"Since many protein soda options are fairly new, I decided to try a variety of options from four different brands, then rank them from worst to best. Each of these brands makes its sodas with whey protein isolate, which is akin to whey protein in protein shakes, only with the lactose and fat content removed. This helps the protein mix seamlessly when making a soda, which is then carbonated and sold in cans."
"Each of the 11 cans I sampled for this article contains between 15 and 30 grams of protein, with flavors ranging from classic soda options to unique and interesting ones. When taste testing, I focused on a few criteria, such as sweetness level, balance of flavors, and the presence of any fake sugary taste. I also kept in mind that these are called sodas for a reason, so I compared how these drinks would stack up to the craving of an actual soda."
"The Bucked Up peach mango contains 25 grams of protein and no sugar. On the 16-ounce can, there's an image of a peach and a mango. Since there are juicy looking fruits right on the front of the product, I assumed this soda would taste nice and fresh. Unfortunately, it didn't, and I wasn't a fan at all. Neither fruit flavor came across as if it was natural."
Protein sodas are made using whey protein isolate, which removes lactose and fat so protein mixes smoothly before carbonation and canning. Eleven cans from four brands were sampled, each containing 15–30 grams of protein and flavors ranging from classic soda profiles to unusual blends. Taste-testing evaluated sweetness, flavor balance, and any artificial sugary aftertaste, while assessing how closely each beverage satisfied a traditional soda craving. Many products aim for zero sugar while still tasting very sweet. One peach-mango option with 25 grams of protein and no sugar presented artificial fruit flavors and an overly sugary mouthfeel, with both fruit notes failing to seem natural.
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