1. Name the protein. Is it whey, egg, beef isolate, collagen, soy, or a blend? A source name alone does not verify a finished blend’s amino-acid balance.
2. Read the allergen statement. Dairy-free only addresses milk; the formula may still contain egg or fish. Check the complete formula and any cross-contact information that matters to you.
3. Compare on the same basis. Record serving weight, protein grams, and calories together. Check whether the products use different serving sizes. Include the milk, fruit, or other ingredients you add to the drink.
4. Separate sugar from sweetness. Check total sugars, added sugars, and the named sweeteners. Sugar-free and unsweetened do not mean the same thing.
5. Check the rest of the ingredients. Notice flavors, gums, emulsifiers, and botanicals. A short label can be easier to compare; it is not proof of safety or better nutrition.
6. Ask what was tested. A useful report identifies the product or lot, test date, and results. A sourcing claim or generic badge does not replace testing.
7. Match the powder to its job. Collagen contributes protein grams but is incomplete. For your main protein source, look for a complete protein source or a published amino-acid profile that supports a complete-protein claim. “Beef” alone does not establish this.

Paleo Pro · paleopro.com/pages/protein-label-checklist · General shopping guidance; follow any prescribed nutrition plan.