Rapid Vegan by Rapid Supplements is a plant protein powder made from organic pea and brown rice protein plus pumpkin, watermelon and sunflower seed proteins, sweetened with stevia. A 30 g scoop of Chocolate gives 23.3 g of protein and 447 kJ, with just 0.9 g of carbohydrate. It suits vegans and anyone avoiding dairy. Shop Rapid Vegan Plant Protein.
At a glance
| Detail | Rapid Vegan Plant Protein |
|---|---|
| Brand | Rapid Supplements |
| Type | Plant-based protein powder |
| Serve size | 1 scoop (30 g) |
| Per serve (Chocolate) | 23.3 g protein (dry basis), 447 kJ (107 cal), 0.7 g fat, 0.9 g carbohydrate, 0.1 g sugars, 411 mg sodium |
| Protein per 100 g (Chocolate) | 77.5 g |
| Servings / sizes we list | 450 g (15 serves) and 1 kg (33 serves) |
| Flavours we list | Chocolate, Choc Brownie, Vanilla, Banana, Peanut Butter, Salted Caramel, Strawberry, Honeycomb |
| Dietary notes | Plant-based ingredients with no milk listed. Sweetened with stevia. Made on a production line that also produces products containing gluten, soy, egg, nuts and seeds. |
What is in Rapid Vegan
The protein blend is organic pea protein, organic brown rice protein and Smooth Protein, a blend of pumpkin, watermelon and sunflower seed proteins. Chocolate adds cocoa, flavours and stevia, and that is the full ingredient list. Rapid says the Smooth Protein blend mixes without grit; that is the brand's own description.
Why blend plant proteins? The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) isolated protein fact sheet says plant proteins generally have lower digestibility and lower amounts of essential amino acids than animal proteins. It also says this can be overcome by eating more total protein, mixing plant sources such as cereals and legumes, or increasing the serve size. Rapid Vegan pairs a legume (pea) with a grain (brown rice) plus seed proteins, and Rapid describes it as having a complete amino acid profile.
The label measures protein on a dry basis, which means moisture is excluded: 23.3 g per 30 g serve and 77.5 g per 100 g. It does not list amino acids, so we cannot give a leucine figure. The International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) protein position stand suggests 20 to 40 g of protein per serving. One scoop sits near the low end, and 1.5 scoops gives about 35 g.
Each Chocolate scoop also has 411 mg of sodium. The NHMRC Nutrient Reference Values set a suggested dietary target of 2,000 mg of sodium a day for adults, so one scoop is about a fifth of that. Worth knowing if you watch your salt.
Rapid says the product has no added gluten or soy and nothing artificial. The label also notes the shared production line, so read the allergen line if you have a severe allergy.
Who it suits
- Vegans and vegetarians who want an easy protein boost.
- Anyone avoiding dairy, or who finds whey does not sit well with them.
- People who want a low-carbohydrate shake: 0.9 g per Chocolate scoop.
- Anyone adding protein to oats, smoothies or baking.
Who should check first
- Allergies: it contains pumpkin, watermelon and sunflower seed proteins, and is made on a production line that also handles gluten, soy, egg, nuts and seeds.
- Salt-restricted diets: 411 mg of sodium per Chocolate scoop adds up, so check with your doctor if you have been told to limit salt.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, medical conditions or medication: talk to your doctor or dietitian before using any supplement.
- Under 18: the AIS recommends a food-first approach to protein. Ask a doctor or sports dietitian first.
- Drug-tested athletes: Sport Integrity Australia says no supplement can fully guarantee a negative test and recommends batch-tested products. Check the product and batch number in the Sport Integrity app before use.
How to use Rapid Vegan
Add one 30 g scoop to water, a smoothie or a bowl of oats. Rapid suggests having it within 30 to 60 minutes after training, or as a midday shake, smoothie boost or high-protein breakfast. For a 70 kg person aiming for 25 to 38 g of protein after training, Rapid suggests 1 to 1.5 scoops.
The AIS takes a similar food-first view: spread protein over 3 to 5 meals and snacks of about 15 to 30 g each. It even gives the example of adding a scoop of protein powder to porridge to lift a low-protein breakfast. Work out your own target with how much protein per day.
Store it in a cool, dry place below 25°C.
How it compares
- Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey: a dairy whey protein with 24 g of protein per 30.4 g serve (Double Rich Chocolate). It contains milk and soy, so it suits people who are fine with dairy.
- CBUM Itholate Protein: a whey protein isolate with 25 g of protein per scoop. Also dairy based.
- Pure Cream of Rice by Rapid Supplements: not a protein powder but a jasmine rice carbohydrate base (40 g scoop, 30 serves) from the same brand, if you want carbohydrate alongside your protein at breakfast.
For more dairy-free options, see our vegan protein powder guide or the full protein range.
Where to buy Rapid Vegan in Melbourne and Australia
You can buy Rapid Vegan Plant Protein in 450 g or 1 kg online at Supps247 with Australia-wide delivery (see shipping and returns), or order online and collect from one of 11 Supps247 stores that offer click and collect pickup. Supps247 has 18 stores, 17 in Victoria plus Richlands in Queensland, so use the store locator to find your nearest one. Staff in store can help you compare labels side by side, and our price match guarantee covers eligible items (conditions apply).
Rapid Vegan protein review: our verdict
Rapid Vegan is a well-thought-out plant protein for anyone avoiding dairy. It pairs pea and brown rice protein with seed proteins, the kind of mix the AIS says helps make up for the lower essential amino acid content of single plant sources, and it is sweetened with stevia. At 23.3 g of protein and under 1 g of carbohydrate per Chocolate scoop, with eight flavours, it suits vegans and people whey does not agree with. The trade-offs: 411 mg of sodium per Chocolate scoop is worth noting if you watch salt, no leucine figure is listed, and you may want 1.5 scoops for a typical post-training serve.
FAQs
How much protein is in Rapid Vegan?
One 30 g scoop of Chocolate has 23.3 g of protein, measured on a dry basis, which is 77.5 g per 100 g. Values vary slightly between flavours, so check the panel on your tub.
Is Rapid Vegan dairy free?
The ingredients are all plant based and no milk is listed in the ingredients or the allergen line. The production line also handles gluten, soy, egg, nuts and seeds, so check the tub if you have a severe allergy.
How many serves are in each size of Rapid Vegan?
Rapid lists 15 serves in the 450 g tub and 33 serves in the 1 kg tub, based on a 30 g scoop. Using 1.5 scoops at a time means fewer serves per tub.
Is plant protein as good as whey?
Gram for gram, the AIS says plant proteins are generally less digestible and lower in essential amino acids than animal proteins. Blending plant sources, as Rapid Vegan does, or having a slightly bigger serve helps close the gap.
When should I take Rapid Vegan?
Rapid suggests within 30 to 60 minutes after training, or as a midday shake or high-protein breakfast. The ISSN protein position stand says protein before or after a workout both help, so total daily protein matters more than exact timing.
Label details checked against the official Rapid Supplements product page and its Chocolate nutrition panel on 19 October 2026. Formulas can change, so always read the label on the product you buy and follow the directions.
Sources: Rapid Supplements, Rapid Vegan Plant Protein; Rapid Supplements, Rapid Vegan Chocolate nutritional information (label image); Australian Institute of Sport, Group A: isolated protein supplements; Jäger et al. (2017), ISSN position stand: protein and exercise; Eat for Health, Nutrient Reference Values: sodium; Sport Integrity Australia, Supplements in sport; Optimum Nutrition Australia, Gold Standard 100% Whey; Raw Nutrition, CBUM Itholate Protein; Rapid Supplements, Cream of Rice
