Plant-based comparison
Nuzest Clean Lean Protein vs Naked Nutrition Naked Pea Protein Powder
Naked Pea scores higher on our standard, 90/100 to 75/100. It earns more points for third-party testing (Informed Choice and NSF Contents Certified vs none found). Per 25 g of protein, Nuzest Clean Lean costs $2.81 and Naked Pea $0.71.
Both are scored out of 100 against our published standard: protein density, third-party testing, label transparency, sugar, ingredient simplicity and verified label data. Every number below is from the manufacturer's label; last checked 2026-10-13.
Nuzest
Clean Lean Protein
Naked Nutrition
Naked Pea Protein Powder
Side by side
Per serving, from each label. Bold marks the better score, protein density, sugar and cost where the two differ. How we score
| Compared | Nuzest Clean Lean | Naked Pea |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 75/100 | 90/100 (better) |
| Protein density | 30 / 3080% of each scoop is protein | 30 / 3090% of each scoop is protein |
| Third-party testing | 0 / 25No verified independent testing program | 15 / 25 (better)Independently tested for contaminants or label accuracy |
| Label transparency | 20 / 20Fully disclosed formula, no amino spiking | 20 / 20Fully disclosed formula, no amino spiking |
| Sugar | 10 / 100 g sugar per serving | 10 / 102 g sugar per serving |
| Ingredient simplicity | 10 / 10Natural flavors and sweeteners | 10 / 10Unflavored |
| Verified label data | 5 / 57 of 7 label values verified | 5 / 57 of 7 label values verified |
| Type | Pea | Pea |
| Protein per serving | 20 g | 27 g |
| Serving size | 2 scoops (25 g) | 30 g (about 2 scoops) |
| Protein by weight | 80% | 90% (better) |
| Sugar | 0 g (better) | 2 g |
| Calories | 100 | 120 |
| Cost per 25 g protein | $2.81 | $0.71 (better) |
| Price per serving | $2.25 | $0.76 |
| Third-party certifications | None found | Informed Choice, NSF Contents Certified |
| Sweeteners | Thaumatin | None listed |
| Allergens | None listed | None listed |
| Proprietary blend | No | No |
| Added free amino acids (amino spiking) | No | No |
| Last checked | 2026-10-13 | 2026-10-13 |
Which to choose
Only the differences in our records. A value we couldn't verify never counts as a difference.
Choose Nuzest Clean Lean if…
- You want less sugar (0 g vs 2 g per serving).
- You want fewer calories per serving (100 vs 120).
- You want a powder the brand labels non-gmo (our record for Naked Pea has no such label).
- You want more flavors to choose from (7 vs 1).
Choose Naked Pea if…
- You want independent testing for contaminants or label accuracy (Informed Choice and NSF Contents Certified); we found no third-party testing for Nuzest Clean Lean.
- You want more protein per serving (27 g vs 20 g).
- You want more of each scoop to be protein (90% vs 80% by weight).
- You want to pay less per 25 g of protein ($0.71 vs $2.81).
- You want no sweeteners (Nuzest Clean Lean uses thaumatin).
The two powders
Good to know
Labels and prices change, so check the package before buying, especially if you have allergies. If you are pregnant, nursing, buying for a child or managing a health condition, ask your doctor before adding a supplement.