Vega

Common questions

Is Vega healthy?

Vega scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This protein powder features a clean formulation with a plant protein blend of pea, pumpkin seed, and organic sunflower seed proteins, which are high-quality sources of amino acids.

How processed is Vega?

Vega is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Vega's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pumpkin Seed Protein, Organic Sunflower Seed Protein, Sea Salt count in its favor; Natural Flavors is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Vega

Vega
75 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 1
Category Protein Powders
Summary

This protein powder features a clean formulation with a plant protein blend of pea, pumpkin seed, and organic sunflower seed proteins, which are high-quality sources of amino acids. The use of natural flavors and xanthan gum is minimal, and the sweetener stevia is a natural, non-caloric option. The product is well-formulated with minimal additives, making it a strong choice in its category.

Key ingredients 7

Pumpkin Seed Protein
Good

Nutrient-dense plant protein that contributes valuable minerals and additional amino acids.

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Organic Sunflower Seed Protein
Good

Provides clean plant-based protein from organic seeds, enhancing the overall amino acid blend.

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Sea Salt
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Pea Protein
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Stevia Leaf Extract
Neutral

Zero-calorie natural plant-derived sweetener used to provide sweetness without adding sugars.

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Xanthan Gum
Neutral

Common food additive used as a thickener and stabilizer to improve texture and consistency.

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Natural Flavors
Bad

Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic constituents.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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