Vega Sport Protein Powder Review

My In-depth Review of Vega Sport Protein Powder

Inspired by reputable vegan athletes like Brendan Brazier and Rich Roll, I started experimenting with a plant-based diet back in the summer of 2014. This was the first vegan protein powder I tried, and remember loving it.

Now, after taking my nutrition and supplements more seriously, I was looking forward to reviewing Vega Sport protein powder once again. Especially considering this is the new and improved performance blend from Vega, and it offers one of the most impressive nutritional profiles in the world of vegan protein powders. Let’s jump right into it.

Nutrition Review: Vega Sport Protein Powder Ingredients

Packing a whopping 30 grams of protein per serving, the actual protein ingredients in Vega Sport is a simple yet amino-rich mix that contains:

• Pea protein
• Pumpkin seed protein
• Organic sunflower seed protein
• Alfalfa protein

Unlike many vegan protein powders that are heavy on brown rice and grain-based proteins, Vega Sport Protein Powder combines sunflower and pumpkin seed protein, making it a grain-free option with only two grams of sugar. It’s among the few grain-free vegan protein powders that taste really good.

Further supporting its recovery-promoting capabilities, one serving of Vega Sport Protein Powder has about 5 grams of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) and anti-inflammatory powerhouses tart cherry, bromelain, and turmeric. In terms of branched-chain amino acids, it’s one the highest among vegan protein powder with BCAAs.

Vega Sport Protein Powder also contains black pepper extract, which is a derivative of piperine. This ingredient plays a role in a process in the liver called glucuronidation, which attaches a molecule (glucuronide) to certain drugs or substances (i.e. curcumin [or turmeric]) to signal for their urinary excretion. The black pepper extract inhibits this process so that the turmeric in Vega Sport Protein can be sent to the extremities of the body as opposed to getting consumed by glucuronidation in the liver.

Much to the dismay of some picky protein powder consumers, Vega Sport does contain natural flavors as the second ingredient. Many of us know that these flavoring agents can be a mystery in terms of where and how “natural” they are sourced. Nonetheless, it is non-GMO Project verified.

The primary source of sweetness stems from stevia extract, which is a little strong in this product as well as other Vega protein powders I have reviewed. But the new and improved recipe strikes a good balance and is actually quite delicious. (See stevia-free protein powders if you’re not into that sort of thing.)

All in all, in conducting my nutritional review of Vega Sport protein powder, I am a big advocate of supplements that have performance-minded, scientifically-supported ingredients, such as in the black pepper protected anti-inflammatories, recovery-boosting l-glutamine, and gut-friendly probiotics.

Additionally, one of my primary considerations in choosing a plant-based protein powder is the density of amino acids, particularly BCAAs and essential amino acids (EAAs). As such, I give Vega Sport protein powder an honest and well-earned 5 out of 5 ratings for the nutritional review.

Nutritional Review Rating: 5 out of 5

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Flavor Review: Does Vega Sport Protein Powder Taste Good?

There are six total flavors in the family of Vega Sport Protein Powder: Peanut Butter, Vanilla, Chocolate, Chocolate-Vanilla,  Berry, and Mocha. However, in this review, I’ll only be touching on the former three – Peanut Butter, Vanilla, and Chocolate. If I can get my hands on a couple of single-serving packets of the Mocha, Chocolate-Vanilla, and Berry flavors, I’ll update this review with my two cents on how those taste, but these three are consistently my favorite

Vega Sport Protein Vanilla Review

Because vanilla is my go-to flavor when consuming vegan protein powders, my tasting review of Vega Sport Vanilla was under meticulous scrutiny. The first thing I noticed was that it was very refined and powdery, like nutritious, protein-packed dust. In turn, the protein powder mixed smoothly into almond milk. This gave Vega Sport Protein Vanilla a velvety texture that was easy (enjoyable, even) going down the hatch.

Taking the approach of protein powder sommelier, the flavor profile is vanilla bean-forward with layers of cashew, graham cracker, and cheesecake. For a more basic interpretation, Vega Sport Protein Vanilla is smooth, sweet, and delicious.

In fact, it’s one of my favorites and I buy the product regularly. You can add a half scoop into a bowl of oatmeal for a complete flavor (and nutrition) transformation. Or turn a vegetable-dense, green smoothie into a milkshake with a full scoop. In short, Vega Sport Vanilla a universal option that tastes great, in my opinion.

Vega Sport Protein Chocolate Review

In my tasting review of Vega Sport Protein Chocolate, I found the texture to be equally as creamy as Vanilla. Combined with a smooth, easy-mixing texture, its flavor struck a chord on my palate with chocolate-fudge-brownie decadence. I try to stay humble and honest here in conducting my protein powder reviews, but Vega Sport Chocolate is a winner.

While I rarely purchase chocolate-flavored protein powders in large quantities, this one product that I would love to keep next to a good vanilla plant-based protein powder. It’s reminiscent to a Dutch dark chocolate flavor but smooth and creamy, not bitter or earthy. And like Vanilla, Vega Sport Chocolate protein powder pairs well with all sorts of applications. I am a fan of combining it in oatmeal, rich smoothies, and peanut butter.

Lastly, it’s important to note that both of these flavors are definitely on the sweet side. Those who are sensitive to stevia, or typically use mostly fruit in their smoothies, may want to proceed with caution. However, I personally think Vega created a performance protein powder that strikes a good balance in the level of stevia/sweetness. I tend to gravitate toward more savory applications that could use a boost of sweetness.

Flavor Review Rating 5 out of 5

Price Review: How Much Does Vega Sport Protein Cost?

Because the price of Vega Sport Protein Powder varies based on the seller, I am unable list a specific price tag. But what I can do is give you a value rating of the cost of Vega Sport Protein with respect to its overall quality, volume, and comparability to other vegan sport protein powders.

On the complete spectrum of vegan protein powders, Vega Sport is right in the middle in terms of price. Compared to similar products in its class, it’s actually a great deal. One can easily spend around $50 for a 2-pound tub of BCAA-rich, performance plant protein. But with Vega Sport, you can usually find 21-ounce tub priced under $40 (typically in the mid-to-high $30 range.) All in all, it’s a great product at a value.

Price Review Rating: 5 out of 5

Have you had Vega Sport Protein Powder? Do you find it to be one of the best-tasting protein powders or do you completely disagree? Let me know what you think of this product. Also, check out some of the related plant-based protein powders listed below.

Related Vegan Protein Powder Reviews

• Garden of Life Organic Sport Protein Powder Review
• Orgain Simple Protein Powder Review
• Garden of Life RAW Fit Protein Powder Review
• PlantFusion Complete Protein Powder Review
• MRM Veggie Elite Protein Powder Review