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A solid plant-based option for the mass market. USDA Organic with 21g protein from pea, brown rice, and chia. Tastes better than most plant proteins, but bioavailability still trails whey.
Orgain earns solid marks in the plant protein space for accessibility and taste -- often rated the best-tasting plant protein in consumer surveys. The organic certification and clean ingredient list are genuine. Minor hype penalty for 'organic' marketing premium on protein, where organic sourcing has minimal impact on amino acid quality. Bioavailability limitations apply to all plant proteins, not just Orgain.
Orgain uses organic pea protein, brown rice protein, and chia seed protein to provide 21g total protein per serving. The multi-source blend strategy addresses the amino acid limitations of any single plant protein. USDA Organic and non-GMO verified. The protein is complete in amino acid profile though lower in leucine than whey. Research on plant protein blends shows they can support similar muscle protein synthesis outcomes to whey when total daily protein intake is matched, though per-serving bioavailability is lower.
| Ingredient | Dose | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Organic Pea Protein | 13g | Adequate |
| Organic Brown Rice Protein | 5g | Adequate |
| Organic Chia Seed Protein | 3g | Adequate |
| Organic Acacia Fiber | 2g | Adequate |
Save $21.90/month (54%)
by switching to Myprotein Impact Whey Protein
21g protein with lower leucine content than whey. Plant protein bioavailability is inherently lower. Organic premium adds cost without meaningful protein quality improvement. Contains natural flavors (acceptable but some purists dislike). Only 20 servings per container is below average.
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