Does Orgain Protein Have Stevia? Yes; Vega Simple Doesn't

Yes: the current Orgain Organic Vanilla Bean label lists organic Reb A (stevia extract), while Vega Protein Made Simple Vanilla is sweetened with organic cane sugar, and Vega's page says it contains no stevia.

Orgain Organic Vanilla Bean and Vega Protein Made Simple Vanilla differ on most of the lines that matter on their labels. Per 2 scoops, Orgain lists 21 g of protein, 0 g of added sugars, and 390 mg of sodium, and it is sweetened with organic Reb A (stevia extract). Vega lists 15 g of protein, 5 g of added sugars from organic cane sugar, and 170 mg of sodium. The label facts are set side by side below.

Key takeaways

• Per 2 scoops, Orgain Organic Vanilla Bean lists 21 g protein, 0 g added sugar, and 390 mg sodium (17% DV). Vega Protein Made Simple Vanilla lists 15 g protein, 5 g added sugar, and 170 mg sodium (7% DV).
• The current Orgain label lists organic Reb A (stevia extract). The Vega vanilla label lists organic cane sugar. Vega's brand page says the product is made with no gums, stevia, or artificial additives.
• An Open Food Facts entry lists erythritol; the orgain.com label image does not, so check the tub you buy.
• Vega's facility also processes milk, soy, peanuts, eggs, tree nuts, and sesame, and its label says Contains: Coconut.

At a glance: per 2 scoops, as printed on each brand's label facts

Per 2 scoops	Orgain Organic Vanilla Bean	Vega Protein Made Simple Vanilla
Serving size	46 g	26 g
Servings per container	About 20	About 10
Calories	150	110
Protein	21 g (32% DV)	15 g (25% DV)
Total fat	3.5 g (4% DV)	2 g (3% DV)
Saturated fat	0.5 g (3% DV)	1 g (5% DV)
Cholesterol	0 mg	0 mg
Trans fat	0 g	0 g
Total carbohydrate	15 g (5% DV)	7 g (3% DV)
Dietary fiber	4 g (14% DV)	1 g (4% DV)
Total sugars	Less than 1 g	6 g
Added sugars	0 g (0% DV)	5 g (10% DV)
Sodium	390 mg (17% DV)	170 mg (7% DV)
Calcium	60 mg (4% DV)	120 mg (10% DV)
Iron	6.5 mg (35% DV)	1.8 mg (10% DV)
Potassium	100 mg (2% DV)	40 mg (0% DV)
Vitamin D	0 mcg (0% DV)	0 mcg (0% DV)
Choline	Not listed	60 mg (10% DV)
Sweetener	Organic Reb A (stevia extract)	Organic cane sugar

How Much Protein Is in Orgain vs Vega Per 2 Scoops?

Per 2 scoops, Orgain Organic Vanilla Bean lists 21 g of protein (32% DV), and Vega Protein Made Simple Vanilla lists 15 g (25% DV). Those are the grams printed on each label for its own serving size.

The serving weights differ: Orgain's 2 scoops weigh 46 g, while Vega's weigh 26 g. Because the two servings are not the same amount of powder, compare the protein grams on each Nutrition Facts panel rather than the scoop count.

The labels do not disclose protein digestibility (PDCAAS) or the amino acid profile of either product, so this comparison covers grams only. For another protein-per-serving comparison, see Which Has More Protein, Siggi's or Icelandic Provisions?.

How Much Sodium Is in Orgain vs Vega Per 2 Scoops?

Orgain lists 390 mg of sodium per 2 scoops (17% DV), and Vega lists 170 mg (7% DV). Both values are printed on the Nutrition Facts panels used for this comparison.

The FDA's Sodium in Your Diet page classifies 5% DV or less of sodium per serving as low and 20% DV or more as high. The Daily Value for sodium is less than 2,300 mg. Orgain's 17% DV is below the 20% DV high threshold, and Vega's 7% DV is above the 5% DV low threshold, so neither product's sodium falls into the low or high category.

Orgain's ingredient list names sea salt. Vega's vanilla ingredient list does not name salt. The Nutrition Facts panel on the tub you buy is the place to confirm the sodium figure for that exact product.

How Much Added Sugar Is in Orgain vs Vega Per 2 Scoops?

Orgain Organic Vanilla Bean lists 0 g of added sugars (0% DV) per 2 scoops, while Vega Protein Made Simple Vanilla lists 5 g (10% DV). The FDA's added sugars Nutrition Facts label page sets the Daily Value for added sugars at 50 grams per day on a 2,000-calorie diet.

Total sugars tell a slightly different story. Orgain lists total sugars as less than 1 g, and Vega lists 6 g, which includes its 5 g of added sugars. Orgain's product page carries a 'No Sugar Added' badge.

Is Orgain Sweetened With Stevia While Vega Uses Cane Sugar?

The current Orgain Organic Vanilla Bean label lists organic Reb A (stevia extract), while the Vega Protein Made Simple Vanilla label lists organic cane sugar. Vega's brand page says the product is made with no gums, stevia, or artificial additives.

Does Orgain Protein Powder Have Stevia?

Yes, the current Orgain Vanilla Bean label lists ORGANIC REB A (STEVIA EXTRACT) in its ingredients. The amount of stevia in the product is not disclosed.

The FDA's page on aspartame and other sweeteners says FDA has evaluated GRAS notices for high-purity (95% minimum) steviol glycosides, including Rebaudioside A (Reb A), which are reported to be 200 to 400 times sweeter than table sugar. The same page says stevia leaf and crude stevia extracts are not considered GRAS and may not be imported for use as sweeteners; that point concerns leaf and crude extracts, not purified Reb A.

Does Vega Protein Have Stevia?

No stevia appears in the Vega Protein Made Simple Vanilla ingredient list, and Vega's brand page says the product is made with no gums, stevia, or artificial additives. Its vanilla sweetener is organic cane sugar.

What Are the Full Ingredients in Orgain Organic Vanilla Bean Protein Powder?

The current Orgain Organic Vanilla Bean label lists an organic protein blend of pea, brown rice, and mung bean protein plus chia seed, along with natural flavors, a creamer base, agave inulin fiber, organic Reb A stevia extract, sea salt, acacia, guar gum, and xanthan gum. Printed verbatim, the label reads: ORGAIN ORGANIC PROTEIN BLEND (ORGANIC PEA PROTEIN, ORGANIC BROWN RICE PROTEIN, ORGANIC MUNG BEAN PROTEIN, ORGANIC CHIA SEED), ORGANIC NATURAL FLAVORS, ORGAIN CREAMER BASE (ORGANIC ACACIA, ORGANIC HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL, ORGANIC RICE DEXTRIN, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, ORGANIC ROSEMARY EXTRACT), ORGANIC AGAVE INULIN FIBER, ORGANIC REB A (STEVIA EXTRACT), SEA SALT, ORGANIC ACACIA, ORGANIC GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM.

Counting the sub-ingredients listed inside the parentheses, the label names more than a dozen items. Acacia appears twice, once in the creamer base and once as a standalone ingredient.

Guar gum and xanthan gum are thickeners commonly used to change texture in packaged foods. Acacia is a plant gum. This article describes what these ingredients are and does not assess their regulatory status in detail.

The product page also shows 'No Sugar Added', 'Vegan', and 'USDA Organic' badges. The Natural Unsweetened variety on the same page is described in its FAQ as not containing organic stevia or erythritol, which is a different product from the Vanilla Bean tub.

What Are the Full Ingredients in Vega Protein Made Simple Vanilla?

The Vega Protein Made Simple Vanilla ingredient list is short: pea protein, organic cane sugar, coconut cream powder, and natural flavors. The label also states: Contains: Coconut.

Vega's brand page says the product is made with only 4 to 8 natural ingredients and with no gums, stevia, or artificial additives. The vanilla list has four named ingredients, which fits that description.

Vega's brand page also lists a Dark Chocolate version with its own ingredients. This article does not report those ingredients or nutrition figures, so the chocolate version is not included in the comparison.

Do Orgain and Vega Differ in Calories, Fat, Fiber, and Micronutrients?

Per 2 scoops, Orgain lists 150 calories, 3.5 g of total fat, and 4 g of dietary fiber, while Vega lists 110 calories, 2 g of total fat, and 1 g of dietary fiber. Both list 0 mg cholesterol, 0 g trans fat, and 0 mcg vitamin D, as the table shows.

Saturated fat is 0.5 g (3% DV) for Orgain and 1 g (5% DV) for Vega. Total carbohydrate is 15 g (5% DV) for Orgain and 7 g (3% DV) for Vega.

On micronutrients, Orgain lists more iron (6.5 mg, 35% DV, versus 1.8 mg, 10% DV) and more potassium (100 mg, 2% DV, versus 40 mg, 0% DV). Vega lists more calcium (120 mg, 10% DV, versus 60 mg, 4% DV) and 60 mg of choline (10% DV). Orgain's panel does not list choline.

Why Do Orgain Labels Differ Between Older and Current Tubs?

An older Open Food Facts entry for Orgain Organic Protein 920 g (2 scoops, 46 g) lists a different ingredient line from the current Vanilla Bean label. That older line includes organic erythritol and organic Reb A (stevia extract). The current label image on Orgain's product page does not list erythritol.

Does Orgain Have Erythritol?

The current Orgain Organic Vanilla Bean label image does not list erythritol, but an older Open Food Facts entry for Orgain Organic Protein 920 g does. Whether Orgain removed erythritol, and when, was not disclosed.

The Open Food Facts listing is a database entry, not a statement from the brand about every tub on store shelves. It is not known whether all retail tubs match the website label.

The practical step is to read the ingredient panel on the container you are holding. Older packaging, retailer stock, and different flavor or variety names can carry different lines.

Which Allergen and Facility Statements Appear on Each Label?

Vega's label states Contains: Coconut, and its brand page says the manufacturing facility also processes milk, soy, peanuts, eggs, tree nuts, and sesame. Check the Orgain tub itself for its allergen and facility statement.

Orgain's product page lists USDA Organic and Vegan badges. Third-party certifications such as NSF were not disclosed for either product.

Anyone managing a peanut or tree nut allergy should read the allergen and facility statements on the exact tub they buy, and follow guidance from their own allergist or clinician.

How Should You Read These Labels Yourself Before Buying?

Start with the serving size, then compare the grams of protein, sodium, and added sugars per serving on each Nutrition Facts panel. Serving weights differ here, with 46 g for Orgain and 26 g for Vega, so grams per serving matter more than scoop count.

Use this checklist on any tub:

• Check the serving size in grams before comparing protein or sodium.
• Look for 'Includes X g Added Sugars' separately from total sugars.
• Read the sweetener line, such as stevia extract or cane sugar, in the ingredient list.
• Compare the allergen statement and any facility statement on the container itself.
• Confirm the container's date and ingredient panel, since older and current labels can differ.

Current per-serving figures can change, so the label on the tub in front of you controls the numbers. If you are comparing a different powder format, RYSE Loaded Protein vs Core Power: Powder vs Shake, Label by Label shows how the same label checks apply across formats.

People who track sodium or added sugar for medical reasons should follow guidance from their own clinician.

Related reading: Greens powders also list stevia leaf extract under Other Ingredients. See AG1 vs Bloom Greens: 13g vs 5.44g Scoop, Both With Stevia, which compares AG1 Next Gen's 40 calories and 35 mg sodium per 13 g scoop with Bloom Berry's 15 calories and 5 mg per 5.44 g scoop.