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Front of Orgain Organic Protein Creamy Chocolate Fudge 2.03 lb tub

Organic Protein Plant-Based Protein Powder

A budget USDA Organic vegan blend with 21 g protein and 7 g fiber per serving; a 2026 heavy-metals lawsuit against Costco is a key caveat.

7.5

Good

Nutrition Reviews score

Weighted across efficacy, quality, value, experience & transparency. See breakdown

Form
Powder
Serving
2 scoops (46 g)
Servings
20
Videos
4
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Last reviewed September 29, 2026 by the Nutrition Reviews Editorial Team · How we review

Our verdict

Orgain Organic Protein is an affordable, widely available organic vegan powder that most buyers find pleasant in smoothies. Its protein per serving is modest, and the 2026 heavy-metals lawsuit plus the lack of published contaminant testing mean shoppers who prioritize purity may prefer a plant protein with third-party certification.

Best for

  • Dairy-free and vegan diets
  • Budget-conscious smoothie users
  • Shoppers who want USDA Organic ingredients

Skip it if

  • Athletes who need banned-substance certification
  • People aiming to minimize heavy-metal exposure
  • Those who dislike stevia

How it scored

Our five-factor score out of 10. Factors are weighted by how much they matter to the outcome you’re paying for. Methodology

7.5
Good

out of 10

  • Efficacy30%7.6

    Key ingredients at clinically studied doses, and how strong the evidence is.

  • Quality & Purity25%6.5

    Third-party testing and certifications, manufacturing standards, contaminant testing, recall history.

  • Value20%8.4

    Cost per effective serving compared with category peers.

  • Experience15%8.0

    Taste, mixability, texture and tolerability from aggregated buyer and creator feedback.

  • Transparency10%7.0

    Full label disclosure (no proprietary blends), available COAs, honest marketing.

Our review

Orgain Organic Protein is one of the most widely bought plant-based powders with more than 65,000 buyer ratings on the Creamy Chocolate Fudge tub alone. Two scoops (46 g) provide 21 g of protein from an organic blend of pea, brown rice and mung bean protein plus chia seed, along with 7 g of fiber, 150 calories, less than 1 g of sugar and 8 mg of iron. It is USDA Organic, vegan and kosher, made without soy, dairy or gluten ingredients, and sweetened with stevia.

Combining legume and grain proteins gives a more complete amino acid profile than a single plant source, but plant blends still generally deliver less leucine per gram than whey, and protein makes up a modest share of the 46 g serving. For people avoiding dairy it remains a reasonable everyday option, especially blended into smoothies.

The main caveat is contaminant exposure. A proposed class action filed in July 2026 against Costco alleges that Orgain Organic Protein Powder in Creamy Chocolate Fudge and Vanilla Bean contains undisclosed lead, cadmium and arsenic, citing earlier testing by Clean Label Project and Consumer Reports. Orgain says its products are safe and comply with applicable food safety standards, and the allegations have not been proven. The brand does not publish batch heavy-metal results, and the powder has no third-party sport certification.

buyers rate it 4.5 out of 5, praising value, organic ingredients and how well it blends with almond milk, while texture draws mixed reviews, with some calling it gritty. At about $1.60 per serving, it is among the most affordable organic plant proteins.

What’s inside

Key ingredientPer serving
Organic protein blend (pea, brown rice and mung bean protein, chia seed)

Combining legume and grain proteins supplies all nine essential amino acids.

21 g protein
Organic agave inulin and acacia fiber

Prebiotic fibers; inulin can cause gas or bloating in some people, especially at first.

7 g total dietary fiber
Organic Reb A (stevia extract)

Plant-derived sweetener; the label lists 0 g added sugar.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 2 Scoops (46 g)

Servings Per Container About 20

Amount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calories 150
Total Fat 4.5 g6%
Saturated Fat 1 g5%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg0%
Sodium 390 mg17%
Total Carbohydrate 15 g5%
Dietary Fiber 7 g25%
Total Sugars less than 1 g
Includes 0 g Added Sugars 0 g0%
Protein 21 g30%
Vitamin D 0 mcg0%
Calcium 80 mg6%
Iron 8 mg45%
Potassium 290 mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. † Daily Value not established.

Other ingredients: ORGAIN ORGANIC PROTEIN BLEND (ORGANIC PEA PROTEIN, ORGANIC BROWN RICE PROTEIN, ORGANIC MUNG BEAN PROTEIN, ORGANIC CHIA SEED), ORGAIN CREAMER BASE (ORGANIC ACACIA, ORGANIC HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL, ORGANIC RICE DEXTRIN, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, ORGANIC ROSEMARY EXTRACT), ORGANIC ALKALIZED COCOA, ORGANIC NATURAL FLAVORS, ORGANIC AGAVE INULIN FIBER, ORGANIC REB A (STEVIA EXTRACT), SEA SALT, ORGANIC ACACIA, ORGANIC GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM

Panel shown for the Creamy Chocolate Fudge version. Transcribed from the manufacturer’s label (vitacost.com). Formulas change — always check the label on the product you buy.

Flavors & variants

Creamy Chocolate FudgeVanilla BeanPeanut ButterChocolate Peanut ButterIced CoffeeBirthday CakeChocolate Caramel Sea SaltNatural Unsweetened

Testing & quality

Protein powders carry USDA Organic certification; the brand does not publish batch heavy-metal results, and a July 2026 proposed class action against Costco alleges heavy metals in its protein powder, which Orgain disputes.

Creator video reviews

Independent creators reviewing Organic Protein Plant-Based Protein Powder on TikTok and YouTube.

4 positive0 mixed0 critical

Pros & cons

What we like

  • Low cost for an organic protein (about $1.60 per serving on Amazon)
  • USDA Organic, vegan and made without soy, dairy or gluten ingredients
  • 7 g of fiber and less than 1 g of sugar per serving
  • Huge review base: 4.5 stars from more than 65,000 buyer ratings

Watch-outs

  • A July 2026 proposed class action alleges undisclosed lead, cadmium and arsenic; Orgain says its products are safe
  • Only 21 g of protein per 46 g serving, with the lower leucine typical of plant blends
  • No published batch heavy-metal testing or sport certification
  • Texture can be gritty or slightly chunky in water, according to some reviewers

Questions buyers ask

Is Orgain Organic Protein safe given the heavy-metal lawsuit?
The July 2026 lawsuit against Costco makes allegations that have not been proven in court, and Orgain says its products are safe and meet food safety standards, while noting that trace environmental substances can occur in plant-based ingredients. If you want to minimize exposure, rotate protein sources and consider powders that publish batch heavy-metal results.
Is Orgain Organic Protein a complete protein?
Yes. The blend combines pea, brown rice and mung bean protein with chia seed, which together supply all nine essential amino acids. Plant blends usually provide somewhat less leucine per gram than whey, so aiming for the higher end of your daily protein target, or pairing shakes with other protein foods, is sensible for muscle-building goals.
Why is a serving two scoops?
Orgain's serving is 2 scoops (46 g), which delivers 21 g of protein, 150 calories and 7 g of fiber. A good share of the powder is fiber, flavoring and the creamer base rather than protein, so servings are larger than for whey isolates. A 2.03 lb tub holds about 20 servings.
Sources we checked (6)
  1. 1.orgain.com/products/organic-protein-plant-based-protein-powder
  2. 2.vitacost.com/products/orgain-organic-protein-powder-creamy-chocolate-fudge-2-03-lb
  3. 3.amazon.com/dp/B00J074W94
  4. 4.shop.tiktok.com/us/pdp/organic-protein-plant-based-protein-powder-21g-vegan-protein-c
  5. 5.usatoday.com/story/grocery/2026/07/09/costco-protein-powder-heavy-metals-lawsuit/9
  6. 6.orgain.com/pages/our-story

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