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Vega

Essential Plant-Based Protein, Creamy Chocolate

Creamy chocolate · Pea Protein · 46g serving

#308in Protein Powder(347)
✓ Gluten-Free✓ Vegan✓ Vegetarian✓ Non-GMO
1/2
XRay Score
24/100
Performance
P/kcal$P:F▾ CFb
At-a-Glance
25g
Protein /serving
4g
Fiber /serving
170
kcal /serving
14.7g
Protein /100kcal
Performance
ProteinEfficiencyValue forMoneyLeannessLow CarbFiber
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iHerbBest value
2.03 lb
US$26.99 for pack
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XRay Summary

  • Ranks #308 of 347 · XRay Score 24/100
  • Strength: Fiber (Top 22%)
  • Weakness: Leanness (Bottom 89%)
  • Protein Source: Pea Protein
  • Flavor: Chocolate
  • Dietary: Non-GMO, Vegan, And Gluten-Free

Essential Plant-Based Protein, Creamy Chocolate by Vega trails most competitors in the overall ranking in the protein powder category with an XRay Score of 24/100, placing #308 out of 347. Its strongest dimension is fiber (top 22%), providing meaningful fiber per serving. On the flip side, the fat-to-protein ratio is higher than average (bottom 89% of the category). The protein base is pea protein — a vegan-friendly source gaining recognition for its digestibility. It comes in a chocolate flavor profile. This product also is Non-GMO, vegan, and gluten-free.

How It Ranks

Ranked against 347 products in this category.

XRay Score5D weighted score across all dimensions
#308 of 347
24/100XRay Score
Protein Efficiencygrams of protein per 100 kcal — higher is better
#284 of 347
14.7g/100kcal25.0g/serving18th percentile
Value for Moneygrams of protein per unit of currency — higher is better
No data
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Leannessprotein-to-fat ratio — higher is better
#278 of 313
6.2:111th percentile
Low Carbnet carbs per 100g — lower is better
#192 of 229
19.6g/100g9.0g/serving16th percentile
Fiberfiber per 100g — higher is better
#32 of 141
8.7g/100g4.0g/serving78th percentile

Leaderboard

XRay Score — Protein Powder (347 products)

RankProductProtein Eff.g/100kcalScore/100
#1
Impact Soy Protein (Unflavoured)
Impact Soy Protein (Unflavoured)
MyProtein
23.6g/100kcal98
···
#306
Premium Protein + Supergreens™, Berry
Premium Protein + Supergreens™, Berry
Vega
13.9g/100kcal24
—
Premium, Protein + Supergreens™, Mixed Berry
Premium, Protein + Supergreens™, Mixed Berry
Vega
13.9g/100kcal24
···
#308
Essential Plant-Based Protein, Creamy Chocolate
Essential Plant-Based Protein, Creamy Chocolate
Vega
14.7g/100kcal24
#309
Original Protein + Greens, Creamy Chocolate
Original Protein + Greens, Creamy Chocolate
Vega
13.9g/100kcal24
—
Plant-Based Protein + Greens, Creamy Vanilla
Plant-Based Protein + Greens, Creamy Vanilla
Vega
13.9g/100kcal24
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Performance

Visual comparison across the 5 dimensions and macronutrient split.

Radar

How this product compares on each dimension — overlaid on the category median (gray). Larger area is always better. Hover any label for raw values and formula.

ProteinEfficiencyValue forMoneyLeannessLow CarbFiber
This productAverage Protein Powder(n=347)
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Macro Split

170kcal/serving
Protein
53%
Fat
19%
Carbs
28%

Nutrition

Macronutrient breakdown and product details.

NutrientPer Serving (46g)Per 100g
Energy170kcal369.57kcal
Protein25g54.35g
Total Fat4g8.7g
Sat. Fat1.5g3.26g
Carbohydrates13g28.26g
Fiber4g8.7g
Sugar0g0g
Sodium450mg978.26mg

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Vega Essential Plant-Based Protein, Creamy Chocolate
VegaEssential Plant-Based Protein, Creamy ChocolateProtein Powder · Chocolate · Pea Protein · #308 of 347 Protein Powders
Gluten-FreeVeganVegetarianNon-GMO
XRay Score
24/100
Weighted across
5 dimensions
Protein Efficiency14.7 g/100kcalValue for Money—Leanness6.2:1 P:FLow Carb19.6g net/100gFiber8.7 g/100g
This productProtein Powder avg
Nutrition
/ serving 46g/ 100g
Calories170 kcal370 kcal
Protein25g54g
Fat4.0g8.7g
Carbs (total)13g28g
Fiber4.0g8.7g
Sugar0.0g0.0g
Macro Split
170kcal/svg
Protein
53%
Fat
19%
Carbs
28%
Protein Powder Rankings
Value
Rank
Protein Efficiency
14.7 g/100kcal
#284/347
Value for Money
—
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Leanness
6.2:1 P:F
#278/313
Low Carb
19.6g net/100g
#192/229
Fiber
8.7 g/100g
#32/141
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