Certifications →](https://www.supplementmath.com/protein-powder/learn/protein-powder-without-certifications/index.md)
- [How to Compare Protein Powder Prices →](https://www.supplementmath.com/protein-powder/learn/how-to-compare-protein-powder-prices/index.md)
- [UK Protein Powder Buying Guide →](https://www.supplementmath.com/protein-powder/learn/uk-protein-powder-buying-guide/index.md)
- [Malaysia Protein Powder Buying Guide →](https://www.supplementmath.com/protein-powder/learn/malaysia-protein-powder-buying-guide/index.md)
- [Best Protein Powder for Muscle Gain →](https://www.supplementmath.com/protein-powder/learn/protein-for-muscle-gain/index.md)
- [Best Protein Powder for Fat Loss →](https://www.supplementmath.com/protein-powder/learn/protein-for-fat-loss/index.md)
- [Protein for Endurance Athletes →](https://www.supplementmath.com/protein-powder/learn/protein-for-endurance-athletes/index.md)
- [Best Protein Powder for Lactose Intolerance →](https://www.supplementmath.com/protein-powder/learn/protein-for-lactose-intolerance/index.md)
- [Best Vegan Protein Powder →](https://www.supplementmath.com/protein-powder/learn/protein-for-vegans/index.md)
- [Protein Powder for Beginners →](https://www.supplementmath.com/protein-powder/learn/protein-for-beginners/index.md)
- [Is Expensive Protein Powder Worth It? →](https://www.supplementmath.com/protein-powder/learn/is-expensive-protein-worth-it/index.md)
- [Whey vs Casein Price Comparison →](https://www.supplementmath.com/protein-powder/learn/whey-vs-casein-value/index.md)
- [Protein Powder Price Per Gram Calculator →](https://www.supplementmath.com/protein-powder/learn/protein-calculator/index.md)

### [Calculators](https://www.supplementmath.com/protein-powder/tools/index.md)

- [💸 Protein Waste Calculator →](https://www.supplementmath.com/protein-powder/tools/waste-calculator/index.md)
- [🎯 Protein Finder Wizard →](https://www.supplementmath.com/protein-powder/tools/product-finder/index.md)
- [⚖️ Protein Cost Comparison Tool →](https://www.supplementmath.com/protein-powder/tools/protein-cost-comparison/index.md)
- [📊 Live Price Rankings →](https://www.supplementmath.com/protein-powder/tools/live-price-rankings/index.md)
- [🔬 Protein Powder Density Calculator →](https://www.supplementmath.com/protein-powder/tools/protein-purity-analyzer/index.md)
- [💰 Daily Protein Cost Calculator →](https://www.supplementmath.com/protein-powder/tools/daily-protein-cost/index.md)
- [📦 Bulk vs Small Container Calculator →](https://www.supplementmath.com/protein-powder/tools/bulk-value-calculator/index.md)

### Ready to See the True Cost?

Compare protein powders by price per 100g of protein—the one number brands can't manipulate.

 [Start Comparing →](https://www.supplementmath.com/protein-powder/index.md)

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