Pea Protein
What this means
Elite efficiency — 40%+ of calories from protein. Lean meat, whey isolate, low-fat dairy. 96% density puts this in the Platinum tier.
Pea isolate is effectively complete (low methionine but adequate) — counts toward the target.
Note: At 1.97g leucine per single scoop, this product sits below the 2.5g threshold needed to maximally trigger muscle protein synthesis in one serving. Common workarounds: use 1.5 scoops, or combine with another protein source in the same meal (e.g., Greek yogurt, eggs). More on the leucine threshold.
vs Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard (whey reference)
| Metric | Pea Protein | Gold Standard (reference) | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein / serving | 24g | 24g | 0g |
| Leucine | 1.97g | 2.5g | -0.53g |
| Density | 96% | 80.0% | +16% |
| MPS trigger at 1 scoop? | No | Yes |
Notes
Single-source pea isolate. Informed Sport certified. Cleanest plant-isolate macro profile (24g protein in 100 kcal — Platinum tier). Leucine 1.97g per labeled aminogram — under MPS trigger; 1.5 scoops recommended.
Where to buy
Manufacturer page →Run protein-per-dollar with your actual price to see cost-efficiency.