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Dymatize ISO100 Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Isolate vs Vega Performance Protein + Recovery (formerly Vega Sport Premium Protein)
Dymatize scores higher overall (8.7 vs 8.1 out of 10) and leads on four of the five factors we score.
Updated September 2026 from our full reviews · How we score
An all-isolate whey with a hydrolyzed fraction: 25 g protein and about 2.7 g leucine per 120-calorie scoop, with Informed Choice testing.
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Vega's sport protein, formerly Vega Sport Premium Protein: 30 g plant protein, tart cherry and a probiotic per scoop, NSF Certified for Sport.
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The short answer
Choose Dymatize if…
- Lifters who want a low-carb, low-fat isolate
- People with mild lactose sensitivity
- Drug-tested athletes
- Calorie-conscious dieters
- You care most about efficacy, value, experience, transparency
Choose Vega if…
- Vegan athletes in drug-tested sports
- Dairy- and gluten-free diets
- Lifters who want 30 g of plant protein per scoop
Side by side
| ISO100 Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Isolate | Performance Protein + Recovery (formerly Vega Sport Premium Protein) | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.7 / 10 | 8.1 / 10 |
| Efficacy (30%) | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| Quality & Purity (25%) | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| Value (20%) | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| Experience (15%) | 8.9 | 7.2 |
| Transparency (10%) | 8.5 | 8.0 |
| Form | Powder | Powder |
| Serving | 1 scoop (32 g)71 servings per container | 1 scoop (41 g)20 servings per container |
| Testing & certifications | Informed Choice | NSF Certified for Sport |
| Dietary | Gluten-free | Vegan, Dairy-free, Gluten-free |
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| Flavors | 8 (Gourmet Chocolate, Gourmet Vanilla, Fruity Pebbles…) | 5 (Vanilla, Chocolate, Mocha…) |
| Creator video reviews | 5 | 3 |
Pros and cons
ISO100 Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Isolate
- 25 g of protein and about 2.7 g of leucine per 120-calorie scoop, all from whey isolate
- Informed Choice banned-substance mark on the label
- Only 2 g of carbohydrate and 1 g of sugar in Gourmet Chocolate
- Dymatize publishes a full amino acid profile for the flavor
- buyers frequently praise fast, clump-free mixing
- About $1.55 per serving for the 5 lb tub, pricier than whey blends
- Contains soy lecithin and is sweetened with sucralose (plus stevia in the current formula)
- Some buyers still report bloating despite the isolate base
- Evidence for a real-world benefit from hydrolysis is thin, so part of the premium is marketing
Performance Protein + Recovery (formerly Vega Sport Premium Protein)
- 30 g of protein and 2.6 g of leucine per scoop
- NSF Certified for Sport
- Tart cherry and probiotic amounts are fully disclosed on the label
- Vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free
- Grainy or clumpy texture and a thicker consistency are common complaints
- 490 mg of sodium per scoop
- About $2.25 per serving, and considerably more on the brand site
- Not certified organic
Our verdicts
ISO100 Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Isolate
ISO100 is one of the most complete whey isolates you can buy: 25 g of protein per scoop with a published amino acid profile, minimal carbs and fat, and banned-substance certification. You pay a premium over whey blends, and the hydrolyzed angle is more marketing than proven performance edge, but for a lean, well-tested isolate that mixes easily it is a safe pick.
Full review
Performance Protein + Recovery (formerly Vega Sport Premium Protein)
Vega Performance Protein + Recovery is a strong, sport-certified plant protein with a whey-like 30 g dose and solid leucine content. Texture and price hold it back, but for vegan athletes who need NSF certification it remains one of the best options, especially when bought at a discount.
Full review
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