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Vega

Essential Plant-Based Protein, Creamy Vanilla

Creamy vanilla · Pea Protein · 46g serving

#300in Protein Powder(347)
✓ Gluten-Free✓ Vegan✓ Vegetarian✓ Non-GMO
1/3
XRay Score
26/100
Performance
P/kcal$P:F▾ CFb
At-a-Glance
25g
Protein /serving
3g
Fiber /serving
170
kcal /serving
14.7g
Protein /100kcal
Performance
ProteinEfficiencyValue forMoneyLeannessLow CarbFiber
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2.5 lb
US$26.99 for pack
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XRay Summary

  • Ranks #300 of 347 · XRay Score 26/100
  • Strength: Fiber (Top 35%)
  • Weakness: Low Carb (Bottom 86%)
  • Protein Source: Pea Protein
  • Flavor: Vanilla
  • Dietary: Non-GMO, Vegan, And Gluten-Free

Essential Plant-Based Protein, Creamy Vanilla by Vega falls below the category average in the protein powder category with an XRay Score of 26/100, placing #300 out of 347. Its strongest dimension is fiber (top 35%), contributing useful dietary fiber. On the flip side, this isn't the best pick for strict low-carb diets (bottom 86% of the category). It's powered by pea protein, a popular plant-based source with a strong amino acid profile. Flavor-wise, it features vanilla notes. Notably, as stated, this product is Non-GMO, vegan, and gluten-free.

How It Ranks

Ranked against 347 products in this category.

XRay Score5D weighted score across all dimensions
#300 of 347
26/100XRay 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
#232 of 313
8.3:126th percentile
Low Carbnet carbs per 100g — lower is better
#197 of 229
23.9g/100g11.0g/serving14th percentile
Fiberfiber per 100g — higher is better
#50 of 141
6.5g/100g3.0g/serving65th 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
···
#298
Bone Broth Shake 300g (Cacao)
Bone Broth Shake 300g (Cacao)
Freja
15.5g/100kcal26
#299
Protein Meal Replacement Blend (Strawberry)
Protein Meal Replacement Blend (Strawberry)
MyProtein
8.7g/100kcal26
#300
Essential Plant-Based Protein, Creamy Vanilla
Essential Plant-Based Protein, Creamy Vanilla
Vega
14.7g/100kcal26
#301
Performance, Protein + Creatine, Creamy Chocolate
Performance, Protein + Creatine, Creamy Chocolate
Vega
15.8g/100kcal25
#302
Weight Loss Shake, Plant Based Meal Replacement, Vanilla Creme
Weight Loss Shake, Plant Based Meal Replacement, Vanilla Creme
Naturade
12.5g/100kcal25
See all 347 ranked →

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
55%
Fat
15%
Carbs
30%

Nutrition

Macronutrient breakdown and product details.

NutrientPer Serving (46g)Per 100g
Energy170kcal369.57kcal
Protein25g54.35g
Total Fat3g6.52g
Sat. Fat1g2.17g
Carbohydrates14g30.43g
Fiber3g6.52g
Sugar0g0g
Sodium410mg891.3mg

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Vega Essential Plant-Based Protein, Creamy Vanilla
VegaEssential Plant-Based Protein, Creamy VanillaProtein Powder · Vanilla · Pea Protein · #300 of 347 Protein Powders
Gluten-FreeVeganVegetarianNon-GMO
XRay Score
26/100
Weighted across
5 dimensions
Protein Efficiency14.7 g/100kcalValue for Money—Leanness8.3:1 P:FLow Carb23.9g net/100gFiber6.5 g/100g
This productProtein Powder avg
Nutrition
/ serving 46g/ 100g
Calories170 kcal370 kcal
Protein25g54g
Fat3.0g6.5g
Carbs (total)14g30g
Fiber3.0g6.5g
Sugar0.0g0.0g
Macro Split
170kcal/svg
Protein
55%
Fat
15%
Carbs
30%
Protein Powder Rankings
Value
Rank
Protein Efficiency
14.7 g/100kcal
#284/347
Value for Money
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Leanness
8.3:1 P:F
#232/313
Low Carb
23.9g net/100g
#197/229
Fiber
6.5 g/100g
#50/141
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