Pea protein provides 80 g protein per 100 g of powder. A 40–50 g serving per meal hits the leucine threshold, triggering muscle building comparably to whey. A meta-analysis of 43 RCTs (Reid-McCann et al., Nutr Rev 2025) confirmed plant protein matches dairy for muscle outcomes.
How should I track Pea protein powder?
Pea protein powder is high in iron. Supplement tracking comes down to two things: measuring the supplement itself and logging everything around it. For powders like Pea protein powder, a kitchen scale beats a scoop — scoops typically deliver 10–20% more than the stated serving (Almiron-Roig et al., Appetite 2013, found portion errors of 50–200% for dense foods). For capsules and tablets, count-based tracking is simpler but still matters at multiple daily doses. The real tracking trap is what you mix supplements with — milk, fruit, or nut butter can turn a 30-calorie serving into a 400-calorie shake. Log each ingredient separately for an accurate total.