Orgain vs Garden of Life: Plant Protein
Orgain and Garden of Life are the two organic plant-protein powders you will find in nearly every grocery store. Both are vegan, both use pea-based blends, but they differ on protein per scoop, added ingredients, and sweeteners. Here is the head-to-head.
The verdict
On the Labelgrade — our 6-dimension score weighing protein, ingredients, sugar, saturated fat, sodium, and fiber — Orgain comes out ahead, 88 to 83. It also packs more protein (20 g vs 15 g per scoop).
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Side by side
| Orgain — Plant Based Protein Powder, Vanilla | Garden of Life Organic Plant Protein | |
|---|---|---|
| Labelgrade | A- 88/100 | B+ 83/100 |
| Protein (per scoop) | 20 g | 15 g |
| Protein per 100 g | 43.5 g | 65.2 g |
| Calories (per scoop) | 150 | 89.9 |
| Sugar | 0.998 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg | 150 mg |
| Fiber | 5.01 g | 2 g |
| Ingredient list length | 22 items | 22 items |
Bold/highlighted = the better figure on that row. Protein per 100 g normalizes for different serving sizes. All data from USDA FoodData Central.
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Where each one wins
- Orgain leads on protein — 20 g vs 15 g per scoop.
- Garden of Life is lower in sugar — 0 g vs 0.998 g.
- Garden of Life is lower in sodium — 150 mg vs 180 mg.
How they're scored
Both products are graded on the identical v3 Labelgrade formula (see methodology): protein density 23% + ingredient quality 21% + saturated fat 18% + sodium 15% + sugar 15% + fiber 8%. Nothing here is hand-weighted to favor one product. Want to compare different items? Use the interactive Compare tool. Last refreshed 2026-06-03.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which plant protein has more protein per scoop?
Both land around 20 g per scoop from a pea-protein base — the table shows exact figures. Garden of Life often includes a probiotic/enzyme blend; Orgain leans on a simpler organic blend. Protein-wise they are close.
Which tastes better and mixes cleaner?
Taste is subjective, but plant proteins are generally grittier than whey. Both use organic sweeteners (stevia/erythritol). The Labelgrade in the table reflects protein, sugar, and ingredient quality; flavor is worth trying for yourself.