Which is Best – Whey, Soy, or Pea Protein Powder? Essential Amino Acids Whey powders are often considered the "gold standard" due to their complete amino acid profile. , 2018) Grams of Essential Amino Acids per 100 Grams of Pea Protein Isolate and Whey Protein Isolate To discover more about these types of protein powder, check out my article comparing whey and pea protein. David Robinson, PhD UK Fitness ProMay 14 · 8 min read