Plant-based comparison
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Plant vs Vega Protein + Recovery
Vega Sport Protein scores higher on our standard, 84/100 to 74/100. It earns more points for third-party testing (NSF Certified for Sport vs Informed Choice). We could not verify a current price for ON Gold Standard Plant, so we can't compare cost.
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.
Optimum Nutrition
Gold Standard 100% Plant
Vega
Protein + Recovery (formerly Sport Premium Protein)
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 | ON Gold Standard Plant | Vega Sport Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 74/100 | 84/100 (better) |
| Protein density | 14 / 3060% of each scoop is protein | 14 / 3068% of each scoop is protein |
| Third-party testing | 15 / 25Independently tested for contaminants or label accuracy | 25 / 25 (better)Lot-tested for banned substances |
| Label transparency | 20 / 20Fully disclosed formula, no amino spiking | 20 / 20Fully disclosed formula, no amino spiking |
| Sugar | 10 / 100 g sugar per serving | 10 / 101 g sugar per serving |
| Ingredient simplicity | 10 / 10Natural flavors and sweeteners | 10 / 10Natural flavors and sweeteners |
| Verified label data | 5 / 57 of 7 label values verified | 5 / 57 of 7 label values verified |
| Type | Plant Blend | Plant Blend |
| Protein per serving | 24 g | 30 g |
| Serving size | 40g (About 1 Scoop) | 1 scoop (44 g) |
| Protein by weight | 60% | 68% (better) |
| Sugar | 0 g (better) | 1 g |
| Calories | 150 | 180 |
| Cost per 25 g protein | Not verified | $2.85 |
| Price per serving | Not verified | $3.42 |
| Third-party certifications | Informed Choice | NSF Certified for Sport, Non-GMO Project Verified |
| Sweeteners | Steviol Glycosides | Stevia Leaf Extract |
| 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 ON Gold Standard Plant if…
- You want less sugar (0 g vs 1 g per serving).
- You want fewer calories per serving (150 vs 180).
Choose Vega Sport Protein if…
- You want a powder lot-tested for banned substances (NSF Certified for Sport).
- You want more protein per serving (30 g vs 24 g).
- You want more of each scoop to be protein (68% vs 60% by weight).
- You want a powder the brand labels dairy-free and non-gmo (our record for ON Gold Standard Plant has no such label).
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.