Protein 25 g Chocolate

Protein 25 g Chocolate

Vital Performance4.4 (5,594 ratings)
Format:Powder Quantity: 1 Pound(s) · 21 servings
$29.99 $1.42 per serving
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Product analysis

48 out of 100

Protein 25 g Chocolate combines milk protein and cattle-derived collagen in a chocolate option, with reasonable value for its protein ingredients. The milk and animal sources matter if you avoid those ingredients.

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Nutrient Quality18

The collagen source is identified as cattle, but that alone does not establish an absorption advantage. Most other ingredient forms are unspecified, limiting a fuller quality comparison.

Ingredient Transparency67

Declared amounts make the serving easier to understand. Most ingredient forms remain unspecified, so preparation details are limited.

Value For Money56

Collagen offers favorable value for its amount, while the milk protein provides reasonable value. The calcium contribution is relatively costly at the full serving price.

Customer Satisfaction82

Customer feedback is positive across thousands of ratings. The broad response base describes satisfaction without establishing health effects.

Product Focus37

The main appeal is a flavored combination of milk protein and collagen. Performance for a specific health goal remains uncertain.

Format
Powder
Container
1 Pound(s)
Per serving
$1.42
Customer rating
4.4 · 5,594 ratings
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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
130 Calorie(s)
Cholesterol
10 mg
Total Carbohydrate
6 Gram(s)
Protein
25 Gram(s)
Calcium
350 mg 42
Sodium
230 mg 69
Potassium
70 mg
Milk Protein isolate
18 Gram(s)
Collagen Peptides (Bovine)
 10 Gram(s)
Gluten Free Adults 18–50
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Sodium · 230 mg OverallScore69
D Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
A serving provides 230 mg of sodium, an intermediate amount in the fitness replenishment evaluation. The sodium source is not identified in the available facts.
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Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability48

The available facts do not identify the sodium source. No specific accompanying electrolyte form is identified for this comparison.
Sodium Source Purity & Quality
The available facts do not identify the sodium source.
Bioavailability of Supporting Electrolytes
No specific accompanying electrolyte form is identified for this comparison.
Trace Mineral Complex & Buffering Forms
The available facts do not identify added trace mineral or buffering support.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency85

A serving provides 230 mg sodium, an intermediate amount in the fitness replenishment evaluation. The available ingredient evidence does not indicate artificial colors or sweeteners.
Sodium Dosage for Athletic Replenishment
A serving provides 230 mg sodium, an intermediate amount in the fitness replenishment evaluation.
Ingredient Label Transparency
Sodium is recorded at 230 mg per serving, potassium at 70 mg.
Artificial Color and Sweetener Disclosure
The available ingredient evidence does not indicate artificial colors or sweeteners.

Value80

A whole-product serving costs about $1.42; the price is for the entire product, not sodium alone.
Price Per Serving vs. Collection Median
A whole-product serving costs about $1.42; the price is for the entire product, not sodium alone.
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Calcium · 350 mg OverallScore42
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
A serving provides 350 mg of calcium. Its calcium source is unresolved in the saved facts, limiting a form comparison.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability30

The calcium form is unknown in the saved facts, limiting a form comparison. The label declares 350 mg of calcium per serving.
Calcium Form & Absorption Potential
The calcium form is unknown in the saved facts, limiting a form comparison.
Elemental Calcium Transparency
The label declares 350 mg of calcium per serving.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency66

The serving provides 350 mg of calcium, a moderate amount. The serving contains 5 g of sugar.
Absorption-Optimized Serving Dose
The serving provides 350 mg of calcium, a moderate amount.
Formulation Purity & Additives
The serving contains 5 g of sugar.

Value20

The whole-product serving costs about $1.42.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The whole-product serving costs about $1.42.
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80 Performance

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70 Budget

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82 Value

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85 Value

Collagen Peptides Unflavored

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79 Value

Grass Fed Collagen Peptides Unflavored

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A substantial collagen-peptide serving provides concentrated protein and a long supply at practical value. The protein is incomplete for muscle nutrition, while the probiotic is listed only by weight and cannot be meaningfully assessed.
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