What the tiers mean
Elite Brands
Averaging 9.0 or higher — consistently best-in-class
Top Shelf Brands
Averaging 7.5–8.9 — excellent, highly recommended
Solid Brands
Averaging 6.0–7.4 — some great flavors, some misses
Hasn't Impressed Us Yet
Below 6.0 average — we're still testing more flavors
Not Yet Ranked
These brands haven't reached the 3-flavor minimum needed for a full ranking yet. Check back as we test more flavors.
Ascent
2 tested
equip
1 tested · 2 pending review
GHOST
2 tested
KA'CHAVA
1 tested · 1 pending review
KOS
1 tested
Legion
1 pending review
MYPROTEIN
2 pending review
Orgain
1 tested
Perdi's
1 tested · 1 pending review
PEScience
1 tested · 1 pending review
Sprout Living
2 tested
Transparent Labs
2 tested
wellious
1 tested · 1 pending review
Common Questions
Which protein powder brand is best for the Ninja Creami?
Based on our testing, Levels consistently ranks at the top with the highest average score across multiple flavors. Any brand in the Elite or Top Shelf tier above is a reliable choice.
How many powders does a brand need to qualify for these rankings?
We require at least 3 tested flavors before ranking a brand. One great flavor doesn't make a brand reliable — we want to see consistency across the lineup.
Does the brand matter more than the specific flavor?
Both matter, but the specific flavor matters more. A great brand can have a weak flavor. We always recommend checking the individual powder review before buying.
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