Plant Protein Vanilla Caramel

Plant Protein Vanilla Caramel

Nutrex Research Natural Series4.3 (52 ratings)
Format:Powder Quantity: 1 Pound(s) · 18 servings
$31.17 $1.73 per serving
iHerb$31.17

Product analysis

39 out of 100

Plant Protein Vanilla Caramel offers a flavored plant protein supplement. Missing protein-source details make its main ingredient harder to compare for quality.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality20

The protein source and nutrient forms are unspecified, limiting a confident quality comparison. No firm quality conclusion is available for most listed components.

Ingredient Transparency50

Most amounts are stated, but vitamin D and cholesterol amounts are missing. None of the relevant forms are disclosed, leaving important preparation details unclear.

Value For Money39

The serving price looks less favorable when considered for its iron content and moderate for sodium. Value for the main protein ingredient remains uncertain.

Customer Satisfaction63

Customer feedback is generally positive, though the number of ratings is relatively small. That limits the range of experiences behind the average.

Product Focus36

The many listed nutritional entries make this a broad formula. Its suitability for a particular goal remains uncertain, with no ingredient confirmed unnecessary.

Format
Powder
Container
1 Pound(s)
Per serving
$1.73
Customer rating
4.3 · 52 ratings
Report analysis

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
130 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
2 Gram(s)
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
260 mg 63
Total Carbohydrates
4 Gram(s)
Protein
20 Gram(s)
Vitamin D
0 mcg
Calcium
30 mg
Iron
5 mg 38
Potassium
60 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Vegetarian
Report overview
Sodium · 260 mg OverallScore63
D Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value
Each serving supplies 260 mg of sodium at a fairly high cost per serving. The sodium source is unspecified.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability48

The sodium source is unspecified. Potassium is included, but its form is not named in the available information.
Sodium Source Purity & Quality
The sodium source is unspecified.
Bioavailability of Supporting Electrolytes
Potassium is included, but its form is not named in the available information.
Trace Mineral Complex & Buffering Forms
No additional trace mineral complex or buffering form is identified.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency85

260 mg of sodium per serving provides some sodium for activity, though it is below the amount typically used for sweat replacement. The listed electrolyte amounts are individually disclosed. The available Other Ingredients information indicates no artificial colors or sweeteners.
Sodium Dosage for Athletic Replenishment
260 mg of sodium per serving provides some sodium for activity, though it is below the amount typically used for sweat replacement.
Ingredient Label Transparency
Sodium and potassium amounts are individually disclosed.
Artificial Color and Sweetener Disclosure
The available Other Ingredients information indicates no artificial colors or sweeteners.

Value50

The cost per serving is fairly high.
Price Per Serving vs. Collection Median
The cost per serving is fairly high.
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Iron · 5 mg OverallScore38
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
Each serving lists 5 mg of iron. That is a small amount. The cost per serving is high. The iron form is unspecified.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability15

The iron form is unspecified. No vitamin C amount is given.
Iron Chemical Form & Bioavailability
The iron form is unspecified.
Absorption Support & Blocker Avoidance
No vitamin C amount is given.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency70

Each serving lists 5 mg of iron. That is a small amount.
Elemental Iron Label Clarity
The iron amount is listed as 5 mg per serving.
Dosage Effectiveness & Safety Range
Each serving lists 5 mg of iron. That is a small amount.

Value20

The cost per serving is high.
Price per Effective Serving
The cost per serving is high.
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79 Performance

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73 Performance

Select Protein Amazing Cake Pop

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It offers a stronger ingredient profile because 24 g of protein is paired with 280 mg of calcium, 2 g of carbohydrate, and 250 mg of sodium. Compared with the original's 20.00 g protein serving, the supplied data do not identify the protein or calcium forms, but the disclosed nutrition provides a more useful performance-focused option.

58 Performance

So Lean & So Clean Vanilla Flavor

Ora

It offers a stronger ingredient profile because 21 g of protein is paired with 6 mg of iron plus greens and digestive-enzyme blends. Compared with the original's 20.00 g protein serving, the protein, greens, and enzyme components are hidden inside blends and sodium reaches 390 mg, but the disclosed nutrition provides a more useful performance-focused option.

75 Budget

Organic Protein French Vanilla

Purely Inspired

It is a more economical choice because the lower serving cost still provides 22 g of protein is paired with 7.2 mg of iron and 150 mg of calcium. Compared with Plant Protein Vanilla Caramel, the protein sources and amino-acid profile are not disclosed, and carbohydrate reaches 9 g, so the savings come with a clear formulation trade-off.

65 Budget

Complete Protein Creamy Vanilla Bean

PlantFusion

It is a more economical choice because the lower serving cost still provides 21 g of plant protein is paired with 2 g of carbohydrate and an enzyme blend. Compared with Plant Protein Vanilla Caramel, the protein and enzyme blend composition remains hidden and sodium reaches 390 mg, so the savings come with a clear formulation trade-off.

67 Budget

Plant-Based Protein Natural Chocolate Flavored

California Gold Nutrition SPORT

It is a more economical choice because the lower serving cost still provides 20 g of plant protein is paired with 7.1 mg of iron, 250 mg of potassium, and 280 mg of sodium. Compared with Plant Protein Vanilla Caramel, the protein sources, amino-acid quality, and mineral forms are not disclosed, so the savings come with a clear formulation trade-off.

68 Value

Organic Protein Decadent Chocolate

Purely Inspired

It offers a practical quality-to-cost balance because 22 g of protein is paired with 8.3 mg of iron and 190 mg of potassium. Compared with Plant Protein Vanilla Caramel, the protein sources and amino-acid quality are missing, and carbohydrate reaches 9 g, but the useful nutrient delivery makes the recurring cost easier to justify.

65 Value

Plant Protein German Chocolate Cake

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It offers a practical quality-to-cost balance because 20 g of protein is paired with 5.6 mg of iron, 140 mg of potassium, and 300 mg of sodium. Compared with Plant Protein Vanilla Caramel, the protein sources, amino-acid profile, and complete flavoring system are not supplied, but the useful nutrient delivery makes the recurring cost easier to justify.

67 Value

Plant-Based Protein Cinnamon Bun

California Gold Nutrition SPORT

It offers a practical quality-to-cost balance because 20 g of plant protein is paired with 6.4 mg of iron and 190 mg of potassium. Compared with Plant Protein Vanilla Caramel, the protein blend, amino-acid profile, and mineral sources are not shown, but the useful nutrient delivery makes the recurring cost easier to justify.

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