Pea Protein Isolate
1 scoop (30g)Protein per 100g80.0g
Calories per 100g375
Fat per 100g6.0g
Carbs per 100g5.0g
Fiber per 100g4.0g
Leucine (per serving, est.)2100mg
Typical cost$$
Quality 0.82
DIAAS-adjusted, low in methionine, high in leucine for a plant source
veganvegetariangluten-freedairy-free
Why Pea Protein Isolate shows up in protein-forward diets
The most common base for vegan protein blends because pea protein carries an unusually high leucine content for a plant source — the amino acid most directly tied to triggering muscle protein synthesis.
Serving-size math
A 1 scoop (30g) portion delivers 24.0g of protein and roughly 112 calories. Scaled per 100 calories, that works out to 21.33g of protein — useful for comparing against other foods on a calorie-matched basis rather than a weight-matched one.
Prep tip
Blend rather than shake — pea protein is more prone to a chalky, gritty texture in a plain shaker bottle than whey is.
Best for
- vegan muscle building
Allergens
Contains: legume (not peanut).
Frequently asked
How much protein is in pea protein isolate?
80.0g per 100g, or 24.0g per 1 scoop (30g).
Is pea protein isolate a complete protein?
It's a moderate-quality protein source: DIAAS-adjusted, low in methionine, high in leucine for a plant source.