Gainful Everyday Whey Protein Powder
Consumers who want Informed Sport-certified whey with customizable flavor options
Vega Sport Premium Protein
Plant-based athletes who need NSF-certified vegan protein with recovery ingredients
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Making Your Decision
When to Choose Gainful Everyday Whey Protein Powder
Consumers who want Informed Sport-certified whey with customizable flavor options
Gainful offers a unique approach with its customizable flavor system atop a clean, Informed Sport-certified whey base. The ingredient quality is high and the certification credible, but the premium pricing and smaller portions make it one of the more expensive options per serving.
Strengths
- Informed Sport certified with batch-level testing for banned substances
- Clean ingredient list with no artificial sweeteners, colors, or fillers
- Customizable flavor system with separate stick packs for flavor variety
Limitations
- Higher cost per serving at $2.79 due to smaller container sizes
- Unflavored base requires purchasing separate flavor sticks
- Less widely available than established brands — primarily direct-to-consumer
When to Choose Vega Sport Premium Protein
Plant-based athletes who need NSF-certified vegan protein with recovery ingredients
Vega Sport is the premier NSF-certified plant-based protein for athletes. The multi-source blend provides a complete amino acid profile, and added recovery ingredients like tart cherry give it functional edge. Plant-based heavy metal concerns and premium pricing are the trade-offs.
Strengths
- NSF Certified for Sport with 30g plant-based protein per serving
- Multi-source plant blend (pea, pumpkin seed, sunflower, alfalfa) for complete amino profile
- Added tart cherry and turmeric for post-workout recovery support
Limitations
- Some Consumer Reports concern over heavy metals in plant-based proteins generally
- Strong stevia taste can be polarizing for some palates
- Premium price at $3.00/serving for 20 servings per container
