Orgain Organic Protein vs Vega Performance Protein
The two biggest names in plant protein solve different problems. Orgain is the accessible option: a pea and rice blend at around 21g of protein per 150 calorie serving, sold everywhere from Costco to Amazon. Vega Performance Protein is the athletic option: pea, pumpkin seed and sunflower protein pushed to 30g of protein per serving, with more calories to match. Per 100 calories Vega actually carries more protein, which surprises people who assume the sportier label is heavier. Every number below is transcribed from the manufacturer’s nutrition label and verified by hand, then compared across every flavour we have checked.
The numbers, side by side
Values are shown as the range across every flavour we have verified (13 Orgain Organic Protein (Plant) flavours, 5 Vega Performance Protein + Recovery flavours). Winner is decided on the median flavour.
| Per serving | Orgain Organic Protein (Plant) | Vega Performance Protein + Recovery |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per serving | 21g | 30gWinner |
| Calories per serving | 140–160 kcalWinner | 170–180 kcal |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 13.1–15g | 16.7–17.6gWinner |
| Sugar per serving | 1g | 1g |
| Fiber per serving | 3–8gWinner | 1–2g |
| Fat per serving | 3–4.5g | 3–3.5gWinner |
| Serving size | 36–46g | 41–44g |
| Sugar alcohols | None | None |
| Other sweeteners | Stevia | Stevia |
| Protein sources | Pea Protein, Rice Protein | Pea Protein, Pumpkin Seed Protein, Sunflower Protein |
Ingredients worth noting
Orgain Organic Protein (Plant)
- High Oleic Oil: A seed oil from varieties bred so most of the fat is monounsaturated oleic acid, the same fat that dominates olive oil, with far less of the omega-6 linoleic acid that standard versions carry.
- Caffeine: A stimulant, and ingredient lists rarely state the amount.
Vega Performance Protein + Recovery
- Nothing flagged in any verified flavour.
Where they rank
Orgain Organic Protein (Plant)
- #6 of 7 in Best Plant Based Protein Powders
- #9 of 9 in Protein Powders Without Artificial Sweeteners
- #10 of 10 in Lactose Free Protein Powders
Vega Performance Protein + Recovery
- #5 of 7 in Best Plant Based Protein Powders
- #8 of 9 in Protein Powders Without Artificial Sweeteners
- #9 of 10 in Lactose Free Protein Powders
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more protein per calorie, Orgain Organic Protein (Plant) or Vega Performance Protein + Recovery?
- Vega Performance Protein + Recovery, with 17.6g of protein per 100 calories against 14g for Orgain Organic Protein (Plant) (median across all verified flavours).
- Which has more fiber, Orgain Organic Protein (Plant) or Vega Performance Protein + Recovery?
- Orgain Organic Protein (Plant), with 3–8g of fiber per serving against 1–2g for Vega Performance Protein + Recovery.
- Do Orgain Organic Protein (Plant) and Vega Performance Protein + Recovery contain sugar alcohols?
- Orgain Organic Protein (Plant): None. Vega Performance Protein + Recovery: None. This comes from the verbatim ingredient list of every flavour we have verified.
Every Orgain Organic Protein (Plant) flavour we have verified
Birthday Cake21g protein · 150 kcal · 14g / 100 kcal
Chocolate Caramel Sea Salt21g protein · 150 kcal · 14g / 100 kcal
Chocolate Peanut Butter21g protein · 160 kcal · 13.1g / 100 kcal
Cookies 'n Cream21g protein · 150 kcal · 14g / 100 kcal
Creamy Chocolate Fudge21g protein · 150 kcal · 14g / 100 kcal
Fruity Cereal21g protein · 150 kcal · 14g / 100 kcal
Horchata21g protein · 150 kcal · 14g / 100 kcal
Iced Coffee21g protein · 150 kcal · 14g / 100 kcal
Natural Unsweetened21g protein · 140 kcal · 15g / 100 kcal
Peanut Butter21g protein · 160 kcal · 13.1g / 100 kcal
Pumpkin Spice21g protein · 160 kcal · 13.1g / 100 kcal
Strawberries & Cream21g protein · 150 kcal · 14g / 100 kcal
Vanilla Bean21g protein · 150 kcal · 14g / 100 kcalEvery Vega Performance Protein + Recovery flavour we have verified
All numbers on this page are transcribed from each manufacturer’s published nutrition label and verified by hand, then compared across every flavour in our database. If you are tracking a daily protein target, the Protein Pal app lets you scan either powder and log it in seconds. See everything from Orgain Organic Protein (Plant) and Vega Performance Protein + Recovery, or browse all rankings and brands.
