MediPro Vegan
Thorne Research
VS
Alive Ultra-Shake
Nature's Way
MediPro Vegan
Thorne Research
VS
Alive Ultra-Shake
Nature's Way
[Thorne Research] MediPro Vegan VS Alive Ultra-Shake [Nature's Way]
4.9 VSR
VSRating
6.2 VSR
$ 2.84
Price
per pure 25g protein
$ 2.07
22 g
Protein
per serving size
15 g
$ 2.50
Price
per serving size
$ 1.24
No
Amino Acids / BCAAs
No
Yes
1 Enzyme(s): Digestive Enzyme Blend
Enzymes / Probiotics
Yes
1 Enzyme(s): Digestive Enzyme Blend
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
12 Mineral(s): Calcium, Iodine, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium, Copper, Copper, Manganese, Chromium, Molybdenum, Sodium, Potassium
Vitamins / Minerals
Yes
13 Vitamin(s): Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D2, Vitamin E, Vitamin K1, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B9, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B7, Vitamin B5
12 Mineral(s): Calcium, Iron, Iodine, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium, Copper, Copper, Manganese, Molybdenum, Sodium, Potassium
12 Mineral(s): Calcium, Iron, Iodine, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium, Copper, Copper, Manganese, Molybdenum, Sodium, Potassium
Yes
1 Flavor(s): Chocolate
Flavors
Yes
1 Flavor(s): Vanilla
Yes
1 Size(s): 49.7 oz
Sizes
Yes
2 Size(s): 19.8 oz, 2.1 lb
Our verdict
After our analysis, we came to the conclusion. Thorne Research MediPro Vegan takes first place in this battle and gets 4.9 VSR. Its opponent Nature's Way Alive Ultra-Shake earns 6.2 VSR. The rating was affected in the first place by the price of protein, thus 25 grams of pure protein of Thorne Research MediPro Vegan going to cost you $ 2.84, as against $ 2.07 of Nature's Way Alive Ultra-Shake. The serving of Thorne Research MediPro Vegan contains 22 grams protein as against 15 grams in one Nature's Way Alive Ultra-Shake serving. At the same time, a serving of Thorne Research MediPro Vegan costs $ 2.50, and a serving of Nature's Way Alive Ultra-Shake costs $ 1.24.
The Thorne Research MediPro Vegan composition contains enzymes in an amount of 1 as against 1 in Nature's Way Alive Ultra-Shake, Thorne Research MediPro Vegan contains vitamins 12 as against 13 in Nature's Way Alive Ultra-Shake, Thorne Research MediPro Vegan contains minerals 12 as against 12 in Nature's Way Alive Ultra-Shake.
Thorne Research MediPro Vegan and Nature's Way Alive Ultra-Shake have just one flavour, Thorne Research MediPro Vegan have a Chocolate flavour, and Nature's Way Alive Ultra-Shake has a Vanilla one. Nature's Way Alive Ultra-Shake has no taste, the manufacturer makes it unflavored.
Thorne Research MediPro Vegan has just one size, 49.7 oz. Nature's Way Alive Ultra-Shake is produced in 2 sizes.
We recommend buying Nature's Way Alive Ultra-Shake.
Same Nutrition Facts
170
calories
100
5 g
total fat
1 g
14 g
total carbohydrate
11 g
6 g
dietary fiber
5 g
4 g
sugars
4 g
22 g
protein
15 g
750 mcg
vitamin a
15000 IU
as Palmitate
/
67% 10000 IU as beta carotene, 33% 5000 IU as retinyl acetate
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
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
30 mg
vitamin c
1000 mg
as Sodium Ascorbate
/
as ascorbic acid
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
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
600 IU
vitamin d2
1000 IU
-
/
as ergocalciferol
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
Possibly Effective for: Cavities; Heart failure; Infection of the airways; Preventing tooth loss; Weak and brittle bones; Psoriasis
10 mg
vitamin e
200 IU
from Mixed Tocopherols
/
as d-alpha tocopherol succinate
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
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
750 mcg
vitamin b1
25000 mcg
as Thiamin HCI
/
vitamin B1
Effective for: Metabolic disorders; Thiamine deficiency; Brain disorder due to thiamine deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Cataracts; Kidney disease in people with diabetes; Painful menstruation
Possibly Effective for: Cataracts; Kidney disease in people with diabetes; Painful menstruation
850 mcg
vitamin b2
25000 mcg
as Riboflavin 5'-Phosphate Sodium
/
Vitamin B2
Effective for: Preventing and treating low riboflavin levels
Possibly Effective for: Cataracts; Migraine headaches
Possibly Effective for: Cataracts; Migraine headaches
10 mg
vitamin b3
125 mg
as Niacinamide
/
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
Possibly Effective for: Metabolic syndrome; Abnormal levels of blood fats
1 mg
vitamin b6
50 mg
as Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate
/
as pyridoxine HCI/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
Possibly Effective for: Hardening of the arteries ; Kidney stones; Morning sickness; Premenstrual syndrome
333.4 mcg DFE
vitamin b9
400 mcg
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
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
9 mcg
vitamin b12
200 mcg
as Methylcobalamin
/
as cyanocobalamin
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
Possibly Effective for: Canker sores; Nerve damage from shingles; Cyanide poisoning; High level of homocysteine in the blood
150 mcg
vitamin b7
325 mcg
Effective for: Biotin deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Biotin deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Biotin deficiency
5 mg
vitamin b5
125 mg
as Calcium Pantothenate
/
as d-calcium pantothenate
Effective for: Pantothenic acid deficiency
Possibly Effective for:
Possibly Effective for:
25 mg
calcium
250 mg
as Calcium Malate
/
from aquamin calcified mineral source Red Algae Lithothmnion sp., whole plant
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
Possibly Effective for: Colon cancer, rectal cancer; High cholesterol; High blood pressure; Preventing tooth loss; Overactive parathyroid; Weak and brittle bones; Premenstrual syndrome
75 mcg
iodine
150 mcg
as Potassium Iodide
/
as potassium iodine
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
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
25 mg
magnesium
125 mg
as Magnesium Malate
/
as citrate/oxide, and from aquamin calcified mineral source Red Algae Lithothamnion sp., whole plant
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
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
7.5 mg
zinc
15 mg
as TRAACS Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate
/
as zinc bsyglycinate
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
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
35 mcg
selenium
140 mcg
as Selenomethionine
/
as L-selenomethionine
Effective for: Selenium deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Selenium deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Selenium deficiency
1 mg
copper
2 mg
as TRAACS Copper Bisglycinate Chelate
/
as copper bsiglycinate
1 mg
copper
2 mg
as TRAACS Copper Bisglycinate Chelate
/
as copper bsiglycinate
Effective for: Copper deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Osteoporosis
Possibly Effective for: Osteoporosis
1 mg
manganese
5 mg
as TRAACS Manganese Bisglycinate Chelate
/
as manganese bysglycinate
Effective for: Manganese deficiency
Possibly Effective for:
Possibly Effective for:
37.5 mcg
molybdenum
75 mcg
as TRAACS Molybdenum Glycinate Chelate
/
as sodium molybdate
Effective for: Molybdenum deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Molybdenum deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Molybdenum deficiency
350 mg
sodium
210 mg
as Sodium Citrate and Sodium Chloride
/
-
Effective for: Low levels of sodium in the blood
Possibly Effective for: Cystic fibrosis
Possibly Effective for: Cystic fibrosis
110 mg
potassium
50 mg
as Potassium Citrate
/
as potassium citrate
Effective for: Low levels of potassium in the blood
Possibly Effective for: Stroke; High blood pressure
Possibly Effective for: Stroke; High blood pressure
4.6 g
fiber blend
4 g
-
/
Oat Fiber, Apple Fiber, Xantham Gum, Nutraflora scFOS (short-Chain Fructooligosaccharides).
100 mg
digestive enzyme blend
100 mg
-
/
Concentrated Enzyme Blend (Fungal Protease, Acid Protease, Fungal Amylase, Lactase, Peptidase, Cellulase, Invertase, Alpha Galactosidase, Lipase), Betaine HCl, Bromelain, Papain
Difference Nutrition Facts
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MediPro Vegan Thorne Research
MediPro Vegan Thorne Research
Saturated Fat
1 g
Soluble Fiber
5 g
Insoluble Fiber
1 g
Chromium
60 mcg
as TRAACS Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate
Effective for: Chromium deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Diabetes
Possibly Effective for: Diabetes
Protein Blend
25.5 g
Fruits Blend
220 mg
Vegetables Blend
100 mg
Probiotic Blend
5 mg
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Alive Ultra-Shake Nature's Way
Alive Ultra-Shake Nature's Way
Calories from Fat
10
Vitamin K1
80 mcg
as phytonadione
Effective for: Preventing bleeding problems in newborns with low levels of vitamin K; Treating and preventing bleeding problems in people with low levels of the blood clotting protein prothrombin; An inherited bleeding disorder called vitamin K-dependent clotting factors deficiency; Reversing the effects of too much warfarin used to prevent blood clotting
Possibly Effective for:
Possibly Effective for:
Iron
3 mg
from soy protein
Effective for: Low levels of red blood cells in people with a long-term illness; Low levels of healthy red blood cells due to iron deficiency; Low iron levels in women who are pregnant
Possibly Effective for: Memory and thinking skills; Heart failure
Possibly Effective for: Memory and thinking skills; Heart failure
Soy Protein Isolate
15 g
providing Amino Acids Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Arginine, Lysine, Phenylalanine, Serine, proline, Valine, Isoleucine, Alanine, Glycine, Tyrosine, Threonine, Histidine, Tryptophan, Cysteine, Methionine
Greens Blend
550 mg
providing Amino Acids. Spirulina, Alfalfa (leaf, stem), Kelp, Barley Grass, Dandelion (leaf), Lemon Balm (leaf), Wheat Grass, Lemon Grass, Nettle (leaf), Blessed Thistle (stem, leaf, flower), Chlorella, Plantain (leaf), Blue Green Algae (Aphanizomenon flos-aquae), Cilantro (leaf)
Vegetable & Fruit Blend
200 mg
Powder Blend: Blueberry, orange, carrot, pomegranate, plum, strawberry, Apple, Beet, Cherry, Pear, Tomato, Cauliflower, Raspberry, Acai, Asparagus, Banana, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cranberry, Cucumber, Grape, Pea, Pineapple, Pumpkin, Spinach
Bioflavonoids
100 mg
from lemon, grapefruit, orange, tangerine. Providing Hesperidin, Eriocitrin, Naringin, Flavanones and Flavones.
Omega 3/6/9 Blend
100 mg
Flaxseed Powder, Sunflower Seed Powder
Mushroom Blend
100 mg
Organic. Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum), Shiitake (Lentinula edodes), Oyster Hiratake (Pleurotus ostreatus), Enokitake (Flammulina velutipes), Maitake (Grifola frondosa), Yamabushitake (Hericium erinaceus), Agarikon (Fomitopsis officinalis), Chaga (Inonotus obliquus), Himematsutake (Agaricus brasiliensis/blazei), Kawaratake (Trametes versicolor), Mesima (Phellinus linteus), Zhu Ling (Grifolia umbrellata).
Eleuthero
50 mg
Eleutherococcus Senticosus, root
Inositol
50 mg
Choline
30 mg
as choline bitartrate
Rutin
25 mg
Sophora Japonica flower bud extract
Lutein
200 mcg
from Aztec marigold
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