Ready-to-Drink Protein Shake
30.0gprotein / 100g160 cal · 3.0g fat · $$$ · Quality 0.95
Protein Pasta (legume-based, dry)
22.0gprotein / 100g350 cal · 2.5g fat · $$ · Quality 0.75
There's a meaningful protein-density gap here: Ready-to-Drink Protein Shake runs 30.0g per 100g against Protein Pasta (legume-based, dry)'s 22.0g, roughly 8.0g more per equal weight.
Ready-to-Drink Protein Shake also carries the stronger amino acid profile (high biological value, typically whey/milk protein blend), while Protein Pasta (legume-based, dry) is lit_estimate, typically lentil or chickpea flour.
On price, Protein Pasta (legume-based, dry) wins clearly — $$ against Ready-to-Drink Protein Shake's $$$.
The dietary-restriction question settles this for a lot of people before the macros even matter: Protein Pasta (legume-based, dry) is vegan, Ready-to-Drink Protein Shake isn't.
Ready-to-Drink Protein Shake's typical serving also delivers more leucine (2600mg vs Protein Pasta (legume-based, dry)'s 1600mg) — relevant if the goal is maximizing the muscle-protein-synthesis trigger per meal, not just total grams.
The real deciding factor is dietary fit, not macros: choose Protein Pasta (legume-based, dry) if you need it to be plant-based, choose Ready-to-Drink Protein Shake otherwise — the protein numbers are close enough that diet compatibility should lead.
Full nutrition comparison
| Per 100g | Ready-to-Drink Protein Shake | Protein Pasta (legume-based, dry) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 30.0g | 22.0g |
| Calories | 160 | 350 |
| Fat | 3.0g | 2.5g |
| Carbs | 6.0g | 55.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 11.0g |
| Quality score | 0.95 | 0.75 |
| Relative cost | $$$ | $$ |
| Prep time | 0 min | 10 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, ready-to-drink protein shake or protein pasta (legume-based, dry)?
Ready-to-Drink Protein Shake has 30.0g of protein per 100g compared to Protein Pasta (legume-based, dry)'s 22.0g.
Which is lower in calories?
Ready-to-Drink Protein Shake is lower in calories per 100g, at 160 vs the other's 350.