Total Vegan® Chocolate: A High-Quality Plant Protein Mix (And Why It’s More Than “Just Protein”)
If you’ve ever tried plant-based protein powders and felt like something was missing in taste, texture, performance, or digestion, you’re not alone. That’s why I wanted to share an educational breakdown of Total Vegan® Chocolate, a vegan protein drink mix built around a five-protein blend and a long list of supportive ingredients aimed at digestion, immune function, body composition, bone health, and detoxification.*
At its core, Total Vegan® is designed to deliver a well-balanced amino acid profile by using multiple plant sources rather than relying on a single source.
What makes the protein blend different?
Total Vegan® uses five well-tolerated vegan protein sources:
Yellow pea
Rice
Hemp
Chia
Cranberry
The idea here is simple: combining sources helps create a more complete amino acid profile. The pea + rice combo is especially popular in plant formulas because it helps round out amino acids and offers a branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) profile that’s often compared to whey.*
Then there are the “bonus” protein sources:
Organic hemp protein includes edestin, which is associated with immune support and antibody activity.*
Chia protein is often favored by athletes for endurance support, hydration, and promoting fullness.*
Cranberry fruit protein adds an antioxidant angle and is traditionally connected with urinary tract support.*
A look at the “support” ingredients (beyond protein)
This isn’t a minimalist powder, and that’s intentional. Total Vegan® is formulated to support multiple systems that often matter to people who regularly use protein: digestion, recovery, metabolism, and overall wellness.
1) Amino acids for lean mass support*
Total Vegan® includes:
L-glutamine to support lean muscle and recovery*
L-taurine to support increases in lean muscle mass*
These are commonly included in fitness-focused formulas because the body uses them heavily during training and recovery.
2) Aminogen® to support protein breakdown and absorption*
One standout feature is Aminogen®, a patented plant-derived enzyme blend included to help the body break down protein and absorb more amino acids.* The product information notes clinical findings such as increased plasma amino acids, increased BCAAs, and improved nitrogen retention.*
3) Detoxification support with BrocColinate® + calcium D-glucarate*
Total Vegan® includes:
BrocColinate® (a broccoli seed extract providing sulforaphane glucosinolate)*
Calcium D-glucarate
These are included to support phase II detoxification pathways, which is a fancy way of saying the body’s natural processes for binding and clearing compounds.*
4) Digestive + immune support ingredients*
Suma root is described as an adaptogen that helps the body resist physical, biological, and emotional stressors.*
Arabinogalactans are included for digestive and immune system support.*
5) Metabolism and body composition support*
This formula includes MCTs (medium-chain triglycerides), which are known for promoting thermogenesis and supporting metabolism, which is often why they’re used in weight management routines.*
6) Bone and mineral support from ocean algae*
Total Vegan® contains MatriCal™, an ocean algae wholefood source of plant-based calcium, magnesium, and trace minerals. The product information also references clinical studies supporting bone growth properties.*
Why the carb-to-protein ratio matters
Total Vegan® Chocolate is positioned as a high-protein, lower-carb option, with only 6 net carbs per serving and a 4:1 protein-to-net-carb ratio. That ratio may be helpful for people aiming for higher protein intake without pushing carbs too high.*
A quick reminder: net carbs are calculated by subtracting non-impact carbs (like fiber and sugar alcohols such as xylitol) from total carbohydrates.
Nutrition facts + actives (per 2 scoops / 44 g)
Calories: 160
Total Fat: 2.50 g
Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
Total Carbohydrate: 11 g
Dietary Fiber: 3 g
Total Sugars: 3 g
Includes 2 g Added Sugars
Xylitol: 2 g
Protein: 24 g
Calcium (from Algas calcareus): 80 mg
Iron: 4 mg
Magnesium: 50 mg
Sodium: 400 mg
Potassium: 360 mg
L-Glutamine: 500 mg
L-Taurine: 250 mg
Broccoli (Brassica oleracea italica) seed extract (10% sulforaphane glucosinolate, 10 mg): 100 mg
Calcium D-Glucarate: 100 mg
Ingredients list
Other Ingredients:
Total Vegan® Proprietary Protein Blend (yellow pea protein, rice protein, organic hemp protein, chia protein, organic cranberry fruit powder), cocoa (processed with alkali), organic raw cane sugar, arabinogalactans, black cocoa (processed with alkali), natural flavor, protease, stevia extract (steviol glycosides), salt, medium-chain triglycerides (MCT), suma root extract, guar gum, xanthan gum.
Does Not Contain:
Milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy.
Notes I always share before someone tries a new protein powder
Start with a half serving if you’re sensitive to sugar alcohols or higher-fiber blends (xylitol and gums can be a lot for some people).
Watch sodium if it matters for you: this serving contains 400 mg sodium.
The product information notes: includes a natural source of caffeine.
Caution + storage
Caution: Keep out of reach of children.
Storage: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
*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.
Total Vegan® is a revolutionary plant protein blend featuring 5 well-tolerated, vegan protein sources – yellow pea, rice, hemp, chia and cranberry – to provide a well-balanced amino acid profile in a high protein formula. In addition to the well-rounded protein profile, Total Vegan® features many unique ingredients to support the immune system, the digestive system, body composition, bone health and detoxification.* Pea and rice protein provide a branch chain amino acid profile that is comparable to whey protein, providing high amounts of cysteine, lysine and methionine. This formula contains three additional protein sources, each with unique properties: organic hemp protein, featuring edestin that can stimulate antibody production; chia protein, which is desired by athletes for its endurance boosting properties and promotes hydration and a sense of fullness; and cranberry fruit protein, which has urinary tract and antioxidant benefits.* L-glutamine and l-taurine are added to Total Vegan® to support an increase in lean muscle mass.* Total Vegan® contains Aminogen®, a patented plant-derived enzyme blend, which helps the body break down and absorb more amino acids from protein.* It is clinically proven to release 100% more plasma amino acids, 250% more branched-chain amino acids and boost nitrogen retention by 32%.*
NuMedica’s patented BrocColinate® offers high amounts of sulforaphane glucosinolate† and is provided along with calcium d-glucarate to offer powerful phase II detoxification support.* Therapeutic doses of suma root and arabinogalactans are provided for digestive and immune system support.* Suma root has powerful adaptogenic qualities that aid the body’s ability to resist physical, biological and emotional stressors.* For optimal weight management, Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) are included for their ability to promote thermogenesis in the body and thereby contribute to an enhanced metabolism.* MatriCal™ is a high quality, all-natural, ocean algae – an excellent wholefood source of plant-based calcium, magnesium and many bone supporting trace minerals.* Clinical studies show the unique properties of MatriCal™ support the growth of bone.*
Total Vegan® Chocolate has only 6 net carbohydrates and has a high (4:1) protein to net carbohydrate ratio, making it ideal for those with high protein and low carbohydrate needs.* This 4:1 ratio makes Total Vegan® Chocolate compatible with NuMedica’s hc3 Trim™ Lifestyle Program. Net carbs are those which impact blood sugar levels. Net carbs are calculated by subtracting non-impact carbs such as fiber and sugar alcohols (xylitol) from the total carbohydrate count.*
