Updated May 2026.
Vegan protein has moved past the chalky, gritty era. Today's plant proteins blend pea, rice, hemp, and pumpkin for complete amino acid profiles and surprisingly smooth texture. Here's what we carry in Canada.
Vegan protein powders
- PEScience Select Vegan Protein (27 servings) — pea + brown rice, ~24g protein per serving
- Bowmar Nutrition Vegan Protein
- PVL Fermented & Sprouted Plant-Pro (840g) — fermented for digestibility
- North Coast Naturals ISO Protein 100 — pea protein isolate
- Prozis Supreme 100% Vegan Protein
- Allmax Meal Prep Lite — dairy-free + plant-based blend
Vegan protein bars
- Misfits VEGAN Protein Bar — 15g+ protein, GF
- TRUBAR Vegan Protein Bar — clean ingredient list, ~12g protein
- Some Magic Spoon Treats Bars (check label — vary)
- SNCK Keto Protein Bar (most flavors)
Vegan snacks & treats
- ChocZero Fruit Snacks — vegan, fiber-based
- Shameless Snacks Low-Sugar Vegan Gummy Candy
- Crisp Power High Protein Keto Vegan Pretzels — 23g protein, vegan
- Joyride Low-Sugar Candy — vegan
- SimplyProtein Plant Protein+ Shake (RTD)
Pea vs Rice vs Hemp vs Soy — quick guide
| Source | Protein/100g | Amino profile | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pea protein | ~80g | Low methionine, high lysine | Best paired with rice for completeness |
| Rice protein | ~78g | Low lysine, high methionine | Pairs perfectly with pea |
| Hemp protein | ~50g | Complete but lower density | Earthy taste; high omega-3 |
| Soy protein | ~85g | Complete | Highest BCAA of plant proteins |
| Pumpkin seed | ~60g | Decent | Often in blends |
How to hit protein targets on vegan diet
Most vegan adults need ~10–20g more protein than non-vegan equivalents because plant protein digestibility is slightly lower (DIAAS scores 0.7–0.9 vs whey 1.0+). Use a complete blend (pea+rice, or hemp+pea+rice) and time intakes around training.
