Premier Protein is a ready-to-drink dairy shake at $2.67 a bottle (retailer price) with 30g of protein and almost no fiber. Orgain Organic Protein is a plant powder you mix yourself at $1.90 a serving, with less protein but more than three times the fiber. They are not really solving the same problem, and the right pick depends on whether you value convenience or fiber more.
The Quick Comparison
| Premier Protein (RTD) | Orgain Organic Protein (powder) | Orgain Organic Meal Powder | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMRS Score | 4.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 (Orgain brand score) |
| Format | Ready-to-drink, dairy-based | Powder, mix with water/milk, plant-based | Powder, mix with water/milk, plant-based |
| Calories | 160 | 150 | 220 |
| Protein | 30g | 21g | 20g |
| Fiber | 2g | 7g | 11g |
| Sweetener | Sucralose + acesulfame potassium | Stevia (Reb A) | Stevia (Reb A) |
| Price | $2.67 (retailer) | $1.90 (brand, one-time) | $2.94 (brand, one-time) |
Full reviews: Premier Protein and Orgain.
Two Different Formats, Two Different Jobs
Premier Protein is a dairy-based ready-to-drink shake in an 11.5oz bottle. There is nothing to mix, nothing to measure, and no blender required. Orgain Organic Protein is a plant-based powder you scoop and mix yourself, in water, milk, or a smoothie. That difference in format matters as much as the numbers on the label: Premier Protein is built for someone who wants zero prep, and Orgain is built for someone who does not mind five extra seconds with a shaker bottle in exchange for control over what liquid goes in it.
We should also note that Premier Protein's $2.67 figure is a retailer price, since the brand does not sell direct at the time we checked. Orgain's prices are brand-direct.
Protein: Premier Protein Has the Edge, But Orgain Isn't Far Behind
Premier Protein delivers 30g of protein from milk protein concentrate and calcium caseinate, both dairy proteins with a complete amino acid profile. Orgain Organic Protein delivers 21g from a pea and brown rice blend, a 9g gap. If you are optimizing purely for grams of protein per bottle or scoop, Premier Protein wins outright. If you need a dairy-free or vegan option, that 9g gap is the cost of going plant-based here, and Orgain is the only one of these two that qualifies.
Premier Protein also sells an "Ultimate 42g" line at 220 calories and 42g protein, which is worth knowing about if 30g is not enough for you and you are staying in the Premier Protein lineup.
Fiber Is the Real Gap
This is where the two products diverge sharply. Premier Protein has 2g of fiber per bottle. Orgain Organic Protein has 7g, more than three times as much. Neither is trying to be a fiber supplement, but if you are drinking one of these daily and care about digestive regularity or satiety, Orgain's plant-based formula brings meaningfully more fiber along with the protein.
If fiber is your priority and you are willing to go up in calories, Orgain Organic Meal Powder outperforms both at 11g of fiber per serving, alongside 20g protein and 220 calories, for $2.94 one-time or $2.50 on subscription. It is worth considering if what you actually want is a meal, not just a protein top-up.
Sweeteners: Sucralose Blend vs Stevia
Premier Protein uses sucralose plus acesulfame potassium. Both Orgain products use stevia (Reb A) instead. If you are specifically avoiding artificial sweeteners, both Orgain products fit that goal and Premier Protein does not.
Vitamin Forms
Premier Protein discloses folic acid and cyanocobalamin (a standard B12 form) plus vitamin D3 at 6mcg (30% DV), across 24 total vitamins and minerals. Orgain Organic Protein's checked label shows 0% vitamin D and does not disclose other vitamin forms in our data, so we are not stating a full panel for it. Orgain Organic Meal Powder uses an organic food-based B vitamin blend (guava, holy basil, lemon) without a disclosed B12 amount, and also shows 0% vitamin D.
On disclosed vitamin D specifically, Premier Protein is ahead of both Orgain products, which show 0% on the labels we checked.
Price Per Serving
| Product | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Premier Protein | $2.67 | Retailer (no brand-direct store found) |
| Orgain Organic Protein | $1.90 one-time / $1.61 subscription | Brand-direct |
| Orgain Organic Meal Powder | $2.94 one-time / $2.50 subscription | Brand-direct |
Orgain Organic Protein is the cheapest of the three per serving, and Premier Protein sits in between the two Orgain products despite offering the least fiber and no organic ingredients disclosed. You are paying for the format (grab-and-go, no mixing) as much as anything else with Premier Protein.
Verdict by Use Case
Best for grab-and-go convenience
Premier Protein. Pre-mixed, no prep, and the highest protein count of the three at 30g. If you want to see how it stacks up against another budget-tier competitor, we cover that in Premier Protein vs SlimFast.
Best value for protein plus fiber
Orgain Organic Protein at $1.61 to $1.90 per serving, with 7g of fiber against Premier Protein's 2g. It also sweetens with stevia rather than sucralose, so if minimizing added sugar and artificial sweeteners together is the goal, see our low-sugar shakes roundup for more options in that lane.
Best if you actually want a meal, not a protein top-up
Orgain Organic Meal Powder, at 220 calories and 11g fiber, more suited to replacing a meal than either protein-focused option. For a wider look at how Orgain compares to other full meal replacements, see Orgain vs Garden of Life and Soylent vs Orgain.
Best for avoiding artificial sweeteners
Either Orgain product; both use stevia. Premier Protein uses sucralose and acesulfame potassium.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Premier Protein or Orgain better for weight loss?
Orgain Organic Protein has less protein but more fiber, which is associated with fullness; Premier Protein has more total protein per bottle. Neither replaces a full meal on its own at these calorie counts, and individual results vary.
Does Premier Protein have more protein than Orgain?
Yes. Premier Protein has 30g per bottle versus 21g for Orgain Organic Protein and 20g for Orgain Organic Meal Powder.
Why does Premier Protein have so little fiber?
Its protein sources are milk protein concentrate and calcium caseinate, both dairy proteins that do not carry fiber the way plant proteins like pea and brown rice do. Its 2g of fiber trails Orgain's plant-based options (7g and 11g).
Is Orgain cheaper than Premier Protein?
Orgain Organic Protein is cheaper at $1.90 (or $1.61 on subscription) versus Premier Protein's $2.67 retailer price. Orgain Organic Meal Powder, at $2.94, is slightly more expensive than Premier Protein per serving.
Can I buy Premier Protein directly from the brand?
We did not find a brand-direct store for Premier Protein at the time we checked; the $2.67 figure is a retailer price.
Which has better vitamin forms, Premier Protein or Orgain?
Premier Protein discloses vitamin D3 at 30% DV plus folic acid and cyanocobalamin. Both Orgain products show 0% vitamin D on the labels we checked, so Premier Protein is ahead on disclosed vitamin D specifically.
Bottom Line
Premier Protein and Orgain Organic Protein are not really competing for the same use case. Premier Protein is the convenient, higher-protein, dairy-based grab-and-go option at $2.67. Orgain Organic Protein is the cheaper, higher-fiber, stevia-sweetened plant powder at $1.90 to $1.61. If what you actually need is a meal rather than a protein boost, Orgain Organic Meal Powder at $2.50 to $2.94 is the better fit than either.
This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before changing your diet, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, managing a health condition or taking medication.
