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Gnarly Nutrition Vegan Protein - NSF Certified for Sport Chocolate -- 36.8 oz


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Gnarly Nutrition Vegan Protein - NSF Certified for Sport Chocolate
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Gnarly Nutrition Vegan Protein - NSF Certified for Sport Chocolate -- 36.8 oz

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Gnarly Nutrition Vegan Protein - NSF Certified for Sport Chocolate Description

  • Meal Replacement
  • Build, Nourish, and Support Muscles
  • Recovery
  • No Fake Stuff
  • Free From Artificial Flavors, Sweeteners
  • Gluten and Soy Free
  • NSF-Certified for Sport

Gnarly Vegan has a rich, flavor profile without the chalky, grainy mouthfeel of other plant proteins. Featuring the essential protein you need for active meal replacement or recovery with absolutely no animal-derived ingredients, Gnarly Vegan combines a plant-based protein blend with 14 essential vitamins and minerals for complete vegan nutrition on the go.

 

Gnarly Vegan combines pea protein isolate, chia seed protein and cranberry seed protein to deliver 20g of protein per serving. It’s free of cholesterol, highly digestible, and hypoallergenic. By combining these proteins, Gnarly Vegan contains all 9 essential amino acids and is a rich source of antioxidants, and healthy fatty acids.

 

  • 20 grams of plant protein per serving from pea protein isolate, cranberry seed protein, and chia seed protein.
  • With 7 grams of healthy fats and 9 grams of fiber per serving, Gnarly Vegan is satiating and satisfying.
  • 14 essential vitamins and minerals to meet your micronutrient needs.
  • Pre and probiotics to support digestion and gut health.
  • Great as a meal replacement or recovery shake!
  • Both Chocolate and Vanilla Vegan Protein are NSF Content Certified and NFS for Sport Certified.
    NSF Content Certified Products go through a toxicology review, label claim testing, and contaminant testing for heavy metals, microbes, and pesticides.
  • NSF for Sport Certified Products must pass NSF Content Certification and are additionally tested for over 270 substances that are banned by professional sports leagues as well as national and international doping oversight organizations.
  • Gnarly Vegan is classified as a meal replacement because it has a higher calorie, fat, fiber, and vitamin/mineral content than most plant-based protein supplements. Despite this classification, we at Gnarly want to be clear that, when mixed with just water, a 200 calorie serving of Gnarly Vegan does not equate to the nourishment of a balanced meal.


Directions

Mix 2 level scoops (50 grams) into 10-12 oz of cold water or a delicious beverage of your choice.

 

Use Gnarly Vegan immediately after work-out, as a nutritional boost before bed or right after walking to help your body recover and build muscle.

Free Of
Gluten, soy, animal ingredients. artificial flavors or sweeteners.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.


Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 2 Scoops (50 g)
Servings per Container: 16
Amount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calories200
Total Fat7 g11%
   Saturated Fat1.5 g8%
   Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 g0%
Sodium400 mg17%
Total Carbohydrate16 g6%
   Dietary Fiber9 g32%
   Total Sugars3 g6%
     Includes 3g Added Sugar6%
Protein20 g40%
Vitamin A750 mcg RAE83%
Calcium120 mg9%
Vitamin D5 mg (200 IU)25%
Thiamin750 mcg63%
Niacin10 mg NE63%
Folic Acid130 mcg DFE33%
Biotin150 mcg200%
Phosphorus300 mg24%
Magnesium80 mg20%
Selenium35 mcg64%
Manganese1 mg43%
Molybdenum50 mcg111%
Vitamin C30 mg33%
Iron9 mg50%
Vitamin E10 mg (15 IU)67%
Riboflavin850 mcg65%
Vitamin B61 mg58%
Vitamin B1212.3 mcg125%
Pantothenic Acid5 mg100%
Iodine50 mcg33%
Zinc4 mg36%
Copper1 mg111%
Chromium30 mcg86%
Other Ingredients: Protein blend (pea protein isolate, chia (seed) protein & cranberry (seed) protein, high oleic sunflower (oil) powder, IMO (isomalto-oligosaccharide) (fiber), evaporated cane juice, cocoa powder, natural flavors, guar gum, sea salt, stevia (leaf) extract, calcium phosphate, magnesium oxide, ferric pyrophosphate (iron), enzyme blend (protease, cellulase, lactase, amylase, lipase) Aquamin® red algae (lithothamnium calcareum), ascorbic acid, d-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, Lactospore® (bacillus coagulans MTCC5856) 300 million CFU , zinc citrate, niacinamide, vitamin A palmitate, Bioperin® (black pepper (fruit) extract) , manganese gluconate, calcium pantothenate, Vitashine™ vegan vitamin D3, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, thiamine hydrochloride, sodium molybdate, chromium nicotinate, folic acid, biotin, potassium iodide, selenomethionine, cyanocobalamin.
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