Manufacturer category
Energy, Protein and Muscle Recovery Drinks
USDA's branded food database lists 1,646 energy, protein and muscle recovery drinks products; the median has 308 calories, 3.1 g of sugars, 9.7 g of protein and 110 mg of sodium per 100 g.
Products as manufacturers categorize them when they submit to USDA.
How energy, protein and muscle recovery drinks products are spread
Half of all energy, protein and muscle recovery drinks products have between 0.3 g and 6.5 g of sugars per 100 g
| Per 100 g | Lowest quarter up to | Median | Highest quarter from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 56 | 308 | 381 |
| Sugars | 0.3 g | 3.1 g | 6.5 g |
| Protein | 5.5 g | 9.7 g | 62.5 g |
| Sodium | 70 mg | 110 mg | 500 mg |
| Fiber | 0.3 g | 1.3 g | 4.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0.4 g | 1.6 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release; quartiles computed by GetFoodFacts.
How many are at or under FDA's claim lines, per labeled serving
| FDA threshold (per labeled serving) | Products | Share |
|---|---|---|
| "Low calorie": 40 calories or less per serving* | 41 of 1,646 | 2% |
| "High in fiber": 5.6 g or more per serving | 134 of 1,512 | 9% |
| "High in protein": 10 g or more per serving | 1,354 of 1,642 | 82% |
| "Low sodium": 140 mg or less per serving* | 445 of 1,642 | 27% |
| "Sugar free": less than 0.5 g per serving | 297 of 1,612 | 18% |
Source: 21 CFR 101.54, 101.60 and 101.61 (ecfr.gov). * Also per 50 g when a serving is 30 g or less; a product in a meal or entree category with a serving of 6 oz or more stands in for FDA's meal and main-dish products and is tested per 100 g: 140 mg of sodium, 120 calories (101.61(b)(5), 101.60(b)(3)). Counted per labeled serving, which since 2016 follows FDA's reference amounts for most products; the counts are not findings that any label complies; the protein line is before FDA's protein-quality correction (fda.gov).
Brands with the most energy, protein and muscle recovery drinks products
| Brand | Products |
|---|---|
| Orgain | 122 |
| Muscle Milk | 81 |
| Premier Protein | 60 |
| Optimum Nutrition | 56 |
| Boost | 50 |
| Garden of Life | 45 |
| Equate | 45 |
| Nutricost | 43 |
Aisles this category feeds
Every energy, protein and muscle recovery drinks product, A to Z
- 100% Plant-based Nutritional Shake, Decadent ChocolatePurely Inspired · 368 calories per 100 g
- 100% Plant-based Protein Shake Powder, Choco LoveEssential 10 Protein · 370 calories per 100 g
- 100% Plant-based Protein, VanillaDesigner Protein · 370 calories per 100 g
- 100% Whey 24 G Protein Roayl Caramel Cookie, Royal Caramel CookieGnc · 457 calories per 100 g
- 100% Whey Concentrate Protein Powder, Vanilla ShakeGold's Gym · 397 calories per 100 g
- 100% Whey Isolate Protein 25 G Powder, Orange DreamsicleDymatize · 367 calories per 100 g
- 100% Whey Isolate Protein 25 G Powder, Simple VanillaDymatize · 367 calories per 100 g
- 100% Whey Isolate Protein Powder, Cocoa PebblesDymatize · 375 calories per 100 g
- 100% Whey Protein 24 G Powder, Galactic Cookies & CreamGnc · 400 calories per 100 g
- 100% Whey Protein 24 G, 150 Calories, 3 G Sugar, Powder, High-flying S'moresGnc · 395 calories per 100 g
- 100% Whey Protein 24g Powder, High-flying S'moresGnc · 395 calories per 100 g
- 100% Whey Protein 25 G Powder, ChocolateMuscle Milk · 382 calories per 100 g
- 100% Whey Protein 25 G Powder, VanillaMuscle Milk · 394 calories per 100 g
- 100% Whey Protein 25 Grams Protein Powder, UnflavoredMuscle Milk · 368 calories per 100 g
- 100% Whey Protein 27 G Powder, ChocolateMuscle Milk · 361 calories per 100 g
- 100% Whey Protein Hydrolyzed Isolate Protein Powder, Chocolate Peanut ButterDymatize · 375 calories per 100 g
- 100% Whey Protein Plus 60 G Powder, Strawberry SmoothieSix Star · 370 calories per 100 g
- 100% Whey Protein Plus Supports Muscle Building & Recovery Immune Support From Vitamin C & Zinc Protein Powder Drink Mix, Vanilla CreamSixstar · 362 calories per 100 g
- 100% Whey Protein Powder, ChocolateEas · 385 calories per 100 g
- 100% Whey Protein Powder, VanillaEas · 385 calories per 100 g
- 100% Whey with Probiotics Protein 27 Grams Powder, VanillaMuscle Milk · 371 calories per 100 g
- 100% Whey+ Protein Powder, ChocolateEas · 385 calories per 100 g
- 100% Whey+ Protein Powder, Chocolate MilkshakePremier Protein · 367 calories per 100 g
- 16g Plant Protein Nutrition Shake, VanillaSoylent · 97 calories per 100 g
- 20g Protein Shake, MunchiesAlani Nu · 39 calories per 100 g
- 25g Protein Shake, Banana CremeMuscle Milk · 48 calories per 100 g
- 30 G Protein High Protein Shake, Cake Batter DelightPremier Protein · 48 calories per 100 g
- 35g Plant Protein, 0 G Sugar No Nut Butter CupOwyn · 65 calories per 100 g
- 40 G Protein, 0 G Sugar Ready-to-drunk Protein Shake, Cookies & CreamLean Body · 56 calories per 100 g
- Abbott, Eas, Advant Edge Pure Milk Protein Shake, Deluxe Dark ChocolateAbbott · 31 calories per 100 g
- Abbott, Eas, Advant Edge Pure Milk Protein Shake, Strawberry CreamAbbott · 31 calories per 100 g
- Abbott, Eas, Complete Protein Powder, ChocolateAbbott · 333 calories per 100 g
- Abbott, Eas, Lean 15 Protein Powder, VanillaAbbott · 333 calories per 100 g
- Abbott, Eas, Pure Whey Protein Powder, ChocolateAbbott · 395 calories per 100 g
- Abbott, Eas, Pure Whey Protein Shake, VanillaAbbott · 52 calories per 100 g
- Abbott, Ensure, Clear Nutrition Drink, Blueberry, PomegranateAbbott · 61 calories per 100 g
- Abbott, Ensure, Clear Nutrition Drink, Mixed FruitAbbott · 61 calories per 100 g
- Abbott, Ensure, Enlive Advanced Nutrition Shake, Milk ChocolateAbbott · 146 calories per 100 g
- Abbott, Ensure, Original Nutrition Shake, Milk ChocolateAbbott · 92 calories per 100 g
- Abbott, Glucerna, Diabetic Shake, Rich ChocolateAbbott · 80 calories per 100 g
- Advanced Nutrition Creamy Chocolate Meal Replacement ShakeSlimfast · 55 calories per 100 g
- Advanced Nutrition Shake, StrawberryEnsure · 148 calories per 100 g
- Advanced Nutritional Drink, Rich ChocolateBoost · 93 calories per 100 g
- Advanced Protein Powder, Chocolate FudgeDesigner Protein · 359 calories per 100 g
- Advantedge Lean 15 Protein Powder, Vanilla CreamAbbott · 333 calories per 100 g
- All-in-one Natural Nutritional Shake Drink MixVega · 385 calories per 100 g
- All-in-one Nutritional Shake, Bananas & CreamOrgain · 73 calories per 100 g
- Almond Milk, Mct Oil, Maca, Prebiotics Vanilla Essentials DrinkRemedy Organics · 54 calories per 100 g
- Almond Organic Plant Protein PowderLekithos · 357 calories per 100 g
- Almond Protein PowderBob's Red Mill · 409 calories per 100 g
- Amazing Grass, Protein Superfood Nutrition Shake, Chocolate Peanut ButterAmazing Grass · 442 calories per 100 g
- Apple Cinnamon Flavored High Protein Shake with OatsPremier Protein · 45 calories per 100 g
- Apple Cinnamon High Protein ShakePremier Protein · 45 calories per 100 g
- Apple Cinnamon Smooth & Creamy High Protein Shake with OatsPremier Protein · 43 calories per 100 g
- Apple Clear Therapeutic NutritionEnsure · 101 calories per 100 g
- Apple Fritter Flavored Foundation Protein Blend PowderArms Race Nutrition · 387 calories per 100 g
- Apple Melon Flavored Zero Carb Protein DrinkIsopure · 17 calories per 100 g
- Apple Pie Ala Cold Stone Flavored Syntha-6 Protein Powder Drink Mix, Apple Pie a La Cold StoneCold Stone Creamery · 426 calories per 100 g
- Apple Pie Flavored Low Carb Protein PowderIsopure · 312 calories per 100 g
- Avc Cranberry Hibiscus Cider Vinegar Drink MixSingle Sips · 417 calories per 100 g
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- the food and product records, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what each data type is and how branded records are submitted. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, rounding and Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- 21 CFR 101 subpart D, Nutrient content claims
- the thresholds for "low sodium", "sugar free", "high in". ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov