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Home » Fitness » Comparing Vegan Protein Powders: Vega Sport vs. Garden of Life Sport

Comparing Vegan Protein Powders: Vega Sport vs. Garden of Life Sport

By: Liz  /  Published: October 26, 2017  /  Updated: July 12, 2020  /   Leave a comment

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I’ve tried a lot of protein powder in my day, and I find it tricky to shop for due to varying serving sizes, amounts of protein per serving, pricing, and ingredients. Lately since I’ve decided to eat plant-based as much as I can, I’ve had to branch out into a new world: the world of vegan protein powders. So I thought I’d help out my fellow vegan protein shoppers by doing a full breakdown comparison of two fairly similar vegan protein powders: Vega Sport vs Garden of Life Sport.

Vega Sport vs Garden of Life Sport protein powder review. I compared the two and found out which one is the best value and is the best tasting.

Nutrition

Vega Sport and Garden of Life Sport have similar serving sizes as well as similar amounts of protein per serving, but Vega Sport has a slight edge here.

  • Vega Sport: 41g contains 30g protein
  • Garden of Life: 44g contains 30g protein

If you’re trying to build muscle, amino acids will be an important deciding factor as you choose a protein supplement, and Vega Sport contains more of each amino acid per serving than Garden of Life. Here’s a visual comparison:

Vega Sport vs Garden of Life Sport

Amino acid profile of Vega Sport (left) and Garden of Life.

Nutrition winner: Vega Sport


Price

At the time I’m writing this, Garden of Life Sport is available on Amazon for $34.62 for a 1 lb. 14 oz. container. That comes out to $0.04/gram. Vega Sport is available for $38.74 for a 1 lb. 13 oz. container, which works out to $0.05/gram. (This price difference mirrors my typical experience at Vitamin Shoppe when I purchase in-store.)

Because both protein powders have the same serving size and the same amount of protein per serving, the edge when it comes to value goes to the protein with the cheaper price per gram: Garden of Life.

Price winner: Garden of Life Sport


Taste and texture

The first vegan protein powder I tried was Vega Sport. Once I ran out, I headed to the store to get more but spotted Garden of Life Sport and tried that. It wasn’t until the GOL ran out and I switched back to Vega that I realized Vega Sport has a WAY better taste. It’s creamier, chocolatier, and less gritty.

Vega Sport vs Garden of Life Sport texture

Vega Sport (left) and Garden of Life Sport

My notes on texture: I bring my protein powders in a shaker to the gym along with 5g of creatine powder. After my workout, I add water and shake to combine. After mixing, the GOL protein powder develops a gross foamy layer on top, where the Vega Sport doesn’t. GOL is also grittier, and I often would find pieces of stuff (I assume coconut flakes) on my tongue. Kinda nasty.

Taste and texture winner: Vega Sport


Overall winner: Vega Sport

In the battle of Vega Sport vs Garden of Life Sport, I have to give the win to Vega Sport. Even though GOL is a tiny bit cheaper, the nutritional value, taste, and texture of Vega Sport are all better than those of GOL. And when I ran out of both and needed to re-up, I purchased Vega Sport. And them’s the facts!

So now that you know which one’s better, go get you some Vega Sport on Amazon! Here’s a handy shopping link (affiliate).

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Liz is a midwestern mom gone southern (accent in transition). She lives in North Carolina and loves cooking, baking, traveling, movies, crafts, hot and cold tea, wine, pizza and the occasional nap. She also revels in the fact she's a crazy cat lady.

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  1. Becky Kinard says

    January 14, 2018 at 9:49 pm

    Thanks for the review. I am trying protein powder right how through Herbal Life. Once I learned some different recipes for shakes they have been really good. I do okay with snacks and eating healthy but my most difficult time is at night because I love to snack.

    Reply
  2. Alissa Apel says

    January 5, 2018 at 12:05 pm

    This looks like a great one! I grew some squash and pumpkin. I’d bake the seeds, grind them up in a coffee grinder, and add it to my protein powders.

    Reply
  3. Katherine G says

    October 29, 2017 at 11:52 am

    Thanks for this comparison. I’m thinking about going back to drinking smoothies. I need to know about some great protein powders. I appreciate this post.

    Reply
  4. CourtneyLynne says

    October 28, 2017 at 12:58 am

    There are so many protein powders on the market these days that it can be rather tough to know what’s good or bad!!! Thanks for the comparison

    Reply
  5. Jaime Nicole says

    October 27, 2017 at 11:33 pm

    I’m pretty sure I need more protein in my diet. I’ll have to give Vega Sport a try soon!

    Reply
  6. Anjanette Young says

    October 27, 2017 at 5:51 pm

    Vega is the only protein shake I have been able to use. All the rest have been too hard on my stomach.

    Reply
  7. Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen says

    October 27, 2017 at 4:08 pm

    I haven’t tried protein powders. I didn’t know there’s a vegan and non-vegan. Thanks for the comparison.

    Reply
  8. Lori Vachon says

    October 27, 2017 at 1:45 pm

    Thanks for sharing this helpful comparison. Shopping can be so overwhelming with all the choices out there.

    Reply
  9. Danita says

    October 27, 2017 at 9:05 am

    We go through a good bit of protein powder here. I don’t think I realized there was such a thing as vegan protein powder. We’ll have to check it out…especially if it tastes better. Thanks!

    Reply
  10. Sandy N Vyjay says

    October 27, 2017 at 8:26 am

    Protein shakes are the fuel to kickstart the mornings. The fact that you have presented and compared vegan protein powders is very useful as we are vegetarians.

    Reply
  11. Heather ♥ thedomesticdiva.org says

    October 27, 2017 at 4:23 am

    I’ve been wanting to find a protein powder to incorporate into my daily diet. I recently switched to a vegetarian diet so it is definitely a high priority on my list now.

    Reply
  12. Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly says

    October 27, 2017 at 2:13 am

    Good Looking Out, Shakes are my breakfast preference weekday mornings, I am too busy for anything complicated and just don’t like a heavy breakfast before my morning commute.

    Reply
  13. Annemarie LeBlanc says

    October 27, 2017 at 12:54 am

    Is protein powder shakes included in a ketogenic diet? I’ve been thinking of trying that diet out because my friend said that it is a diet that does not believe that you should go hungry to lose weight. If protein powder shakes are allowed, then i am going to stock up on them. Thanks for the review!

    Reply
  14. Toni | Boulder Locavore says

    October 27, 2017 at 12:31 am

    This is really great to know! I have some friends asking about this. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  15. Sara Welch says

    October 26, 2017 at 10:50 pm

    I had no clue they had vegan options for this. My mind is blown and I’m pretty excited to go get some!

    Reply
  16. Sheena Tatum says

    October 26, 2017 at 10:49 pm

    There is nothing worse to me than having to try a new protein powder. They’re usually costly so you don’t want to get one you hate because then you have to suffer through using it, haha. I love the honest reviews like this so I know what I’m getting beforehand.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      October 26, 2017 at 11:47 pm

      Yes! When you’re buying gigantic canisters and then it’s awful, it’s the worst feeling.

      Reply
  17. Wendy Polisi says

    October 26, 2017 at 10:47 pm

    I have to say, I’ve never heard of these brands. That’s probably because I don’t use protein powder but one day I might and I appreciate having the reviews so I’m ready!

    Reply
  18. Theresa says

    October 26, 2017 at 10:40 pm

    Thank you for this comparison! I was just talking to my husband about different protein powders and we were unsure what the best one would be since we’re both newbies to the protein powder world. We’ll be sure to pick up Vega Sport to try!

    Reply
  19. Carol Cassara says

    October 26, 2017 at 10:31 pm

    It’s good to know that there’s a vegan alternative for vegans who would like to have more protein in their diets! This is really awesome! I like that you shared your experiences with both brands.

    Reply
  20. AnnMarie John says

    October 26, 2017 at 10:27 pm

    I don’t really know much about protein shakes so it’s good to read posts like this to help me decide! I’d love to check out Vega Sport and see if I like it!

    Reply
  21. kristi says

    October 26, 2017 at 8:35 pm

    I always look for high protein numbers for our daughter, she gets migraines and the doctor mentioned protein is a huge fighter against migraines.

    Reply
  22. Rosemary Palmer says

    October 26, 2017 at 8:12 pm

    My son is always looking for better protein powders so I will try this for him. He likes to make smoothies for breakfast and a snack. We aren’t Vegan but I will read more advantages of this over other protein powders.

    Reply
  23. Dana says

    October 26, 2017 at 8:02 pm

    Cool I think I need to increase my protein intake to help with that snacky feeling at night!

    Reply
  24. michele d says

    October 26, 2017 at 7:08 pm

    I need more protein in my life but never knew the difference until now. This is great tips and information.

    Reply
  25. Pam Wattenbarger says

    October 26, 2017 at 6:50 pm

    Protein powders can be so hit or miss. Thanks for sharing the review so we know which vegan protein powder is better!

    Reply
  26. Tonya says

    October 26, 2017 at 6:11 pm

    I’ve tried the GOL protein powder and wasn’t a huge fan of the taste. I’ve noticed that’s pretty common when it comes to the powders though and they do seem to taste better as I get used to them. I’ve not tried Vega Sport but I may need to try that next.

    Reply
  27. Crystal says

    October 26, 2017 at 5:23 pm

    I was doing really well with my overall health, including my weight. Protein made all the difference. I’m needing to get on track, and Vega Sport sounds like the better option.

    Reply
  28. Heather says

    October 26, 2017 at 5:21 pm

    It’s always hard to know which is best because they are so similar. I appreciate you doing the legwork and figuring out which is the best bang for your buck.

    Reply
  29. Maureen says

    October 26, 2017 at 5:07 pm

    I haven’t tried vegan protein before, I love that there are options. Interesting to learn more about the comparison of the two, appreciate the education!

    Reply
    • Pam says

      October 26, 2017 at 7:48 pm

      I have tried a few vegan protein powders before, but not these. I definitely appreciate the comparison too.

      Reply
  30. Maureen says

    October 26, 2017 at 4:39 pm

    It is so interesting that two vegan proteins are not the same. Glad you shared the differences so that it can help guide others to which one will be the best possible option for them.

    Reply
  31. Sarah Bailey says

    October 26, 2017 at 2:29 pm

    There are so many protein powders on the market that I am sure it is really hard to know which one you should use for yourself, this is great for vegans’s looking to give it a whirl.

    Reply
  32. Makeba Giles says

    October 26, 2017 at 2:15 pm

    With so many protein powders out there, it’s good to see people putting in work to compare and recommend the better powders out there. Great review/contest!

    Reply
  33. Amber Myers says

    October 26, 2017 at 2:10 pm

    Interesting! I’ve never tried protein powder before. I’m not sure if I need it or not. I just try to drink plenty of water and take my vitamins.

    Reply
  34. Joline says

    October 26, 2017 at 1:50 pm

    The timing’s perfect. We just ran out of protein powder. TBH taste is the number one thing we consider so it’s great that you broke it down like this for us!

    Reply
  35. Lisa says

    October 26, 2017 at 1:29 pm

    As a former user of protein powders, I was made aware of checking the ingredients. Some of the ones I was using had forms of sugars in them. Basically, defeating the purpose! Good head to head review of these protein powders!

    Reply
  36. Jennifer Johnson says

    October 26, 2017 at 12:40 pm

    It is so hard to pick a good protein powder!! I have started to prefer the premade liquid ones, I never seem to mix them right.

    Reply
  37. Marysa says

    October 26, 2017 at 12:00 pm

    I always wonder about protein powders. It is tough because so many of them have ingredients I don’t like or a funky taste. Thanks for sharing your comparisons!

    Reply
  38. Janet says

    October 26, 2017 at 11:43 am

    I’m a fairly new vegan and need more protein in my life. Vega Sport looks like something that would be beneficial and I’m going to check it out.

    Reply
  39. Kimberly says

    October 26, 2017 at 11:38 am

    My husband used to make shakes with protein powders. I know that there is a lot of difference between flavours etc. This would be really helpful for someone who uses these regularly!

    Reply
  40. Heather Johnson says

    October 26, 2017 at 11:22 am

    I could totally use a little extra protein in my diet. Your comparison is super helpful in choosing one to try out!

    Reply
  41. Tracey says

    October 26, 2017 at 11:22 am

    Thanks for this post! I only use vegan protein so this is helpful to have these reviews. I’ll definitely be trying Vega.

    Reply
  42. Bill Sweeney says

    October 26, 2017 at 10:34 am

    I need to give Vega Sport a try. I’ve heard that plant based protein powders are just as good as animal based ones, and that they’re healthier for you. Thanks for this.

    Reply
  43. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says

    October 26, 2017 at 10:27 am

    Great review. The taste is what always determines what I buy if the health benefits are almost the same. I cannot stand horking down gross protein shakes.

    Reply
  44. Tomi C says

    October 26, 2017 at 9:34 am

    I have a protein shake every day. It’s part of my commitment to a healthier me. I do find several variances in taste, texture and what I call “mixability”. You know how it mixes. Some of the powders don’t mix well leaving that powder collection at the top. I will have to check out Vega Sport.

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  45. candy says

    October 26, 2017 at 9:31 am

    Protein is something we get plenty of with all the food we raise, hunt and put up for the year. For those who need to take a supplement I can see where this would be helpful and beneficial.

    Reply
  46. Robin rue says

    October 26, 2017 at 9:08 am

    I definitely do not get enough protein in my diet. Fact. I would be interested in trying the Vega Sport because it seems like an easy way to up my protein intake.

    Reply

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