Plant Protein Life Extension

VS

MediPro Vegan Thorne Research

4.8 VSR

VSRating

4.9 VSR

$ 2.36

Price

per pure 25g protein

$ 2.84

18 g

Protein

per serving size

22 g

$ 1.70

Price

per serving size

$ 2.50

Amino Acids / BCAAs

Yes

1 Enzyme(s): Digestive Enzyme Blend

Enzymes / Probiotics

Yes

1 Enzyme(s): Digestive Enzyme Blend

Yes

2 Mineral(s): Sodium, Calcium

Vitamins / Minerals

Yes

12 Vitamin(s): Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D2, Vitamin E, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B9, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B7, Vitamin B5
12 Mineral(s): Calcium, Iodine, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium, Copper, Copper, Manganese, Chromium, Molybdenum, Sodium, Potassium

Yes

1 Flavor(s): Vanilla

Flavors

Yes

1 Flavor(s): Chocolate

Yes

1 Size(s): 15.87 oz

Sizes

Yes

1 Size(s): 49.7 oz

Our verdict

We’ve compared Life Extension Plant Protein with Thorne Research MediPro Vegan and determined the following. Life Extension Plant Protein is the winner in this analysis and earns 4.8 VSR. Its competitor Thorne Research MediPro Vegan earns 4.9 VSR. The colossal gap in rating was affected in the first place by the price of protein, thus 25 grams of pure protein of Life Extension Plant Protein going to cost you $ 2.36, as against $ 2.84 of Thorne Research MediPro Vegan. The serving of Life Extension Plant Protein contains 18 grams protein as against 22 grams of Thorne Research MediPro Vegan. For a serving of Life Extension Plant Protein you will pay $ 1.70 , and a for a serving of Thorne Research MediPro Vegan you will have to pay $ 2.50.

The Life Extension Plant Protein composition contains enzymes in an amount of 1 as against 1 in Thorne Research MediPro Vegan, Life Extension Plant Protein contains minerals 2 as against 12 in Thorne Research MediPro Vegan.

Also Thorne Research MediPro Vegan contains vitamins in an amount of 12.

Life Extension Plant Protein and Thorne Research MediPro Vegan have just one flavour, Life Extension Plant Protein have a Vanilla flavour, and Thorne Research MediPro Vegan has a Chocolate one. Thorne Research MediPro Vegan has no taste, the manufacturer produces it unflavored.

Life Extension Plant Protein and Thorne Research MediPro Vegan have only one size, Life Extension Plant Protein has 15.87 oz and Thorne Research MediPro Vegan has 49.7 oz.

We recommend buying Thorne Research MediPro Vegan.

Same Nutrition Facts

100

calories

170

1.5 g

total fat

5 g

75 mg

sodium

350 mg

as Sodium Citrate and Sodium Chloride

Effective for: Low levels of sodium in the blood
Possibly Effective for: Cystic fibrosis

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4 g

total carbohydrate

14 g

2 g

dietary fiber

6 g

18 g

protein

22 g

130 mg

calcium

25 mg

as Calcium Malate

Effective for: Indigestion; High levels of potassium in the blood; Low levels of calcium in the blood; Kidney failure
Possibly Effective for: Colon cancer, rectal cancer; High cholesterol; High blood pressure; Preventing tooth loss; Overactive parathyroid; Weak and brittle bones; Premenstrual syndrome

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93 mg

digestive enzyme blend

100 mg

bromelain, from pineapple, stem, alpha-galactosidase, Aspergillus niger

Difference Nutrition Facts

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Plant Protein Life Extension

Calories from Fat

Plant Protein

25 g

+ Amino Acid Blend. Organic pea protein isolate, branched chain amino acids (L-leucine, L-isoleucine, L-Valine), glycine, L-glutamine, brown rice protein concentrate

Nutrim Oat Bran

1875 mg

Inulin/FOS

1537 mg

from Agave tequilana, blue agave juice extract, plant

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MediPro Vegan Thorne Research

Saturated Fat

1 g

Soluble Fiber

5 g

Insoluble Fiber

1 g

Sugars

4 g

Vitamin A

750 mcg

as Palmitate

Effective for: Vitamin A deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Breast cancer; Cataracts; Measles; Precancerous lesions in the mouth ; Overall mortality; Diarrhea after giving birth; Pregnancy-related death; Pregnancy-related night blindness; Eye disease affecting the retina

Vitamin C

30 mg

as Sodium Ascorbate

Effective for: Vitamin C deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Protein in the urine; Irregular heartbeat; Emptying the colon before a colonoscopy; Common cold; Airway infections caused by exercise; Swelling of the stomach; Gout; High cholesterol; High blood pressure; Lead poisoning; Osteoarthritis; Pain after surgery; Sunburn; Wrinkled skin

Vitamin D2

600 IU

Effective for: A rare, inherited bone disorder marked by low levels of phosphate in the blood; A rare disorder that can lead to bone and kidney damage; Underactive parathyroid; Softening of the bones; A bone disorder that occurs in people with kidney disease; Rickets; Vitamin D deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Cavities; Heart failure; Infection of the airways; Preventing tooth loss; Weak and brittle bones; Psoriasis

Vitamin E

10 mg

from Mixed Tocopherols

Effective for: An inherited condition that affects motor control; Vitamin E deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Alzheimer disease; Menstrual cramps; A type of non-cancerous skin sore; Bleeding within the skull; Parkinson disease; Recovery from laser eye surgery; Premenstrual syndrome; Physical performance in elderly adults; Rheumatoid arthritis; Sunburn; Swelling of the eye

Vitamin B1

750 mcg

as Thiamin HCI

Effective for: Metabolic disorders; Thiamine deficiency; Brain disorder due to thiamine deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Cataracts; Kidney disease in people with diabetes; Painful menstruation

Vitamin B2

850 mcg

as Riboflavin 5'-Phosphate Sodium

Effective for: Preventing and treating low riboflavin levels
Possibly Effective for: Cataracts; Migraine headaches

Vitamin B3

10 mg

as Niacinamide

Effective for: Abnormal levels of blood fats; Treatment and prevention of niacin deficiency, and certain conditions related to niacin deficiency such as pellagra
Possibly Effective for: Metabolic syndrome; Abnormal levels of blood fats

Vitamin B6

1 mg

as Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate

Effective for: Seizures; A condition in which the body makes abnormal red blood cells that build up iron ; Vitamin B6 deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Hardening of the arteries ; Kidney stones; Morning sickness; Premenstrual syndrome

Vitamin B9

333.4 mcg DFE

200 mcg as L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate from L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid, Glucosamine Salt

Effective for: Folate deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Depression; High blood pressure; Gum disease in women who are pregnant; Stroke; Serious kidney disease ; Toxicity caused by the drug methotrexate; Birth defects of the brain and spine

Vitamin B12

9 mcg

as Methylcobalamin

Effective for: Inherited Vitamin B12 deficiency; Pernicious anemia; Vitamin B12 deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Canker sores; Nerve damage from shingles; Cyanide poisoning; High level of homocysteine in the blood

Vitamin B7

150 mcg

Effective for: Biotin deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Biotin deficiency

Vitamin B5

5 mg

as Calcium Pantothenate

Effective for: Pantothenic acid deficiency
Possibly Effective for:

Iodine

75 mcg

as Potassium Iodide

Effective for: Iodine deficiency; Radiation exposure; Thyroid conditions; Leg ulcers
Possibly Effective for: Catheter-related infection; Conjunctivitis; Foot ulcers in diabetes; Inflammation of the uterus; Painful fibrous breast tissue; Breast pain; Soreness and swelling inside the mouth; Gum infection; Surgery; Radiation exposure; Thyroid conditions; Leg ulcers

Magnesium

25 mg

as Magnesium Malate

Effective for: Constipation; Indigestion; Seizures in women with pre-eclampsia; Low levels of magnesium in the blood; A pregnancy complication marked by high blood pressure and protein in the urine
Possibly Effective for: Irregular heartbeat; Asthma; Nerve pain in people with cancer; Cerebral palsy; Chronic fatigue syndrome; Cluster headache; Colon cancer, rectal cancer; Heart disease; Cystic fibrosis; Diabetes; Fibromyalgia; Hearing loss; High cholesterol; A disease of heart valves; Weak and brittle bones; Pain after surgery; Premenstrual syndrome; Chest pain due to blood vessel spasms; A type of irregular heartbeat

Zinc

7.5 mg

as TRAACS Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate

Effective for: Zinc deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Acne; A disorder of zinc deficiency; An eating disorder; Burns; Common cold; Depression; Foot sores in people with diabetes; Diaper rash; A mild form of gum disease; Bad breath; Cold sores; Reduced ability to taste; Leprosy; Muscle cramps; Weak and brittle bones; Stomach ulcers; Sore throat; Pneumonia; Preterm birth; Bed sores; Sickle cell disease; Vitamin A deficiency; Warts; Diarrhea

Selenium

35 mcg

as Selenomethionine

Effective for: Selenium deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Selenium deficiency

Copper

1 mg

as TRAACS Copper Bisglycinate Chelate

Copper

1 mg

as TRAACS Copper Bisglycinate Chelate

Effective for: Copper deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Osteoporosis

Manganese