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Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Advanced Unflavored

Collagen Peptides Advanced · Unflavored · 20 oz

Collagen 20 g; declared protein 18 g; C 90 mg; hyaluronic acid 120 mg per label serving.

Amount
Collagen 20 g; declared protein 18 g; C 90 mg; hyaluronic acid 120 mg
Format
Powder

Good fit

Adults who specifically want bovine collagen, vitamin C, and hyaluronic acid together in a powder they can measure into a drink.

Consider another option

You avoid animal-derived ingredients, want a complete protein powder, or would prefer collagen without added vitamin C and hyaluronic acid.

The product, at a glance

Amounts for the reviewed label serving.

Reviewed variant
Collagen Peptides Advanced · Unflavored · 20 oz
Label serving
3 level tablespoons (~21 g)
Servings per reviewed pack
~27
Ingredients per label serving
Collagen 20 g; declared protein 18 g; C 90 mg; hyaluronic acid 120 mg
Ingredients & allergens
Bovine; not vegan
Supplement Explained Score16/25See the five reasons · reviewed 2026-10-07
Label sources & rating context

Manufacturer

~ means approximate; — means no published value in this record. Customer ratings are the named publisher’s snapshot and may include multiple sizes or earlier formulas. The Supplement Explained Score is our source-reviewed editorial assessment out of 25, separate from customer stars. Compare the five criteria and the same intended use; the total is not a clinical ranking. Prices are dated USD offer snapshots; cost uses the reviewed pack and label serving.

  • Label clarity: 5/5
  • Evidence transfer: 3/5
  • Safety fit: 3/5
  • Quality proof: 2/5
  • Value fit: 3/5
Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Advanced is a practical option if you specifically want bovine collagen, vitamin C, and hyaluronic acid in one unflavored powder. Its added ingredients do not establish better results than plain collagen. Buy for the formula and convenience, not the word Advanced, and compare costs using the current label’s approximately 27 servings.
On this pageTable of Contents
  1. 1Supplement Explained Score
  2. 2Label facts at a glance
  3. 3What is in the 20-ounce Advanced formula?
  4. 4Do the added ingredients make Advanced better than plain collagen?
  5. 5How do you measure and use it?
  6. 6Who should skip it or check before using it?
  7. 7What does the label tell you about quality?
  8. 8How should you calculate price and value?
  9. 9Which alternatives are worth comparing?
  10. 10FAQ

Our editorial assessment

Supplement Explained Score

16/25

Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Advanced Unflavored · Collagen Peptides Advanced · Unflavored · 20 oz

Five equally weighted criteria, with a product-specific reason for every point. This is a buying-decision assessment, separate from customer stars and personal medical suitability.

Label clarity 5/5
Reviewed Collagen Peptides Advanced · Unflavored · 20 oz: 3 level tablespoons (~21 g); ~27 label servings. Collagen 20 g; declared protein 18 g; C 90 mg; hyaluronic acid 120 mg.
Evidence transfer 3/5
Collagen evidence is mixed; C and hyaluronic acid additions do not establish superiority over plain collagen in a head-to-head product trial.
Safety fit 3/5
Account for added vitamin C, animal sourcing and tolerance; collagen is not a complete-protein replacement.
Quality proof 2/5
Advanced does not inherit a Sport certificate from another Vital Proteins version without an exact record.
Value fit 3/5
Twenty grams of collagen plus extras is clear; the additions are not an evidence-backed reason to assume better value.

Review basis: Published labels, manufacturer/retailer information, clinical sources and exact-product quality records where available. We did not buy, personally use or laboratory-test this product for this assessment.

Reviewed · Method v2.0 · How we assign points

Sources behind this score

Product labels and independent directory records identify a formula or testing scope. Clinical references concern ingredients or studied regimens unless the explanation explicitly matches the finished formula.

What is in the 20-ounce Advanced formula?

The 20-ounce Unflavored Advanced powder contains bovine collagen peptides plus vitamin C and hyaluronic acid. This review covers ASIN B00K6JUG4K, not every product sold under the Collagen Peptides name.

The manufacturer’s Supplement Facts lists a serving as 3 level tablespoons, about 21 g, with about 27 servings per tub. Each full serving provides 20 g bovine collagen peptides, 18 g declared protein, 90 mg vitamin C, 120 mg hyaluronic acid, and 70 calories.

The three gram figures are not interchangeable: 21 g is the approximate powder serving, 20 g is collagen peptides, and 18 g is the protein declared on the label. Do not describe this as 20 g of protein.

The webpage also mentions 28 servings and contains single-ingredient wording. For this Advanced tub, use the Supplement Facts: about 27 servings, with added vitamin C and hyaluronic acid. Consumer packaging can change, so check the tub you receive.

Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Advanced Unflavored - manufacturer nutrition or Supplement Facts panel
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Do the added ingredients make Advanced better than plain collagen?

The added ingredients do not, by themselves, establish better results than plain collagen. The manufacturer’s benefit descriptions are not a head-to-head clinical comparison of the finished formulas.

Choose Advanced if you specifically want both extras in the same tub. If you do not want hyaluronic acid or already use a separate vitamin C product, a simpler collagen formula may be more practical. The Advanced-versus-original comparison examines that formula choice.

For exercise nutrition, the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements discusses adequate high-quality protein and essential amino acids. Collagen is incomplete protein, so its declared 18 g should not be treated as nutritionally interchangeable with 18 g from a complete protein source.

A 2025 review found no significant skin benefits in higher-quality trials. It did not test this exact product.

How do you measure and use it?

Measure three level measuring tablespoons for a full labeled serving and mix with 8 fl oz of liquid, as the manufacturer directs. A scale can help you check the label’s approximate 21 g powder weight.

Do not assume a heaping spoonful or an unspecified scoop equals one serving. Follow the measuring instructions on the package you receive. Adding more liquid changes the dilution, not the amount of collagen in the measured powder.

If you choose a smaller portion, it supplies less collagen and smaller amounts of the added ingredients; it is not the full 20 g collagen serving. The serving-size-versus-dosage guide explains why a label serving is not automatically a clinically proven dose.

Who should skip it or check before using it?

This formula is unsuitable for vegans and anyone who needs to avoid its bovine source or a listed ingredient. If you have a relevant allergy, do not rely on the word unflavored to judge suitability.

Ask a clinician to review the full panel before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a prescribed protein restriction, or are managing a condition that affects supplement choices. Include your other supplements in that conversation; each full serving adds 90 mg of vitamin C.

Do not use collagen to self-treat persistent joint pain, hair loss, or another unexplained symptom. If you develop new discomfort after taking it, stop and seek advice rather than increasing the amount or adding more supplements.

What does the label tell you about quality?

The label describes the formula, but it cannot establish how a particular batch performed in contaminant testing or certify its suitability for drug-tested sport.

This is a label-based review, not hands-on testing; no batch contaminant test was performed. Taste and mixability were not tested.

Do not assume this exact SKU is NSF Certified for Sport based on brand recognition or a badge on another product. If that assurance matters, verify the exact product in the certifier’s current listing.

For contaminant questions, look for testing that identifies the lot, laboratory, substances measured, and results—not just a general testing claim. The guide to collagen and heavy metals explains what to request.

How should you calculate price and value?

Calculate cost from the total amount you would pay divided by about 27 labeled servings, not the webpage’s 28-serving figure. Include applicable shipping, tax, and discounts.

For collagen cost per gram, divide that total by 27 × 20 g, or approximately 540 g. For declared protein cost per gram, divide by 27 × 18 g, or approximately 486 g. Total powder weight is the wrong denominator for either calculation.

Purely hypothetical example: a tub costing $54 delivered would work out to $2 per full serving, 10 cents per gram of collagen, or about 11.1 cents per gram of declared protein. These are illustrative figures, not a current price quote.

If comparing a subscription, check the recurring cost and delivery schedule, not only the first-order discount. The protein-powder cost calculator can help with the arithmetic; compare protein quality separately.

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Which alternatives are worth comparing?

Compare alternatives by what you want to consume: collagen alone, collagen in another format, or complete dietary protein. There is no universal winner across those choices.

A collagen-only powder leaves out the added vitamin C and hyaluronic acid. The plain unflavored Vital Proteins option is a relevant comparison, but check its current ingredients, serving grams, and servings per container rather than transferring Advanced’s numbers to it.

Capsules may suit someone who dislikes measuring powder. Compare the collagen grams in a full labeled serving and the required capsule count; bottle size alone cannot show an equivalent amount. The required number remains product-specific.

If your main aim is dietary protein rather than collagen, consider a powder with a complete amino-acid profile, such as whey or soy. Those serve a different nutritional purpose and should not be presented as equivalent Advanced formulas.

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Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Advanced vs Original – read the side-by-side comparison

FAQ

Is 20 g of collagen the same as 20 g of protein?

No. This label lists 20 g collagen peptides but 18 g declared protein per full serving. Use 18 g when tracking labeled protein intake and 20 g when comparing collagen amounts.

Does the 20-ounce tub contain 27 or 28 servings?

The verified Supplement Facts says about 27 servings. The manufacturer’s webpage also mentions 28, but the label is the appropriate basis for this review’s serving and cost calculations.

Is Collagen Peptides Advanced vegan?

No. Its collagen is bovine-derived, so it is not suitable for a vegan diet. Added vitamin C and hyaluronic acid do not change that source.

Does unflavored mean it will be tasteless?

No. It identifies an unflavored formula, not a guarantee that taste or texture will be undetectable in every drink.

Can I measure a serving with one scoop?

Do not assume that. The verified serving is three level tablespoons, about 21 g. Follow the measuring directions on your tub rather than relying on an unspecified scoop size.

References

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