Soy Protein Isolate
90.0gprotein / 100g375 cal · 1.0g fat · $$ · Quality 0.9
Hemp Protein Powder
50.0gprotein / 100g380 cal · 10.0g fat · $$$ · Quality 0.5
Soy Protein Isolate is in a different weight class here, protein-wise: 90.0g per 100g vs Hemp Protein Powder's 50.0g, a 40.0g difference that's more about food category than food quality.
Soy Protein Isolate also carries the stronger amino acid profile (one of the highest-quality plant proteins, near-complete on its own), while Hemp Protein Powder is lit_estimate, lower protein density than other powders, modest lysine.
Budget-wise, Soy Protein Isolate runs meaningfully cheaper per typical serving ($$) than Hemp Protein Powder ($$$).
Soy Protein Isolate's typical serving also delivers more leucine (2450mg vs Hemp Protein Powder's 1150mg) — relevant if the goal is maximizing the muscle-protein-synthesis trigger per meal, not just total grams.
If raw protein density is what you're optimizing for, Soy Protein Isolate wins clearly. Choose Hemp Protein Powder instead if its lower fat, cost, or prep time matters more to you than the extra grams.
Full nutrition comparison
| Per 100g | Soy Protein Isolate | Hemp Protein Powder |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 90.0g | 50.0g |
| Calories | 375 | 380 |
| Fat | 1.0g | 10.0g |
| Carbs | 2.0g | 30.0g |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 20.0g |
| Quality score | 0.9 | 0.5 |
| Relative cost | $$ | $$$ |
| Prep time | 1 min | 1 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, soy protein isolate or hemp protein powder?
Soy Protein Isolate has 90.0g of protein per 100g compared to Hemp Protein Powder's 50.0g.
Which is lower in calories?
Soy Protein Isolate is lower in calories per 100g, at 375 vs the other's 380.