Updated October 14, 2026 · ThriveCue Editorial Team
Nuun vs Vital Proteins
Nuun vs Vital Proteins: the differences
| Compare |  Nuun |  Vital Proteins |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $7.49Lower | $29.99 |
| Price per serving | $0.75Lower | $2.31 |
| Third-party tested | YesHas it | No |
| Certifications | Informed sport, B corp | Nsf, Gmp |
| Money-back period | 60 daysHigher | 30 days |
| Markets | US, CACovers more | US |
Same on both: Subscription discount (15%).
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Key differences
- Nuun scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.0.
- Price from is lower at Nuun: $7.49 vs $29.99.
- Price per serving is lower at Nuun: $0.75 vs $2.31.
- Third-party tested: only Nuun.
- Money-back period is higher at Nuun: 60 days vs 30 days.
- Support channels: only Nuun offers Community.
- Support channels: only Vital Proteins offers Chat.
- Certifications: only Nuun offers Informed sport, B corp.
- Certifications: only Vital Proteins offers Nsf, Gmp.
- Nuun is available in 1 more country.
Our verdict on each
Nuun
Nuun suits readers who want electrolyte tablets bought as they need them, with an entry price of $7.49 on Nuun Sport and $0.75 a serving. Vitamins-and-multivitamins rivals that bundle a monthly plan charge on delivery rather than letting you stop, so Nuun fits anyone who buys by the box.
Vital Proteins
Vital Proteins suits anyone who wants a collagen-led range from a young US brand now owned by a large food group, and who will pay more per serving than most rivals for the same shelf space. It scores 9 overall, with a 68 place on starting price across the brands we price.
Score breakdown
| Area | Nuun | Vital Proteins |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6HigherEntry on Nuun Sport at $7.49, a serving at $0.75, and an entry rank of 11 out of 157. | 8.7Entry price of $29.99 ranks 68 of 157, but $2.31 per serving drops it to 100. |
| Offer | 9.4HigherSubscribers save 15% on every order, and the money back window runs 60 days, so a trial box carries little risk. | 9.0A subscription discount of 15% and 30 days for returns, on a range limited to collagen, greens and probiotics. |
| Trust | 9.7HigherEvery product is third-party tested, and the range carries the informed sport and b corp certifications, so batches are checked outside the company. | 9.3nsf and gmp and a named legal entity, Nestlé HealthCare Nutrition, Inc. dba Vital Proteins, offset by a third-party tested answer of no. |
By the numbers
| Fact | Nuun | Vital Proteins |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $7.49 | $29.99 |
| Price per serving | $0.75 | $2.31 |
| Subscription discount | 15% | 15% |
| Money-back period | 60 days | 30 days |
Feature by feature
| Certifications | Nuun | Vital Proteins |
|---|---|---|
| Nsf | No | Yes |
| Informed sport | Yes | No |
| Gmp | No | Yes |
| B corp | Yes | No |
How they place
| Ranking | Nuun | Vital Proteins |
|---|---|---|
| Creatine, pre-workout and electrolytes | 7 of 93 | 11 of 93 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Nuun | Vital Proteins |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Electrolytes, Multivitamins, Vitamins minerals, Nootropics | Collagen, Greens, Probiotics |
| Diets | Vegan, Gluten free, Kosher, KetoCovers more | Gluten free, Keto |
| Legal entity | Nuun & Company, Inc. | Nestlé HealthCare Nutrition, Inc. dba Vital Proteins |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2013 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre, Community | Email, Phone, Chat, Help centre |
Sports nutrition
| Fact | Nuun | Vital Proteins |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per serving (g) | 0 | 20Higher |
| Flavours (flavours) | 10Higher | 1 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Nuun | Vital Proteins | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $7.49lowest quarter | $29.99below the median | $42.95 |
| Price per serving | $0.75lowest quarter | $2.31highest quarter | $1.46 |
| Subscription discount | 15%at the median | 15%at the median | 15% |
| Money-back period | 60 daysabove the median | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
Median across 167 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Nuun
Pros
- Entry price of $7.49 on Nuun Sport puts the brand at position 11 of the 157 brands tracked on price from.
- A serving of Nuun Sport costs $0.75, which lands at position 42 of the 121 brands compared on cost per serving.
- Every product is third-party tested, against 84.5% of brands in the vitamins-and-multivitamins category that report the same.
Cons
- Where it runs is narrow: the range is built for US and CA, so readers in the UK are better served by DocMorris, which covers multivitamins, vitamins minerals and omega 3.
- Protein per serving sits at 0 g, well under the 24 median across the brands compared, so anyone buying this alongside a pre-workout still needs a separate protein source.
- The range is built on electrolytes, multivitamins and vitamins minerals rather than on vitamins alone, and TestRX stays closer to vitamins minerals for readers shopping purely for a daily vitamin.
Vital Proteins
Pros
- Certifications are on the record: nsf and gmp covers its manufacturing standards.
- Support runs on email, phone and chat, so help is reachable by more than one route.
- Returns are straightforward with 30 days on the money-back window.
Cons
- The third-party tested answer is no, and the certifications on record, nsf and gmp, cover manufacturing standards instead.
- The range is narrow at collagen, greens and probiotics, where DocMorris carries multivitamins, vitamins minerals and omega 3 and Apotek Hjartat carries multivitamins, vitamins minerals and omega 3.
- The collagen range lists 1 flavour, which limits choice for anyone sensitive to taste.
Who each suits
Nuun
Who it suits
- Readers after electrolyte tablets rather than capsules, since the range covers electrolytes, multivitamins and vitamins minerals.
- Anyone in the markets Nuun serves, listed as US and CA.
- Shoppers on restricted diets, given the range is labelled for vegan, gluten free and kosher.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers in the UK, who should look at DocMorris and its own range of multivitamins, vitamins minerals and omega 3.
- Anyone shopping only for a daily vitamin, since ProSolution Plus sells vitamins minerals and TestRX vitamins minerals alone.
Vital Proteins
Who it suits
- US buyers who want collagen, greens and probiotics under one brand name
- People who prioritise certification and a clear returns window over the lowest per serving cost
- Shoppers who want a young company with a named parent behind it
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who want a wide vitamin and mineral range, where DocMorris and Apotek Hjartat both cover far more categories
- Anyone who needs independent batch testing on the label
- Shoppers outside the US looking for a local market
Current offers
Nuun
Current offer
Discount code
20% off your first order: 20%
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Source, checked September 30, 2026
Vital Proteins
Current offer
Discount code
15% off first order for newsletter signup: 15%
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Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Nuun | Vital Proteins |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | Yes | No |
| United States | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
Nuun
What does Nuun cost?+
The entry point is $7.49 on the Nuun Sport range, and subscriptions take 15% off that price. There is no membership fee attached, and the amount you see at entry is the amount you pay for the box you order next.
What is the cost per serving?+
A serving of Nuun Sport works out at $0.75, which places the brand at position 42 of the 121 brands compared on that measure. If you take more than a tablet a day, the cost is worth multiplying out before you commit.
Vital Proteins
How much does Vital Proteins cost to start?+
The entry price is $29.99, taken from the collagen peptides rather than from a bundle. Once you are ordering, the number that matters is $2.31 per serving. There is no membership needed to reach either figure.
Does a Vital Proteins subscription cost less?+
Yes, a subscription takes 15% off the ongoing cost. That discount applies for as long as you keep the subscription running, so the renewal price is lower than the one-off price but still recurring. Cancel and the one-off $2.31 per serving applies instead.