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Orgain Organic Nutrition Shake vs OWYN 20g Plant Protein Shake
Orgain scores higher overall (7.1 vs 6.7 out of 10), mainly on efficacy and value.
Updated September 2026 from our full reviews · How we score
A USDA Organic, grass-fed dairy shake with 250 calories, 16 g of protein and 20 vitamins and minerals; closer to a light meal than most shakes, but low in fiber.
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An allergen-friendly vegan shake with 20 g of pea and pumpkin seed protein and no artificial sweeteners, but lower-quality protein and too few calories for a meal.
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The short answer
Choose Orgain if…
- A light breakfast or lunch on the go
- Shoppers who want USDA Organic ingredients
- People avoiding artificial sweeteners and carrageenan
- You care most about efficacy, value
- You want the lower cost per serving ($3.00)
Choose OWYN if…
- Vegans and people avoiding dairy or soy
- Shoppers managing multiple food allergies
- Anyone avoiding artificial sweeteners
Side by side
| Organic Nutrition Shake | 20g Plant Protein Shake | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.1 / 10 | 6.7 / 10 |
| Efficacy (30%) | 7.0 | 6.5 |
| Quality & Purity (25%) | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Value (20%) | 7.2 | 6.0 |
| Experience (15%) | 7.8 | 7.9 |
| Transparency (10%) | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Form | Ready to drink | Ready to drink |
| Serving | 1 carton (11 fl oz)12 servings per container | 1 bottle (12 fl oz / 355 mL)12 servings per container |
| Price per serving | $3.00 | $3.25 |
| Testing & certifications | USDA OrganicKosher | Non-GMO Project VerifiedKosher |
| Dietary | Organic, Gluten-free, Soy-free, Non-GMO | Vegan, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Soy-free, Non-GMO |
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| Flavors | 4 (Creamy Chocolate Fudge, Sweet Vanilla Bean, Strawberries & Cream…) | 7 (Dark Chocolate, Smooth Vanilla, Cold Brew Coffee…) |
| Creator video reviews | 3 | 3 |
Pros and cons
Organic Nutrition Shake
- USDA Organic, with grass-fed milk and whey protein
- 250 calories plus 20 vitamins and minerals, closer to a light meal than most protein shakes
- No artificial sweeteners, carrageenan or soy ingredients
- 4.6-star average across more than 9,000 buyer ratings
- About $2.13 a shake when we checked
- Only 16 g protein and 1 g fiber per 250-calorie shake
- Sweetened with cane sugar and brown rice syrup, so it contains added sugar
- Not considered suitable for lactose intolerance, per Orgain
- Nutrition panel shown only as an image on the brand site; some buyers report lumpy or curdled cartons
20g Plant Protein Shake
- Free from the top nine allergens, including dairy, soy and gluten
- Non-GMO Project Verified and OU kosher
- No artificial sweeteners or sugar alcohols (cane sugar and monk fruit)
- 3 g fiber plus flax oil as a plant omega-3 source
- Shelf-stable for up to 18 months before opening
- 20 g of protein counts as only 24% DV after FDA's protein-quality correction
- 4 g of added cane sugar per bottle
- Little vitamin or mineral fortification; 180 calories is snack-sized
- Brand FAQ makes sweeping, unsupported claims that whey causes health problems
Our verdicts
Organic Nutrition Shake
Orgain's Organic Nutrition Shake is one of the few best-selling shakes actually designed to stand in for a light meal, with 250 calories, a broad vitamin and mineral blend and USDA Organic ingredients. Its 16 g of protein and 1 g of fiber are modest, and it relies on cane sugar and rice syrup for sweetness. Buy it on Amazon, where it was far cheaper than on Orgain's own site when we checked.
Full review
20g Plant Protein Shake
OWYN is a clean, allergen-friendly vegan shake that avoids artificial sweeteners and is well liked for its smooth texture. But its plant protein scores lower on quality than dairy, it adds 4 g of cane sugar, and at 180 calories with little vitamin or mineral content it is a snack rather than a meal. Choose it for dietary restrictions rather than for value.
Full review
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