Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides
8.0out of 10
MealFan score Ranked #10 of 20 protein powder we scoredSee the full ranking →
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Collagen Peptides

MealFan pickCleanest single ingredient collagen powder
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#10of 20 protein powder scored
Category average7.80.2 above average
OrgainOrganic Protein Protein PowderCompare head to head 9.2out of 10 Bob's Red MillAlmond Protein PowderCompare head to head 9.0out of 10 DESIGNER WHEYNATURAL 100% WHEY PROTEIN POWDERCompare head to head 8.5out of 10
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The catch

The 18g of protein is incomplete collagen missing tryptophan, so it supports skin and joints but does not count as a complete protein for muscle or a meal. (source)

The honest take

This is about as clean as a supplement gets on the label side. One scoopable ingredient from bovine hide, no sugar, no sweeteners, no seed oils, and 20g of collagen delivering 18g of protein in just 70 calories per serving. The catch for a health minded shopper is that collagen is an incomplete protein missing tryptophan, so those 18 grams should not be treated as a real muscle building or meal protein the way whey or a mixed diet would. The skin, hair, and joint benefits people buy it for are supported by some studies but the effect sizes are modest, so treat it as a nice to have add in rather than a must have.
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Nutrition per serving

2 scoops (20g)

70Calories
18gProtein
0gCarbs
0gFat
0gFiber
0gSugar
110mgSodium
Gluten freeDairy freePaleo friendlyNo added sugarKeto friendly

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People who want a single ingredient, unflavored collagen to stir into coffee or smoothies for skin, hair, and joint support.

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You are buying this as your main protein source, since collagen is incomplete and will not replace whey, eggs, or meat.

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Product MealFan Score ↕Protein ↕Calories ↕Sugar ↕Sodium ↕
Vital ProteinsCollagen Peptides this product8/1018g700g110mg
simply tera'sorganic whey protein 7.9/1021g1102g55mg
DymatizeSuper Mass Gainer Rich Chocolate 3.8/1052g128021g1600mg
Bob's Red MillAlmond Protein Powder 9/1020g1804g25mg
DymatizeISO100 Hydrolyzed Protein Powder 100% Whey Protein Isolate 8.1/1025g1201g180mg
Muscle MilkProtein Powder Supplement 8.1/1050g3003g0.1mg
LevelsWhey Protein 7.8/1024g1302g140mg
Optimum NutritionGold Standard 100% Whey Protein 7.8/1024g1202g130mg
BODY X FORTRESSSUPER ADVANCED WHEY PROTEIN 5.1/10n/a5178.6g660mg
ISOPUREProtein Powder 7.9/1025g1000g240mg
DESIGNER WHEYNATURAL 100% WHEY PROTEIN POWDER 8.5/1020g1102g90mg
Muscle MilkGenuine Protein Powder 8.1/1011g2700.4g24mg
Optimum Nutrition100% Whey Protein vanilla ice cream 7.9/1024g1201g130mg
⭐ Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides has the fewest calories and the least sugar of the 12 protein powder we compared.
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Typically about 27 dollars for a 9.33oz tub of 13 servings, roughly 2 dollars a serving. Prices move with promos and store, so check before you buy. Some links are affiliate links and never change our verdict.

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