I've tried numerous brands of plant based protein and typically default back to Orgain and Vega Sport as my regular supplemental source of the macro nutrient. That was until now. Optimum Nutrition got it right with their first attempt at plant protein powder.
First of all, its a straight forward protein powder, unlike Vega Sport, which has a few extras like probiotics and turmeric. This helps to keep the price down and more competitive as Vega Sport is more than $2 per serving. I bought a bottle at $21 from GNC via Amazon, which is just over a $1 per serving (19 servings in the bottle). For a $1 a serving, Optimum Nutritions plant protein is a bargain at 24g of protein per serving and providing a complete amino acid profile.
Where ON's plant protein shines is taste and texture. Orgain has always been my favorite protein (plant or otherwise) as its creamy and the right balance of flavor and sweetness (the creamy chocolate flavor is my go to flavor). ON's isn't as creamy nor is the chocolate flavor as strong, but ON did a great job masking the earthy taste typically associated with plant protein and having a lighter weight on the tongue (similar to coconut milk) making it easy to drink when mixed with water alone.
This will be my main plant protein going forward because its a good value (~$1 per serving for 24g protein/complete amino acid profile/organic), the taste is delicious and well balanced, and the texture makes it easily drinkable.
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Gold Standard Organic Plant Protein Powder
- 24 Grams of Protein Per Serving.
- Complete Profile of Essential Amino Acids for Muscle Recovery Support. 4 Grams of Naturally Occurring BCAAs.
- Pea, Brown Rice & Sacha Inchi Proteins. Complex of Ancient Grains & Pomegranate Powder.
- 100% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
- USDA Certified Organic & non-GMO.*
- Free of Artificial Colors, Flavors & Sweeteners.**
- Excellent Flavor & Mixability.
*Certification No: C0260499-NOPHPC-4. Certified Date: October 17, 2015
** Please refer to list of ingredients.
Why Gold Standard Plant?
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What Is It?24g of Plant-Based Protein Containing A Complete Profile of Essential Amino Acids for Muscle Recovery Support. |
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Why Gold Standard Plant?Muscles are Built Stronger With Exercise & Amino Acids from Protein, such as Optimum Nutrition's Gold Standard Plant. |
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| Price Per Unit | — | $1.05 / Ounce | $0.75 / Ounce | $1.02 / Ounce | $1.53 / Ounce | $1.68 / Ounce |
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| Sold By | — | My Nutrition Depot™ | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| flavor | Vanilla | Chocolate | Vanilla | Vanilla Ice Cream | Vanilla | Creamy Vanilla |
| protein source | — | blend, whey | pea, rice, blend | whey | pea | whey |
| weight | 1.77 pounds | 0.2 kilograms | 1.26 pounds | 5 pounds | 22.01 ounces | 1 pounds |
| target gender | unisex | unisex | unisex | unisex | unisex | unisex |
| carbohydrate info | 6.0 grams, 6.0 grams | — | — | 4.0 grams, 3.0 grams, 3.0 grams | 4 grams | — |
| energy info | 140.0 calories, 140.0 kilocalories | — | — | 120.0 kilocalories, 120.0 kilocalories | 130.0 calories, 90.0 kilocalories | 2 kilocalories |
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very sweet and it's good, because it is very economical.
The taste is very good. I really like this product. I always add this powder to my daily fruit shake.Without this powder, my fruit shake is no longer the same and not so sweet :)So, thanks a lot for a rich completely natural and vegan composition - Only because of this I bought this powder.The only thing is that the spoon is very big for me. I don't use that much powder at a time, because the powder is so sweet.So in a fruit shake for three person I use 1-2 teaspoon of powder.
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