French Vanilla Protein Powder vs Just Plain Protein Powder
Both are Just Ingredients grass-fed whey blends with 22 g protein, monk fruit sweetening and third-party testing. Buy the French Vanilla if you want a flavored shake or smoothie base; buy Just Plain if you want a neutral powder for baking, oats and yogurt. The French Vanilla is 1.35 lb with 16 servings; Just Plain is a 30-serving tub, so check the per-serving price at your store before deciding.
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French Vanilla Protein Powder
4.9Choose the French Vanilla if you drink your protein and want a rich vanilla flavor that works in smoothies, coffee and yogurt bowls.
- Strong vanilla flavor buyers compare to melted vanilla ice cream
- 22 g protein from four real-food sources including grass-fed whey
- No artificial sweeteners, sugar alcohols or gums
- Works in smoothies, coffee, yogurt and baking
- Only 16 servings per 1.35 lb container
- Can be clumpy or gritty when mixing
- Does not mix well into hot liquid
- Higher sodium at 290 mg per serving
What separates them
| French Vanilla Protein Powder | Just Plain Protein Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Flavor | French vanilla from organic extract and vanilla bean | Plain with a hint of vanilla, described by some as sweet |
| Servings per container | 16 servings (612 g, 39 g scoop) | 30 servings (37 g scoop) |
| Calories | 150 per serving | 140 per serving |
| Carbohydrates | 9 g total, 5 g fiber, 2 g sugar | 5 g total, 2 g fiber, 2 g sugar |
| Fat | 4 g total | 6 g total, 5 g saturated |
| Sodium | 290 mg | 170 mg |
| Calcium | 150 mg | 240 mg |
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Price history
- French Vanilla Protein Powder: lowest $4.99 on Nov 2 at Sprouts.
- Just Plain Protein Powder: lowest $65.00 on Oct 29.
Prices at every store
French Vanilla Protein Powder
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Specs compared
| Spec | French Vanilla Protein Powder | Just Plain Protein Powder |
|---|---|---|
| Form | Powder | Powder |
| Protein Grams Per Serving | 22 g per serving | 22 g per serving |
| Serving Size | 39 Gram(s) [1 scoop] | 37g |
| Servings per Container | 16 | 30 Servings |
| Flavor | Vanilla | — |
| Net Contents | 1.35 lb(s); 612 Gram(s) | — |
| Calories | 150 Calorie(s) | — |
| Protein | 22 Gram(s) | — |
| Total Fat | 4 Gram(s) | — |
| Total Carbohydrates | 9 Gram(s) | — |
What reviewers say
French Vanilla Protein Powder
Reviewers praise the smooth texture and rich vanilla flavor, often comparing it to melted vanilla ice cream. Many appreciate the clean ingredient list and monk fruit sweetening. Some complain about clumping and poor mixing with hot liquids.
- Smooth, creamy texture with no chalkiness
- Excellent vanilla flavor
- Clean ingredients with no artificial sweeteners
- Mixes well in smoothies and shakes
- Can be clumpy or gritty when mixing
- Does not mix well with hot liquid
- Only 16 servings per container
Just Plain Protein Powder
Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1,295 ratings. Buyers like the clean ingredient list and neutral flavor that works in smoothies and baked goods, and many report no stomach upset. The main complaint is sweetness: some say it tastes sweeter than a plain protein should.
Questions and answers
- Which is better for baking?
- Just Plain. Its neutral flavor blends into banana bread, oats and baked goods without changing taste, and buyers report it mixes well. French Vanilla's stronger flavor will carry into what you bake.
- Which has more protein per serving?
- Both have 22 g per serving. French Vanilla uses a 39 g scoop and Just Plain a 37 g scoop, so Just Plain delivers the same protein from slightly less powder.
- Which is better for a post-workout shake?
- French Vanilla, if you want flavor without adding anything. Just Plain works too but tastes subtle, so most people mix it with fruit or cocoa.
- Is the French Vanilla worth it if it has fewer servings?
- Compare price per serving, not per tub. French Vanilla gives 16 servings and Just Plain 30, so Just Plain is usually the better value per gram of protein unless you specifically want the vanilla flavor.
- Do either contain artificial sweeteners?
- No. Both are sweetened with monk fruit and contain no sucralose, aspartame, ace-K or sugar alcohols. Neither uses stevia.
- Which mixes better in hot coffee?
- Neither is ideal in hot liquid, and buyers specifically report French Vanilla clumping in hot drinks. Let coffee cool slightly or whisk briskly before adding either.
