Pea Protein Vanilla Toffee

Pea Protein Vanilla Toffee

NOW Sports4.2 (2,801 ratings)
Format:Powder Quantity: 2 lb(s) · 22 servings
Goals

Product analysis

48 out of 100

Pea Protein Vanilla Toffee supplies a meaningful protein serving for training-related needs and muscle maintenance. Its usefulness still depends on total dietary protein and amino-acid quality, which is not fully described here.

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

Nutrient Quality20

The title identifies pea protein, but the detailed protein preparation and amino-acid quality are not established here. The accompanying nutrient entries also lack source details for close form comparisons.

Ingredient Transparency50

The main nutritional quantities are disclosed, including the protein amount. Vitamin D and cholesterol amounts and detailed preparation forms are not identified.

Value For Money59

Sodium and potassium have favorable serving-cost comparisons, while the iron contribution is relatively costly. Those mineral comparisons do not establish the value of the protein itself.

Customer Satisfaction75

Customer ratings are broadly favorable, though satisfaction is less consistent. Thousands of ratings provide a broad feedback base.

Product Focus61

Protein provides a clear connection to training-related needs and muscle maintenance. The smaller mineral contributions matter mainly when they fill dietary gaps or match individual fluid and electrolyte needs.

Format
Powder
Container
2 lb(s)
Per serving
$0.96
Customer rating
4.2 · 2,801 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Fitness
Impact
Moderate effect
B Ingredient FitF PathwaysC EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin D · mcg
Study evidence
Iron Supportive 81 studies
Potassium No effect 7 studies
Sodium Supportive 96 studies
Vitamin D Disputed 163 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
140 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
2 Gram(s)
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
540 mg 79
Total Carbohydrates
6 Gram(s)
Protein
25 Gram(s)
Vitamin D
0 mcg
Calcium
33 mg
Iron
7 mg 38
Potassium
148 mg 38
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Kosher Dairy Free Vegetarian
Report overview
Sodium · 540 mg OverallScore79
D Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
The serving provides 540 mg sodium at a low cost per serving. The sodium source is unknown. It also supplies 148 mg potassium.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability48

The sodium source is unknown. The potassium form is not specified.
Sodium Source Purity & Quality
The sodium source is unknown.
Bioavailability of Supporting Electrolytes
The potassium form is not specified.
Trace Mineral Complex & Buffering Forms
No trace mineral claim is identified.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

Each serving provides 540 mg sodium. No configured artificial colors or sweeteners are listed.
Sodium Dosage for Athletic Replenishment
Each serving provides 540 mg sodium.
Ingredient Label Transparency
The label states 540 mg sodium per serving. It also states 148 mg potassium.
Artificial Color and Sweetener Disclosure
No configured artificial colors or sweeteners are listed.

Value100

The cost per serving is low.
Price Per Serving vs. Collection Median
The cost per serving is low.
Iron · 7 mg OverallScore38
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
The serving provides a low 7 mg of iron, while its cost per serving is high. The iron form is unknown. The vitamin C amount is unknown.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability15

The iron form is unknown, leaving its absorption and tolerance unclear. The amount of vitamin C is unknown, so its contribution to iron absorption is unclear.
Iron Chemical Form & Bioavailability
The iron form is unknown, so its absorption and tolerance cannot be assessed.
Absorption Support & Blocker Avoidance
The amount of vitamin C is unknown, so its contribution to iron absorption is unclear.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency70

It lists 7 mg of iron per serving, a low amount.
Elemental Iron Label Clarity
The iron amount is clearly stated as 7 mg per serving.
Dosage Effectiveness & Safety Range
7 mg of iron per serving is a low amount.

Value20

The cost per serving is high.
Price per Effective Serving
The cost per serving is high.
Potassium · 148 mg OverallScore38
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityD Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
148 mg of potassium per serving is a modest amount, and the cost per serving is low. The potassium compound is not specified.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability0

The potassium compound is not specified.
Potassium Form Quality
The potassium compound is not specified.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency46

Each serving provides 148 mg of potassium, a modest amount. The potassium amount is listed, though the label does not explicitly call it elemental potassium.
Potassium Dosage Potency
Each serving provides 148 mg of potassium, a modest amount.
Elemental Yield Transparency
The potassium amount is listed, though the label does not explicitly call it elemental potassium.

Value100

The cost per serving is low.
Potassium Value Efficiency
The cost per serving is low.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Ferric carboxymaltose in patients with heart failure and iron deficiency.
    Anker SD; Comin Colet J; Filippatos G; Willenheimer R; Dickstein K; Drexler H; Lüscher TF; Bart B; Banasiak W; Niegowska J; Kirwan BA; Mori C; von Eisenhart Rothe B; Pocock SJ; Poole-Wilson PA; Ponikowski P; FAIR-HF Trial Investigators · The New England journal of medicine · 2010
    Randomized trial459 participantsFitness forIron
  2. Marginal iron deficiency without anemia impairs aerobic adaptation among previously untrained women.
    Brownlie T; Utermohlen V; Hinton PS; Giordano C; Haas JD · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2002
    Randomized trial41 participantsFitness forIron
  3. Ferric Carboxymaltose Versus Ferrous Fumarate in Anemic Children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: The POPEYE Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.
    Bevers N; Van de Vijver E; Aliu A; Rezazadeh Ardabili A; Rosias P; Stapelbroek J; Bertrams Maartens IA; van de Feen C; Escher H; Oudshoorn A; Teklenburg S; Vande Velde S; Winkens B; Raijmakers M; Vreugdenhil A; Pierik MJ; van Rheenen PF · The Journal of pediatrics · 2023
    Randomized trial64 participantsFitness forIron
  4. Daily iron supplementation for improving anaemia, iron status and health in menstruating women.
    Low MS; Speedy J; Styles CE; De-Regil LM; Pasricha SR · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2016
    Meta-analysis8,506 participants67 studies pooledFitness forIron
  5. Altered metabolic response of iron-depleted nonanemic women during a 15-km time trial.
    Zhu YI; Haas JD · Journal of applied physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985) · 1998
    Randomized trial37 participantsFitness forIron
  6. Longitudinal Association Between Sodium and Potassium Intake and Physical Performance in Older Adults.
    Lana A; Struijk EA; Ortolá R; Rodríguez-Artalejo F; Lopez-Garcia E · The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences · 2021
    Cohort study868 participantsFitness forPotassium
  7. Exercise-induced hyperkalaemia can be reduced in human subjects by moderate training without change in skeletal muscle Na,K-ATPase concentration.
    Kjeldsen K; Nørgaard A; Hau C · European journal of clinical investigation · 1991
    Observational study15 participantsFitness forPotassium
  8. Potassium Nitrate in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
    Zamani P; Shah SJ; Cohen JB; Zhao M; Yang W; Afable JL; Caturla M; Maynard H; Pourmussa B; Demastus C; Mohanty I; Miyake MM; Adusumalli S; Margulies KB; Prenner SB; Poole DC; Wilson N; Reddy R; Townsend RR; Ischiropoulos H; Cappola TP; Chirinos JA · JAMA cardiology · 2025
    Randomized trial84 participantsFitness forPotassium
  9. Potassium Bicarbonate Supplementation Lowers Bone Turnover and Calcium Excretion in Older Men and Women: A Randomized Dose-Finding Trial.
    Dawson-Hughes B; Harris SS; Palermo NJ; Gilhooly CH; Shea MK; Fielding RA; Ceglia L · Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research · 2016
    Randomized trial244 participantsFitness forPotassium
  10. Exercise-Associated Muscle Cramps in Ironman-Distance Triathletes Over 3 Decades.
    Nilssen PK; Johnson KB; Hiller WDB; Miller TK; Connolly CP · Clinical journal of sport medicine : official journal of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine · 2026
    Observational study10,533 participantsFitness forPotassium
  11. Additive effects of beta-alanine and sodium bicarbonate on upper-body intermittent performance.
    Tobias G; Benatti FB; de Salles Painelli V; Roschel H; Gualano B; Sale C; Harris RC; Lancha AH; Artioli GG · Amino acids · 2013
    Randomized trial37 participantsFitness forSodium
  12. Sodium Hyperhydration Improves Performance With No Change in Thermal and Cardiovascular Strain in Female Cyclists Exercising in the Heat Across the Menstrual Cycle.
    Convit L; Orellana L; Périard JD; Carr AJ; Warmington S; Beaugeois M; Abraham A; Snipe RMJ · International journal of sport nutrition and exercise metabolism · 2025
    Randomized trial12 participantsFitness forSodium
  13. Sodium bicarbonate supplementation improves severe-intensity intermittent exercise under moderate acute hypoxic conditions.
    Deb SK; Gough LA; Sparks SA; McNaughton LR · European journal of applied physiology · 2018
    Randomized trial11 participantsFitness forSodium
  14. International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: sodium bicarbonate and exercise performance.
    Grgic J; Pedisic Z; Saunders B; Artioli GG; Schoenfeld BJ; McKenna MJ; Bishop DJ; Kreider RB; Stout JR; Kalman DS; Arent SM; VanDusseldorp TA; Lopez HL; Ziegenfuss TN; Burke LM; Antonio J; Campbell BI · Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition · 2021
    Guideline / consensusFitness forSodium
  15. The effects of sodium bicarbonate ingestion on swimming interval performance in trained competitive swimmers.
    Gough LA; Newbury JW; Price M · European journal of applied physiology · 2023
    Randomized trial14 participantsFitness forSodium
  16. Effect of Calcifediol on Physical Performance and Muscle Strength Parameters: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Barbagallo M; Veronese N; Di Prazza A; Pollicino F; Carruba L; La Carrubba A; Dominguez LJ · Nutrients · 2022
    Meta-analysis5,446 participants7 studies pooledFitness forVitamin D
  17. Effects of vitamin D supplementation on upper and lower body muscle strength levels in healthy individuals. A systematic review with meta-analysis.
    Tomlinson PB; Joseph C; Angioi M · Journal of science and medicine in sport · 2016
    Meta-analysis310 participants7 studies pooledFitness forVitamin D
  18. Influence of Sunlight and Oral D3 Supplementation on Serum 25(OH)D Concentration and Exercise Performance in Elite Soccer Players.
    Michalczyk MM; Gołaś A; Maszczyk A; Kaczka P; Zając A · Nutrients · 2021
    Randomized trial33 participantsFitness forVitamin D
  19. Effects of Vitamin D Supplementation in Elite Athletes: A Systematic Review.
    Wyatt PB; Reiter CR; Satalich JR; O'Neill CN; Edge C; Cyrus JW; O'Connell RS; Vap AR · Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2024
    Systematic review482 participants14 studies pooledFitness forVitamin D
  20. Association between serum vitamin D levels and cardiorespiratory fitness in the adult population of the USA.
    Marawan A; Kurbanova N; Qayyum R · European journal of preventive cardiology · 2020
    Cross-sectional study1,995 participantsFitness forVitamin D