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Transparent Labs 100% Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate vs Vega Performance Protein + Recovery (formerly Vega Sport Premium Protein)
Transparent Labs scores higher overall (8.8 vs 8.1 out of 10) and leads on all five factors we score.
Updated September 2026 from our full reviews · How we score
A grass-fed whey isolate with 28 g of protein per scoop, stevia instead of artificial sweeteners, and NSF Certified for Sport status.
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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 Transparent Labs if…
- Drug-tested athletes
- Clean-label shoppers avoiding artificial sweeteners
- People who want grass-fed sourcing
- Lactose-sensitive lifters
- You care most about efficacy, quality & purity, 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
| 100% Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate | Performance Protein + Recovery (formerly Vega Sport Premium Protein) | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.8 / 10 | 8.1 / 10 |
| Efficacy (30%) | 9.1 | 8.6 |
| Quality & Purity (25%) | 9.4 | 8.9 |
| Value (20%) | 7.4 | 7.0 |
| Experience (15%) | 8.6 | 7.2 |
| Transparency (10%) | 9.5 | 8.0 |
| Form | Powder | Powder |
| Serving | 1 scoop (34.9 g)30 servings per container | 1 scoop (41 g)20 servings per container |
| Price per serving | $2.17 | See retailer |
| Testing & certifications | NSF Certified for SportInformed Choice | NSF Certified for Sport |
| Dietary | Gluten-free | Vegan, Dairy-free, Gluten-free |
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| Flavors | 8 (Milk Chocolate, French Vanilla, Dark Chocolate…) | 5 (Vanilla, Chocolate, Mocha…) |
| Creator video reviews | 5 | 3 |
Pros and cons
100% Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate
- 28 g of protein per scoop from grass-fed whey isolate
- Listed in NSF's Certified for Sport database and certified by Informed Choice (per the brand)
- Every ingredient disclosed by weight, with batch test results published online
- No artificial sweeteners, dyes or preservatives
- buyers frequently describe it as easy on the stomach
- About $2.17 per serving for the 30-serving tub, well above whey blends
- Stevia can leave an aftertaste some people dislike
- Made on equipment that also processes eggs, soy, wheat, shellfish, fish oil, tree nuts and peanut oil, and some flavors contain peanuts
- Mostly sold through the brand site and Amazon, so in-store discounts are rare
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
100% Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate
For shoppers who prioritize ingredient transparency and third-party verification, this is one of the strongest whey isolates available: 28 g of protein, a short stevia-sweetened ingredient list, NSF Certified for Sport status and public batch testing. The trade-off is price, at more than $2 per serving, and stevia's flavor will not suit everyone.
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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