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Is Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides ultra-processed?

I tablespoon Protein powders Sold in the United States

Pack of Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides

Yes, it's ultra-processed

  1. 1 Unprocessed
  2. 2 Kitchen staple
  3. 3 Processed
  4. 4 Ultra-processed

Signs of ultra-processing in its ingredients:

  • 9 ingredients
  • No additives

Less processed protein powders

Less processed isn't automatically healthier, so compare the labels for what matters to you, such as sugar or salt.

Ingredients

Ultra-processing Processing signs are highlighted

Supplement Facts Serving Size 4 Tbsp, Servings Per Container About 34 Calories Total Fat Total Carbohydrate Dietary Fiber Total Sugars Protein Iron Sodium Potassium Collagen peptides (from bovine), Amount Per Serving 90 05 g 4 g 2 g 0 g 18 g 3 mg 100 mg 220 mg 20 g Percent Daily Values (DV), are based on a 2000 calorie diet *Daily Value not established OTHER Alkalized cocoal, natural flavors, sea salt, stevia sweetener *Rainforest Alliance Certified Find out more at raorg % Daily Value 1%

As written on the pack

Supplement Facts Serving Size 4 Tbsp (27g) Servings Per Container About 34 Calories Total Fat Total Carbohydrate Dietary Fiber Total Sugars Protein Iron Sodium Potassium Collagen peptides (from bovine) Amount Per Serving 90 05 g 4 g 2 g 0 g 18 g 3 mg 100 mg 220 mg 20 g Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2000 calorie diet *Daily Value not established OTHER Alkalized cocoal, natural flavors, sea salt, stevia sweetener *Rainforest Alliance Certified Find out more at raorg % Daily Value 1%* 1%* 7%* ** 0%* 17% 4% 5% **

What makes it ultra-processed

Cosmetic additives

Added to change how the food looks, feels or tastes, not to keep it safe. A hallmark of ultra-processed food.

  • Flavouring Flavourings are concentrated aroma preparations that add or intensify a taste.
1 ingredient that would only make it processed

Kitchen staples like sugar, salt and oil. On their own they make a food processed, not ultra-processed.

  • Salt Salt, added for taste and preservation.

How the NOVA groups work

Among 150 protein powders

From least to most processed, this one ranks 15th. 95% of the protein powders here are ultra-processed.

Ranked by NOVA group, then by the number of ultra-processing signs, additives and ingredients. Our ordering, not part of NOVA.

All 150 protein powders, least processed first

About this information

  • Data from this product on Open Food Facts (barcode 0850019568240, last edited 3 May 2026), available under the Open Database License. If something is wrong or the recipe has changed, you can correct it there.
  • Photo: Open Food Facts contributors, CC BY-SA 3.0.
  • The NOVA group is an automated estimate from crowdsourced data: a missing or mistyped ingredient can change it.
  • General information, not medical or dietary advice. Check the pack if you have an allergy.