For years, 5% Nutrition didn't sell a protein powder. That changed when we realized we could offer a powder that honored Rich and his vision. That vision included the philosophy of consuming real food first. It also included the fact that we already had a real food carbohydrate blend, so why not make a real food protein powder? So we formulated the exclusive 5% Nutrition Protein Blend -  a combination of protein sources that come from real food only. 

What Is The 5% Protein Blend?

First off, it’s not a single blend used across all our protein supplements. Each formula uses the real-food protein sources that work best for that particular product. Let’s check out each real food protein source!

5% Nutrition Real Food Protein Sources - Ingredient Breakdown

Chicken Protein

Chicken protein is not common in a protein powder. Yet it is a high-quality slow-digesting complete protein source. Plus it’s naturally high in B vitamins, zinc, iron, potassium, sodium, and selenium. Also, it’s low in fat and carbohydrates. Using a premium protein source like this is yet another example of 5% innovation. 

Whole Egg Powder

Before whey, egg protein was the gold standard. Whole egg protein is a medium-digesting protein, giving lifters the benefits of longer-lasting protein. Egg also has a very high PER of 3. 9 (higher than whey). Its BV, Net Protein Utilization, and Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score all compare well with whey.⁽¹⁾

Bovine Collagen Peptides

Collagen is a protein that’s a primary building block of muscles, ligaments, tendons, bones, and skin. As you get older, it's important to add it to your supplement program. 5% uses only 100% beef collagen.⁽²⁾

Chickpea Protein

Chickpeas are an excellent protein source that contain several vitamins and minerals. It’s also another medium-digesting protein, like whole egg powder.⁽³⁾

Almond Protein Powder

Almond Protein is one of the real food protein sources in our delicious Real Food Protein Bars. Of course, it’s there because it adds to the sensational flavor of these Bars. But it’s also a good source of protein with a solid nutritional profile that features healthy fats. 

Pea Protein

Pea protein is a high-quality plant protein from yellow split peas. In plant protein products, pea is almost always combined with rice protein. This creates a complete protein because amino acids may be low in pea but not rice, and vice-versa.⁽⁴⁾

Rice Protein

As noted, pea and rice are almost always combined to create a complete, quality protein. This approach guarantees that every 5% protein source is effective. 

What 5% Nutrition Products Contain Our Protein Blend?

The following products use a combination of real food protein sources.

Shake Time

This is what a protein powder should be - real food sourced instead of yet another whey protein powder. Shake Time would have made Rich proud!

Real Carbs + Protein

This combination of real food carbs and protein sources is the ideal post-workout or early-morning shake. 

Snack Time

Have you tried these scrumptious single-serving squeezable pouches yet? If not, it’s time you did!

Real Meal Protein Bar

If you want a decadently delicious, high-protein, real food-based bar, this is it!

Recap

5% Nutrition takes its protein seriously. That’s why we didn’t just make a single Protein Blend and use it in everything. Each protein source comes from real food only. Instead of taking a supplement, it’s like consuming a whole food meal. So if you’re in the market for a protein powder, bar, or snack, there’s only one place to get it - 5% Nutrition!

References:

1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3905294/
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3. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173757/nutrients
4. Shanthakumar, P., Klepacka, J., Bains, A., Chawla, P., Dhull, S. B., & Najda, A. (2022). The Current Situation of Pea Protein and Its Application in the Food Industry. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 27(16), 5354. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27165354