Vega review
Updated September 30, 2026 · ThriveCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
Vega suits people training on a plant-based or gluten-free diet who want a protein with third-party testing behind it. Vega Protein Recovery Premium Protein gives 30 g of protein per serving at $3.42, with NSF Sport and GMP certification behind it.
Key facts
- Best for
- Certified plant protein for people training in the US or Canada.
- Price from
- $64.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Price per serving
- $3.42 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Protein per serving (g)
- 30 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Third-party tested
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Certifications
- Nsf-sport, Vegan, Gmp (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Flavours (flavours)
- 5 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Subscription discount
- 15% (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- US, CA (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- VEGA US LLC (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Products
- Plant protein, Creatine
- Official website
- myvega.com
Supplements
- Price from
- $64.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Price per serving
- $3.42 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Third-party tested
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Subscription discount
- 15% (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Certifications
- Nsf-sport, Vegan, Gmp (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Money-back period
- 60 days (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- US, CA (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- VEGA US LLC (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Products
- Plant protein, Creatine
- Diets
- Vegan, Gluten free
Apps and profiles
Pros and cons
Pros
- Each serving of Vega Protein Recovery Premium Protein carries 30 g of protein, ranking 6 of 43 brands on protein per serving.
- The protein is third-party tested and certified to nsf-sport, vegan and gmp, and suits vegan and gluten-free diets.
- A subscription takes 15% off the price, so a regular order costs less per serving than $3.42.
- Vega sells in US and CA, and Body Attack, by contrast, lists a wider product range including whey-protein, pre-workout and electrolytes at whey protein, plant protein and creatine.
- A 60 day money back window sits alongside a 9.9 trust score, higher than the 8.3 cost part.
Cons
- Fees of $64.99 rank 57 of 66 brands on price from, so Vega is not the cheapest entry point here.
- Price per serving of $3.42 ranks 42 of 46 brands, placing Vega above many in that group.
- The range is narrower than Body Attack, which covers whey-protein, pre-workout, electrolytes, meal-replacement and protein-bars at whey protein, plant protein and creatine, while Vega covers plant protein and creatine.
- Support runs on email and help centre only, where phone support is the norm across 67.5% of health services on the site.
Who it suits
- People training on a vegan or gluten-free diet who want a protein with a named certification behind it.
- Athletes who want a high protein dose per serving without a whey base.
- Anyone in US and CA who orders regularly and wants a subscription discount on the price.
Who should look elsewhere
- People on a tight budget, since HUM Nutrition lists price from $40 against Vega's $64.99.
- Lifters who want whey, pre-workout or electrolytes in the same range, where Body Attack lists more product types at whey protein, plant protein and creatine.
- Shoppers who want phone support, since Vega runs on email and help centre.
How it compares on our data
Readers compare brands in this group on three things: what the first order costs, what each serving costs, and how much protein lands in that serving. Vega's numbers sit at different ends of those three measures, so the ranking depends on which one matters most to you. On price from, Vega ranks 57 of 66 brands. That places the starting cost well back in the group, which is the first thing to weigh if a trial order is the whole commitment. On price per serving, Vega ranks 42 of 46 brands. A higher serving price usually means the tub lasts longer, so a serving cost reads differently from a checkout cost. Protein per serving is where Vega separates itself. At 6 of 43 brands, Vega sits near the top of the group on protein content. If your target is grams per scoop rather than price per tub, that ranking carries more weight than the entry price does.
Prices
Vega sells one entry product and one way to repeat it. There is no tiered membership to compare, which keeps the decision narrow. Vega Protein Recovery Premium Protein starts at $64.99. That is the checkout figure for a first order, and the brand ranks 57 of 66 on it, so budget shoppers have cheaper options on the table. Renewal pricing follows the same product at $3.42 per serving. Regular orders are where that figure matters, and a subscription brings the cost down by 15%. Readers who weigh price at entry and again at renewal should compare $64.99 against $40, which is the other listed brand with a price from figure, and then work out how many servings the Vega tub holds before the two are comparable. The gap between entry and renewal is where the subscription discount does its work. A $64.99 first order and $3.42 a serving tell you little on their own, so treat the subscription as the real running cost if you plan to use more than one tub.
Core features
The product line is built around a single protein powder, and the specs are the reason to choose it. Protein content is the headline figure. Vega Protein Recovery Premium Protein provides 30 g of protein per serving, which places Vega near the top of the protein powders group on that measure and above the 24 median serving there. Testing is stated plainly: the product is third-party tested. That sits alongside certifications to nsf-sport, vegan and gmp, and the stated diets are vegan and gluten-free. Choice is the trade-off. The powder comes in 5 flavours, which is a narrower range than the variety most brands in this group carry, so taste preferences may rule it out early. Repeat ordering is handled by subscription, which takes 15% off. Combined with 30 g per serving, that is the offer that makes the per serving figure $3.42 work out over time.
The company behind it
Vega is a brand business rather than a marketplace, and the legal details behind the checkout are clear. The trading entity is VEGA US LLC, and the operation is headquartered in the US. Ordering runs through the brand's own store, so questions go to Vega rather than to a marketplace seller. Where you can order matters more here than usual. Vega ships to US and CA, which is a narrower footprint than readers in other countries may expect, and delivery outside those markets is not part of the offer as stated. Support is limited to email and help centre. That is enough for order questions and product details, but anyone who wants to talk through an order by phone will need a different brand.
How Vega compares
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Where Vega is available
- Available
- Canada, United States
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How much does Vega protein cost?+
Vega Protein Recovery Premium Protein starts at $64.99 for a first order, and that price ranks 57 of 66 brands in the group. Budget shoppers have cheaper entry points, so weigh the starting cost against how long the tub lasts.
What does a serving cost over time?+
A serving costs $3.42, which ranks 42 of 46 brands on that measure. A subscription takes 15% off, so regular orders cost less per serving than the standard figure.
How much protein is in each serving?+
Each serving of Vega Protein Recovery Premium Protein carries 30 g of protein, and that places Vega 6 of 43 brands on protein per serving. It sits above the 24 median serving in the protein powders group.
Is Vega protein third-party tested?+
Yes, the protein is third-party tested, and it is certified to nsf-sport, vegan and gmp. The stated diets are vegan and gluten-free, so the product suits people avoiding animal products and gluten.
Where does Vega ship?+
Vega sells in US and CA, and the operation is headquartered in the US under VEGA US LLC. Readers outside those markets would need to check delivery before ordering, since the stated markets are limited to that pair.
How do I get help from Vega?+
Support runs on email and help centre, so questions are answered by email or through the help centre. There is no phone line listed, which is the main gap if you would rather talk an order through with someone.
What is the money back window?+
Vega offers a 60 day money back window on orders. That gives time to try the 30 g per serving protein in practice before deciding whether the subscription is worth the 15% it saves.
How many flavours does the powder come in?+
The powder comes in 5 flavours. That is a shorter list than many brands in this group offer, so if you need a specific flavour outside that range, Body Attack or Myvitamins may cover more choice at whey protein, plant protein and creatine and whey protein, creatine and electrolytes.
Sources
- myvega.com/collections/all checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Products
“Product Type Protein Powders Creatine”
- myvega.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Markets, Subscription discount, Support channels
“Shipping rates are calculated in Canadian dollars on www.myvega.ca and in US dollars on www.myvega.com.”
- myvega.com/pages/satisfaction-guarantee checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Money-back period
“Vega's 60-day Satisfaction Guarantee ... Guarantee requests must be made within 60 days of your original purchase.”
- myvega.com/pages/terms-conditions checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity
“The owner of the Website is based in the United States ... This website is operated by VEGA US LLC, 21500 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 600, Aventura FL 33180”
- myvega.com/products/vega-protein-recovery-premium-protein checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Certifications, Diets, Flavours (flavours), Price from, Price per serving, Protein per serving (g), Third-party tested
“NSF Certified for Sport; Vegan ... bi-annual audits of our manufacturing facility to ensure Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliance”
Compiled from 5 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.