5% Nutrition - Real Carbs + Protein
5% Nutrition - Real Carbs + Protein
5% Nutrition - Real Carbs + Protein
5% Nutrition - Real Carbs + Protein
5% Nutrition - Real Carbs + Protein
5% Nutrition - Real Carbs + Protein
5% Nutrition - Real Carbs + Protein
5% Nutrition - Real Carbs + Protein
5% Nutrition - Real Carbs + Protein
5% Nutrition - Real Carbs + Protein
5% Nutrition - Real Carbs + Protein
5% Nutrition - Real Carbs + Protein

5% Nutrition - Real Carbs + Protein

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5% Nutrition Real Carbs + Protein is a whole-food-based meal replacement powder built around real food proteins and low-glycemic carbohydrates, designed to help you meet your daily protein and meal requirements without relying on the isolated, processed protein powders Rich Piana was famously outspoken against. Rich Piana was adamant about one thing when it came to protein powders — he didn't like them. He believed in whole food complete meals, and that thinking guided the creation of Real Carbs + Protein: 20 grams of whole food protein combined with 30 grams of whole food carbohydrates in a single scoop. A true bodybuilding protein blend must keep you in an anabolic environment to support lean muscle growth, and that's exactly what this formula does — protein sourced from an innovative complex of HydroBEEF™ Hydrolyzed Beef Protein, Whole Egg Powder, Chickpea Protein, and Organic Chicken Powder, creating a blend with variable digestion speeds that's extremely high in quality, purity, nitrogen retention, and bioavailability. Carbohydrates come from Whole Grain Oats, Sweet Potato, and Rice — all low glycemic. Available in Blueberry Cobbler, Banana Nut Bread, Chocolate, and Apple Cinnamon Pie. Mix 1-2 scoops with 8-16oz of water, milk, or your preferred beverage.†

What's Confirmed — 5% Nutrition Real Carbs + Protein (Per 1 Scoop)

  • Protein: 20g

  • Carbohydrates: 30g

Protein Blend

  • HydroBEEF™ Hydrolyzed Beef Protein — 97% protein, high BCAA content, low fat/cholesterol/sodium, slower-digesting than whey with a comparable Biological Value score

  • Whole Egg Powder — medium digestion speed, bioavailability score of 100, sourced from real whole eggs

  • Chickpea Protein — medium-fast digesting, vegan-based, high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals

  • Organic Chicken Powder — slow-digesting, high in B vitamins and minerals like selenium

Carb Sources

  • Whole Grain Oats, Sweet Potato, Rice — all low glycemic

  • Third-party tested — full test results available

  • Flavors: Blueberry Cobbler, Banana Nut Bread, Chocolate, Apple Cinnamon Pie

  • California Prop 65 Warning applies.

Exact calorie, fat, sugar, sodium, and fiber figures for this product's specific nutrition facts panel were not confirmed from available sources — send a label photo for the precise breakdown.

Four Proteins, Four Digestion Speeds

Real Carbs + Protein's four-source protein complex is deliberately built around varying digestion speeds rather than a single uniform protein source. HydroBEEF™ Hydrolyzed Beef Protein digests slower than whey, created through a special infusion process that preserves the amino acids, peptides, nucleotide fractions, vitamins, and minerals naturally found in beef — 97% protein with a high BCAA content and low fat, cholesterol, and sodium content. Whole Egg Powder sits at a medium digestion speed with an excellent bioavailability score of 100. Chickpea Protein digests medium-fast and contributes fiber, vitamins, and minerals alongside its protein content. Organic Chicken Powder rounds out the blend as a slow-digesting source rich in B vitamins and selenium. This combination creates a sustained anabolic response — exactly what you want from a whole food meal, rather than the rapid amino acid spike and clearance typical of a fast whey-only shake.†

Why HydroBEEF Specifically

HydroBEEF™ is a whole food protein created using a special infusion process specifically designed to preserve the full nutritional profile naturally found in beef — not just isolated protein, but the accompanying amino acids, peptides, nucleotide fractions, vitamins, and minerals that standard protein extraction methods typically strip away. This reflects Rich Piana's founding philosophy for the product: rather than another isolated, processed protein powder, Real Carbs + Protein was built to replicate the nutritional completeness of an actual whole-food meal.†

30g Low-Glycemic Carbohydrates — Real Food Sources

The carbohydrate side of the formula uses Whole Grain Oats, Sweet Potato, and Rice — all low glycemic sources that provide sustained energy release rather than a rapid blood sugar spike and crash. This carb sourcing mirrors 5% Nutrition's standalone Real Carbs product, reflecting the brand's consistent whole-food-first philosophy across its meal-replacement and carbohydrate product lines.†

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Is this the same formula as older versions of Real Carbs + Protein?
    The current formula uses a four-source whole-food protein blend (HydroBEEF, Whole Egg Powder, Chickpea Protein, Organic Chicken Powder) — if you've used an older version, confirm your current label matches this ingredient list, since 5% Nutrition has updated the protein sourcing over time.†

  2. Can this replace a whole food meal?
    That's the explicit design intent — Rich Piana specifically wanted this to function as a complete whole food meal replacement rather than a standard protein shake, combining real-food protein sources with real-food low-glycemic carbohydrates at 20g and 30g respectively.†

  3. Is this suitable for someone avoiding dairy or whey?
    Yes — the protein blend (beef, egg, chickpea, chicken) contains no dairy or whey-derived protein sources, making it a genuine option for anyone avoiding dairy-based proteins specifically.†

  4. When should I take Real Carbs + Protein?
    It can be enjoyed any time of day — post-workout, as a meal replacement, or anytime you need a convenient, real-food-based combination of protein and carbohydrates.†

How to Take 5% Nutrition Real Carbs + Protein

Mix 1-2 scoops with 8-16oz of water, milk, or your preferred beverage. Adjust the amount of liquid to achieve your desired consistency. Shake well and consume immediately. For best results, use a shaker cup or blender. Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight with the lid tightly secured. Consult a physician before use if pregnant, nursing, or having any medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.

Why Buy at Get Yok'd

  • Real-time inventory across all five Southern California stores

  • Available in Burbank, Glendale, Glendale Galleria, Pasadena, and North Hollywood

  • Authorized 5% Nutrition retailer — carrying Real Carbs + Protein alongside Real Carbs and the full 5% Nutrition lineup

  • Staff who can tell you which Real Carbs + Protein flavors are currently in stock

  • One of the best loyalty programs in the supplement industry — earn rewards on every purchase

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