# Orgain Protein Powder Review > Orgain protein powder from the label: the 21 g organic plant tub, the 30 g vegan, grass-fed whey and Simple compared on protein, sweeteners, lead and cost. - **URL**: https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/orgain-protein-powder-review/ - **Updated**: 2026-11-02 - **Author**: [Best Protein Powder Editorial Team](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/authors/editorial-team/) - **Publisher**: [Best Protein Powder](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/) --- The supermarket's best-known organic protein, read off the label: what each Orgain tub gives you per scoop, what it costs per 25 g of protein, and what Consumer Reports found when it tested the flagship for lead. **How we rank:** We judge every powder on the label, not the marketing: protein per scoop, cost per 25 g of protein, the full ingredient list and third-party testing. No paid placements, and commission never sets a ranking. [Read our methodology](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/how-we-test/) Orgain is the protein powder most people meet first, because it sits on the shelf at Target, Sam's Club and the grocery store as well as on Amazon. The flagship Organic Protein Plant-Based gives you about 21 g of protein for roughly 150 calories, it is USDA Organic, and it costs less per gram than most organic rivals. It is a sensible everyday smoothie powder. It is not a lifter's powder, it carries no sport certification we could confirm, and Consumer Reports' 2025 lead testing put it above its daily level of concern, so it belongs in the occasional rather than the twice-a-day column. ## Our Top Picks | Award | Product | Why | | --- | --- | --- | | Flagship Pick | [Orgain Organic Protein Plant-Based Protein Powder](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/orgain-protein-powder-review/#orgain-organic-protein-plant-based) | The best-value organic smoothie protein on the shelf, best used a few times a week rather than every day. | | Best for Lifters | [Orgain Organic Vegan 30g Protein Powder (Sport)](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/orgain-protein-powder-review/#orgain-organic-vegan-30g-protein) | The Orgain to buy if you lift and want plant protein, as long as you are not drug tested. | | Best Dairy Option | [Orgain Grass-Fed Whey Protein Powder](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/orgain-protein-powder-review/#orgain-grass-fed-whey-protein) | The better Orgain for anyone who eats dairy and wants lean protein rather than a vegan powder. | | Best Stevia-Free | [Orgain Simple Organic Plant Protein Powder](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/orgain-protein-powder-review/#orgain-simple-plant-protein) | A good fix for stevia haters, not for anyone with a nut allergy or a tight sugar budget. | | Alternative: Certified Organic Plant | [Garden of Life Sport Organic Plant-Based Protein](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/orgain-protein-powder-review/#garden-of-life-sport-organic-plant-based-protein) | The organic plant protein to buy instead of Orgain if you are tested or train hard. | ## 1. The Short Verdict Orgain is good at one thing: an organic, plant-based protein powder that tastes sweet enough to drink, mixes into a smoothie without much fuss and costs less than most organic competitors. If that is what you want, the flagship **Organic Protein Plant-Based** tub is a reasonable buy. About 21 g of protein for roughly 150 calories, per the label at the time of writing, from a blend of organic pea, brown rice and chia, with under 1 g of sugar. It is weaker on the things serious lifters and tested athletes care about. Twenty-one grams is on the low side for a two-scoop serving, the protein share by weight is under half because fiber, fat and a creamer base take up room, and we could not confirm NSF Certified for Sport or Informed Sport status for any Orgain powder. If you get drug tested, buy a certified product instead. The bigger caveat is lead. In its October 2025 protein investigation, Consumer Reports measured Orgain Organic Plant-Based Protein Powder at about 143% of its daily level of concern for lead per serving and grouped it with products it said were fine to have occasionally through the week, not every day. That does not make the tub dangerous. It does change how often we would drink it, and we cover the numbers in full below. So our verdict splits by reader. For a casual smoothie drinker who wants organic, Orgain is fine and good value. For a heavy daily user, especially someone having two shakes a day, the grass-fed whey or a certified organic plant powder is the better primary protein. Pregnant readers and parents buying for children should read the lead section before buying any plant protein, Orgain included. > **THE ONE-LINE ANSWER** > > **Good value organic smoothie protein, not an everyday staple** > > Buy the 21 g Organic Protein Plant-Based for occasional smoothies, the Grass-Fed Whey if you want more protein per calorie, and a sport-certified powder if you are tested. ## 2. Who Makes Orgain Orgain was founded by Dr. Andrew Abraham, a physician who has told the brand's origin story many times: he built the first shakes while recovering from cancer treatment because he could not find a clean nutrition drink he wanted to use. The company started with ready-to-drink shakes and grew into one of the largest organic protein powder brands in the United States. In February 2022 Nestlé Health Science agreed to buy a majority stake in Orgain from Dr. Abraham and the investment firm Butterfly Equity, both of whom kept minority positions, with Dr. Abraham staying on as chief executive. That puts Orgain inside one of the biggest nutrition companies in the world, alongside brands such as Garden of Life and Vital Proteins that Nestlé Health Science also owns. Big-company ownership cuts both ways. It is why Orgain is in almost every supermarket and why prices stay competitive, and it usually means mature manufacturing and quality systems. It also means the range is built for mass appeal: sweet flavors, gentle textures and serving sizes that suit a smoothie more than a post-workout shake. Orgain's own pitch is organic, plant-based and clean, not performance. The label claims are consistent across the core range: USDA Organic for the organic lines, vegan for the plant powders, gluten free and non-GMO. Retail listings for the plant-based tub also mention kosher status and certified plant-based verification. What you will not find on the tub is a banned-substance certification, which is the single biggest gap if you compete in a tested sport. ## 3. The Range Side by Side Orgain sells more protein powders than most shoppers realise, and the names are close enough to cause confusion. The four that matter are the flagship 21 g Organic Protein Plant-Based, a higher-dose 30 g organic vegan powder sold as Orgain Sport at some retailers, a Grass-Fed Whey made from cow's milk, and Orgain Simple, a shorter-ingredient plant powder sweetened with coconut sugar. There are also Superfoods and oat milk variants of the flagship. | Powder | Protein (label) | Calories | Protein source | Sweetener | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Organic Protein Plant-Based | About 21 g | About 150 | Organic pea, brown rice, chia | Stevia; erythritol in some flavors | | Organic Vegan 30g (Sport) | About 30 g | About 200-210 | Organic plant blend | Check flavor | | Grass-Fed Whey | About 21 g | About 140 | Grass-fed whey concentrate | Stevia, erythritol | | Simple Plant Protein | About 20 g | About 150 | Pea, peanut, pumpkin, almond, chia | Coconut sugar | The pattern is simple. Three of the four land at 20 to 21 g of protein per two-scoop serving, which is a moderate dose; most whey isolates give 25 g in a single scoop. Only the 30 g vegan powder reaches a dose that comfortably covers the roughly 2.5 to 3 g of leucine that research links to a strong muscle-building response, and it does that by doubling up on serving size and calories. The flagship's 46 g serving is worth a second look. With 21 g of protein inside 46 g of powder, protein is under half of what you scoop. The rest is fiber, which ranges from about 4 g to 7 g depending on flavor, plus a creamer base of acacia, sunflower oil and rice dextrin, and about 4 g of fat. That is why it tastes richer than a plain pea isolate, and why it is not the leanest protein per calorie. Orgain Simple is the odd one out. It swaps stevia and erythritol for organic coconut sugar, which adds about 5 g of added sugar per serving, and its blend includes peanut flour and almond protein, so it contains peanuts and tree nuts. It suits someone who dislikes stevia aftertaste and does not mind a little real sugar. It does not suit anyone with a nut allergy. ## 4. The Orgain Powders, Ranked We ranked the four Orgain powders most buyers choose between on protein per serving, cost per 25 g, ingredient list and how well each fits its intended job, then added one clearly labelled alternative from another brand for readers who want a sport-certified organic plant protein. All figures are per the label or retailer listing at the time of writing and vary by flavor, so check the tub you buy. ### 1. Orgain Organic Protein Plant-Based Protein Powder **Award:** Flagship Pick | **Type:** USDA Organic pea, brown rice and chia blend - **Protein per serving:** About 21 g (label) - **Calories:** About 150 - **Third-party testing:** USDA Organic; no sport certification - **Best for:** Occasional smoothies Orgain's best seller delivers about 21 g of protein for roughly 150 calories per two-scoop, 46 g serving, per the label at the time of writing, with under 1 g of sugar and 4 to 7 g of fiber depending on flavor. The blend is organic pea, brown rice and chia, with mung bean on some newer labels, plus a creamer base that makes it richer than plain pea isolates. It is cheap for a USDA Organic powder. Consumer Reports' 2025 testing put it at about 143% of its daily lead level of concern per serving, so we treat it as an occasional rather than twice-daily shake. **Bottom line:** The best-value organic smoothie protein on the shelf, best used a few times a week rather than every day. **Pros:** - USDA Organic, vegan, gluten free and non-GMO per the label - Low cost per 25 g for an organic plant powder - Creamy texture that buyers rate well in smoothies - Widely sold, from Amazon to warehouse clubs **Cons:** - Consumer Reports placed it in its occasional-use group for lead - Only about 21 g of protein in a 46 g serving - No sport certification we could confirm [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J074W7Q?tag=sktiger-20) ### 2. Orgain Organic Vegan 30g Protein Powder (Sport) **Award:** Best for Lifters | **Type:** USDA Organic plant protein, higher dose - **Protein per serving:** About 30 g (listing) - **Calories:** About 200-210 - **Third-party testing:** No sport certification confirmed - **Best for:** Vegan lifters, bulking Sold as Orgain Sport at some grocery chains and as Organic Vegan 30g High Protein on Amazon, this is the Orgain plant powder for people who train. Retail listings show about 30 g of protein for roughly 200 to 210 calories per two-scoop serving, varying by flavor, with about 1 g of sugar. That dose clears the threshold most muscle-building research uses in a single serving, which the 21 g tub does not. It costs more calories and a little more per gram, and it carries no banned-substance certification we could confirm. **Bottom line:** The Orgain to buy if you lift and want plant protein, as long as you are not drug tested. **Pros:** - About 30 g of protein per serving per retail listings - Organic and vegan, like the flagship - Covers a post-workout dose without doubling scoops **Cons:** - About 200 to 210 calories per serving - No sport certification we could confirm - Not covered by the Consumer Reports test, so no lead data either way [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085B58NB4?tag=sktiger-20) ### 3. Orgain Grass-Fed Whey Protein Powder **Award:** Best Dairy Option | **Type:** Grass-fed whey protein concentrate - **Protein per serving:** About 21 g (label) - **Calories:** About 140 - **Third-party testing:** No sport certification confirmed - **Best for:** Dairy eaters, everyday shakes Orgain's dairy powder gives about 21 g of protein for roughly 140 calories per two-scoop serving, per the listing at the time of writing, from pasture-raised, grass-fed whey concentrate, with close to 5 g of naturally occurring BCAAs and about 3 g of prebiotic fiber. It is sweetened with stevia and erythritol and is gluten free and kosher. It is a better muscle-building protein than the plant tub at the same dose and fewer calories, but as a concentrate it keeps more lactose than an isolate. **Bottom line:** The better Orgain for anyone who eats dairy and wants lean protein rather than a vegan powder. **Pros:** - About 21 g of protein for roughly 140 calories - Grass-fed whey with a short ingredient list - Fair cost per 25 g at typical discounted prices **Cons:** - Concentrate, so not ideal if you are lactose intolerant - Contains erythritol, which some stomachs dislike [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AAFZYQY?tag=sktiger-20) ### 4. Orgain Simple Organic Plant Protein Powder **Award:** Best Stevia-Free | **Type:** Organic plant blend sweetened with coconut sugar - **Protein per serving:** About 20 g (label) - **Calories:** About 150 - **Third-party testing:** No sport certification confirmed - **Best for:** Stevia-free shakes Orgain Simple trades stevia and erythritol for organic coconut sugar and a shorter ingredient list. Retail panels show about 20 g of protein for roughly 150 calories per two-scoop, 40 g serving, with about 5 g of added sugar. The blend is organic pea, peanut flour, pumpkin seed, almond protein and chia on current labels, so it contains peanuts and tree nuts. It suits readers who cannot stand stevia's aftertaste, and it costs more per gram of protein than the flagship because the tubs are smaller. **Bottom line:** A good fix for stevia haters, not for anyone with a nut allergy or a tight sugar budget. **Pros:** - No stevia or sugar alcohols - Short, organic ingredient list - Nut-based blend tastes richer than pea alone, per buyer feedback **Cons:** - About 5 g of added sugar per serving - Contains peanuts and tree nuts - Higher cost per 25 g than the flagship [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088T9Q6L9?tag=sktiger-20&linkCode=ll1) ### 5. Garden of Life Sport Organic Plant-Based Protein **Award:** Alternative: Certified Organic Plant | **Type:** USDA Organic pea-based plant protein - **Protein per serving:** About 30 g (label) - **Calories:** About 170 - **Third-party testing:** NSF Certified for Sport (per brand) - **Best for:** Tested athletes If you like the idea of Orgain but need a banned-substance certification, Garden of Life Sport is the obvious swap. It gives about 30 g of organic plant protein for roughly 170 calories per serving, per the label, and the brand says it is NSF Certified for Sport. It costs more per 25 g than the Orgain flagship, and like every plant protein it is not immune to soil-borne heavy metals, but the certification and higher dose make it the stronger choice for athletes. **Bottom line:** The organic plant protein to buy instead of Orgain if you are tested or train hard. **Pros:** - About 30 g of protein per serving - NSF Certified for Sport, per the brand - USDA Organic and vegan **Cons:** - Higher cost per 25 g than Orgain - More calories per serving than the Orgain flagship [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N7DTD98?tag=sktiger-20) ## 5. Plant-Based vs Grass-Fed Whey If you are not vegan and you are choosing between Orgain's two 21 g powders, the Grass-Fed Whey is the stronger protein on paper. It gives about 21 g of protein for roughly 140 calories, and the listing claims close to 5 g of naturally occurring BCAAs per serving. Whey is a complete, fast-digesting dairy protein with more leucine per gram than a pea and rice blend, so the same 21 g does a little more for muscle repair. The whey is a concentrate rather than an isolate, which matters if you are lactose intolerant. Concentrates keep more of milk's lactose and fat than isolates, so sensitive stomachs may do better with a true isolate such as those in our [whey isolate guide](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/best-whey-protein-isolate/). Orgain's whey is gluten free and kosher per the listing, and is sweetened with stevia and erythritol. The plant tub wins on dietary fit and fiber. It is dairy free and vegan, it carries 4 to 7 g of fiber per serving depending on flavor, and its pea, brown rice and chia blend is designed to cover all nine essential amino acids. Pea and rice complement each other: pea is low in methionine, rice is low in lysine, and together they make a more complete protein than either alone. There is a lead angle here too. Plant proteins grow in soil and tend to carry more lead than dairy proteins, which is consistent with the Orgain plant tub's result in Consumer Reports' testing. If you are choosing purely on lowest contaminant exposure, a dairy protein is the safer default. If you are vegan, choosing a plant powder with published heavy-metal results is the better route, and our [organic protein powder guide](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/best-organic-protein-powder/) compares the certified options. ## 6. Cost per 25 g of Protein Price per tub is a poor way to compare protein powders, because tubs hold different serving counts and each serving holds a different dose. We compare cost per 25 g of protein instead: the price of the tub, divided by total grams of protein in it, multiplied by 25. Prices move constantly, so treat the figures here as approximate ranges at typical retail and subscribe prices at the time of writing. The flagship plant tub is where Orgain is strongest. A 2.03 lb tub holds about 20 servings of 21 g, and at its usual price range on Amazon and at warehouse clubs it works out to roughly $1.40 to $2.00 per 25 g of protein. That is cheap for a USDA Organic plant powder; many organic rivals sit well above $2. The larger 2.74 lb club-size tubs bring the cost down further. Grass-Fed Whey usually lands in a similar band. A 1.82 lb tub holds about 20 servings, and at the discounted prices we saw it works out to roughly $1.50 to $2.20 per 25 g. That is not bargain-bin whey money, but it is fair for grass-fed whey with a short label. The 30 g vegan powder and Simple tend to cost a little more per gram of protein, Simple especially, because its tubs are smaller. > **Approximate Cost per 25 g** > > - **$1.40-2.00**: Organic Plant-Based (2.03 lb) > - **$1.50-2.20**: Grass-Fed Whey (1.82 lb) > - **Higher**: Simple, per gram > - **20**: Servings in a 2.03 lb tub One wrinkle: because the plant tub's serving is 21 g, you need about 1.2 servings to reach 25 g, which means a tub lasts fewer shakes than its label suggests if you dose to a muscle-building target. Do the math on grams of protein, not scoops. Our [protein calculator](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/protein-calculator/) will tell you how much you actually need per day. ## 7. The Lead Result In October 2025 Consumer Reports published lead test results for 23 protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes from popular brands. It judged each product against a level of concern of 0.5 micrograms of lead per day, a conservative threshold set well below levels known to cause harm, and sorted products into those it was comfortable with daily, those it said were fine occasionally, and those to avoid. Orgain Organic Plant-Based Protein Powder came in at about 143% of that level of concern per serving and was placed in the occasional group, alongside products such as Vega Premium Sport and Equip Prime Protein. In plain terms, one serving delivered a little more lead than CR thinks is ideal for a whole day. Having it a few times a week keeps your weekly average under CR's threshold; having it twice a day does not. Context matters. CR's level of concern is deliberately cautious, protein powder is not the only dietary source of lead, and a single lab test reflects the lots CR bought, not every tub ever made. Lead in plant proteins comes mostly from soil, not from careless manufacturing, which is why rice, pea and cacao-based powders tend to score worse across the whole category. Still, the result is real and it applies to Orgain's best-selling powder. Our practical advice: if Orgain plant protein is your occasional smoothie powder, keep using it. If you rely on protein shakes daily, use a dairy protein or a plant powder that publishes heavy-metal results as your main source, and keep Orgain for variety. Pregnant readers and children are the groups CR's thresholds exist to protect, so talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before making any plant protein a daily habit. For the bigger picture, see our guide on [whether protein powder is safe](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/is-protein-powder-safe/). ## 8. Sweeteners, Fiber and Digestion Orgain's flavored powders are sweetened mainly with organic stevia extract, listed as Reb A on recent labels. Several retailer ingredient lists for the plant tub and the whey also include organic erythritol, a sugar alcohol, while a newer vanilla bean listing for the plant tub is marketed as erythritol free. Orgain has told customers that erythritol will always be listed in the ingredients when present, so read the panel on the tub you actually buy. That matters for two reasons. Some people find erythritol causes gas or loose stools in larger amounts, and some readers prefer to avoid it after a 2023 study linked high blood erythritol levels to cardiovascular events. That research is observational and debated, and it does not prove a scoop of protein is harmful, but it is a fair reason to pick an erythritol-free flavor if you care. Fiber is the other digestive variable. The plant tub's 4 to 7 g per serving comes partly from organic acacia and, in some flavors, agave inulin. Inulin feeds gut bacteria, which is good for most people, but it is a common trigger for bloating in people with IBS or a sensitivity to FODMAPs. If plant protein shakes leave you bloated, the inulin and the sugar alcohol are the first suspects, not the pea protein. On taste, buyer feedback is broadly positive for a plant powder: reviewers describe Orgain as creamy and less chalky than plain pea isolates, with chocolate fudge and vanilla bean the most popular flavors. The common complaint is a stevia aftertaste, which is why Simple, with coconut sugar instead, exists. Iced coffee flavor contains about 60 mg of caffeine per serving per the label, so skip it in the evening. ## 9. Who Should Skip It Skip Orgain if you are a drug-tested athlete. We could not confirm an NSF Certified for Sport or Informed Sport listing for any Orgain powder, and a protein powder without banned-substance certification is a risk you do not need to take. A certified organic plant protein such as Garden of Life Sport, which the brand says is NSF Certified for Sport, solves that; our [Garden of Life review](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/garden-of-life-protein-powder-review/) covers it in depth. Skip the plant tub as a primary protein if you drink two or more shakes a day, for the lead reasons above. At that volume your daily lead intake from protein alone would sit well above Consumer Reports' level of concern. Rotating in a dairy protein, or a plant protein with published heavy-metal testing, is the simple fix. Skip Orgain if you want the most protein per calorie. At about 21 g for 150 calories, the flagship gives roughly 14 g of protein per 100 calories; a good whey isolate gives 22 to 25 g per 100 calories. If you are dieting and counting every calorie, an isolate stretches further. If you are bulking, the extra calories are not a problem, but you will want the 30 g powder or two servings. Finally, skip Simple if you have a peanut or tree nut allergy, and skip any flavor with erythritol or inulin if those ingredients upset your stomach. Readers with kidney disease, or anyone on a protein-restricted diet, should get a target from their doctor before adding any protein powder. Other plant-first brands worth comparing are covered in our [Vega review](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/vega-protein-powder-review/) and [Truvani review](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/truvani-protein-powder-review/). ## 10. Matching the Tub to Your Goal **For smoothies and general health:** the 21 g Organic Protein Plant-Based is the default. Blend one serving with frozen fruit, a handful of spinach and milk or a plant milk, and the fiber and creamer base give you a thick shake that keeps you full. If you add a dairy milk, you will push the protein past 25 g without needing a second scoop. **For building muscle on a vegan diet:** the 30 g organic vegan powder is the better Orgain pick, because a single serving clears the protein dose most research uses for post-workout recovery. It costs more calories, about 200 to 210 per serving, so it suits lifters and active people more than dieters. Pair it with a daily protein target rather than relying on shakes alone. **For lean protein if you eat dairy:** the Grass-Fed Whey. It gives the same 21 g as the plant tub for fewer calories, it digests fast after training, and dairy proteins have tested lower for lead than plant proteins across the category. If lactose bothers you, move to a whey isolate instead. **For short labels and no stevia:** Orgain Simple, as long as you are fine with about 5 g of added coconut sugar and have no nut allergy. Whichever tub you choose, use it as a top-up to real food, not a replacement. Most adults hit their protein target more cheaply from eggs, dairy, beans, fish and meat, with a shake filling the gap on busy days. ## 11. Common Mistakes to Avoid ### Counting scoops instead of grams Orgain's flagship serving is two scoops and about 21 g of protein, not 25 g. If you are dosing for muscle repair after training, you need a little more than one serving, and a tub lasts fewer shakes than the label count suggests. Plan your intake in grams of protein, then work back to scoops. ### Drinking the plant tub twice a day Consumer Reports measured the Orgain plant powder at about 143% of its daily lead level of concern per serving. One shake a few times a week stays within its weekly guidance; two shakes daily does not. Heavy users should rotate in a dairy protein or a plant powder with published heavy-metal results. ### Assuming organic means tested USDA Organic certifies how ingredients are grown and handled. It says nothing about banned substances, and it does not cap heavy metals, which come from soil. If you compete in a tested sport, look for NSF Certified for Sport or Informed Sport instead, which Orgain powders do not carry as far as we could confirm. ### Ignoring the sweetener panel Orgain uses stevia across most flavors, and erythritol appears in some flavors and not others. Inulin fiber shows up in some plant tubs too. If shakes bloat you or give you gas, compare ingredient panels between flavors before blaming the protein itself, and try an erythritol-free flavor first. ### Buying Simple with a nut allergy Orgain Simple's current blend includes peanut flour and almond protein, and its label lists peanuts and tree nuts as allergens. It sits next to the nut-free flagship on the shelf in similar packaging. If anyone in the house has a nut allergy, check the allergen line every time you buy. ## 12. Frequently Asked Questions ### Is Orgain protein powder good for you? For most healthy adults, yes, in moderation. The flagship gives about 21 g of organic plant protein for roughly 150 calories with under 1 g of sugar and useful fiber. The caveat is lead: Consumer Reports' 2025 testing put it above its daily level of concern per serving, so we suggest using it a few times a week rather than as a twice-daily staple. ### Does Orgain protein powder have lead? Consumer Reports' October 2025 investigation measured Orgain Organic Plant-Based Protein Powder at about 143% of its 0.5 microgram daily level of concern for lead per serving and listed it as fine to have occasionally through the week. Lead in plant protein comes mainly from soil. Pregnant readers and parents should talk to a doctor before daily use. ### How much protein is in Orgain protein powder? The flagship Organic Protein Plant-Based and the Grass-Fed Whey each give about 21 g of protein per two-scoop serving, per the label. Orgain Simple gives about 20 g, and the organic vegan 30g powder, sold as Orgain Sport at some stores, gives about 30 g. Figures vary slightly by flavor, so check the panel on your tub. ### Is Orgain protein good for building muscle? It can help, but the 21 g serving is on the low side for a post-workout dose, and plant protein has less leucine per gram than whey. Lifters should choose the 30 g vegan powder, the Grass-Fed Whey with a little extra milk, or a higher-dose whey isolate. Total daily protein matters more than any single shake. ### Does Orgain protein powder contain erythritol? Some flavors do. Retail ingredient lists for several plant-based flavors and the Grass-Fed Whey include organic erythritol alongside stevia, while a newer vanilla bean plant listing is marketed as erythritol free. Orgain says erythritol is always listed when present, so the ingredient panel on the specific tub you buy is the reliable answer. ### Is Orgain third-party tested? Orgain's organic and plant-based claims are verified by third parties, and the organic tubs carry the USDA Organic seal. We could not confirm NSF Certified for Sport or Informed Sport status for any Orgain powder at the time of writing, so drug-tested athletes should choose a powder that appears in one of those certification databases. ### Who owns Orgain? Orgain was founded by physician Dr. Andrew Abraham. In February 2022 Nestlé Health Science agreed to buy a majority stake from Dr. Abraham and investment firm Butterfly Equity, who kept minority stakes, with Dr. Abraham remaining chief executive. Nestlé Health Science also owns Garden of Life and Vital Proteins, among other nutrition brands. ## Related Organic Protein Guides - [Best Organic Protein Powder](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/best-organic-protein-powder/): Our ranking of USDA Organic whey and plant powders on dose, testing and cost per 25 g. - [Garden of Life Protein Powder Review](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/garden-of-life-protein-powder-review/): The certified organic plant alternative, checked flavor by flavor. - [Best Plant-Based Protein Powder](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/best-plant-based-protein-powder/): Vegan powders compared on amino acids, taste and heavy-metal testing. ## The Bottom Line Orgain earns its place on the shelf as an affordable, organic, good-tasting plant protein. The 21 g Organic Protein Plant-Based is the right tub for occasional smoothies, the Grass-Fed Whey is the better daily protein if you eat dairy, the 30 g vegan powder suits lifters who want plant protein, and Simple suits people who cannot stand stevia. Where Orgain falls short is certification and contaminant data. With no banned-substance seal and a Consumer Reports lead result above its daily level of concern, the flagship works best as one protein in your rotation rather than the only one. If you want a certified organic option, start with our [best organic protein powder](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/best-organic-protein-powder/) ranking. ## More in Brand Reviews Guides in this category that pair with what you just read. - [Best Protein Powder Without Heavy Metals](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/best-protein-powder-without-heavy-metals/) - [Garden of Life Protein Powder Review](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/garden-of-life-protein-powder-review/) - [Vega Protein Powder Review](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/vega-protein-powder-review/) - [Truvani Protein Powder Review](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/truvani-protein-powder-review/) About the Author [Best Protein Powder Editorial Team](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/authors/editorial-team/), Supplements Desk The editorial team reads the label, the certificate and the price per gram of protein before a powder gets near a ranking -- and says plainly when a cheaper tub does the same job. [Full profile](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/authors/editorial-team/) | [How we test](https://www.best-proteinpowder.com/how-we-test/)