Plant Based Protein
What this means
Elite efficiency — 40%+ of calories from protein. Lean meat, whey isolate, low-fat dairy. 61.5% density puts this in the Platinum tier.
Pea isolate is effectively complete (low methionine but adequate) — counts toward the target.
Note: At 1.64g 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 | Plant Based Protein | Gold Standard (reference) | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein / serving | 20g | 24g | -4g |
| Leucine | 1.64g | 2.5g | -0.86g |
| Density | 61.5% | 80.0% | -18.5% |
| MPS trigger at 1 scoop? | No | Yes |
Notes
Five-ingredient organic blend (pea protein concentrate + pumpkin seed + chia), sweetened only with organic monk fruit — no stevia or sugar alcohols. Pea-dominant; leucine estimated from the pea factor (~8.2%).
Where to buy
Manufacturer page →Run protein-per-dollar with your actual price to see cost-efficiency.