Premier Protein flavours compared: what's different, and which to try first
Every Premier Protein flavour has much the same protein and calories, but not the same caffeine. Here's what changes from flavour to flavour.
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Premier Protein comes in a long list of flavours. Nutritionally they're very similar, so the choice mostly comes down to taste, and in one case, caffeine.
The flavours
Flavours seen on US retailer listings include Chocolate, Vanilla, Caramel, Cookies & Cream, Café Latte, Cookie Dough, Chocolate Peanut Butter and Strawberries & Cream. The range changes, and not every flavour is sold in every pack size.
What stays the same
Every ready-to-drink shake is sold as 30 g protein, at around 160 calories and about 1 g sugar per bottle. They're all sweetened with sucralose and acesulfame K.
What changes
- Caffeine. Café Latte has added caffeine, roughly the same as a cup of coffee. Chocolate has a trace from cocoa.
- Sodium and fat vary a little. For example, the chocolate label shows slightly more saturated fat than vanilla.
- Allergens. All are made from milk proteins. Some flavours may also carry nut or soy warnings, so check the label.
Our picks
Best for: Trying several flavours before buying a case
Premier Protein variety pack
Variety packs let you try flavours before committing to 12 or more bottles of one.
See options on Amazon.com (affiliate link, opens in new tab)Best for: A safe first choice
Premier Protein Chocolate
Chocolate and vanilla are the two flavours sold most widely.
Worth knowing: Contains a little caffeine from cocoa.
See options on Amazon.com (affiliate link, opens in new tab)Best for: A morning shake that replaces your coffee
Premier Protein Café Latte
Coffee-flavoured, with added caffeine at roughly the level of a cup of coffee.
Worth knowing: Avoid in the afternoon or evening if caffeine affects your sleep. Count it in your daily caffeine total if you're pregnant.
See options on Amazon.com (affiliate link, opens in new tab)The short version
- All flavours have 30 g protein and around 160 calories.
- Café Latte contains caffeine. Don't drink it late in the day.
- Buy a variety pack first, rather than a full case of one flavour.
Common questions
Do all Premier Protein flavours have the same protein?
The ready-to-drink shakes are all sold as 30 g protein. Calories, sugar and sodium vary slightly by flavour, so check the label of the one you buy.
Which Premier Protein flavours contain caffeine?
Café Latte has added caffeine. Chocolate contains a small amount naturally from cocoa. The other flavours shouldn't contain caffeine, but check the label.
Sources we checked
- Premier Protein Café Latte: caffeine content (Caffeine Informer)
- Premier Protein Vanilla 30g protein shake: nutrition and ingredients (H-E-B (retailer label listing))
- Premier Protein Chocolate 30g protein shake (H-E-B (retailer label listing))
This article is general information, not medical advice. Speak to a doctor, pharmacist or other qualified clinician about your own health, especially before starting a supplement or if symptoms are new, severe or worrying.
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