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Vital Proteins and Further Food both list 12 g of collagen peptides per serving on the unflavored marine powders compared here. The main difference is how much powder you buy at once. Vital Proteins’ 7.8 oz canister has about 18 labeled servings, while Further Food’s 5.93 oz jar has about 14. This comparison uses manufacturer labels and brand-direct prices.
Quick verdict. Choose Further Food if you want the lower upfront price of $29.99. Choose Vital Proteins if you want four more labeled servings per container and are comfortable spending $39.00 upfront. Both round to $0.18 per gram of declared collagen at those prices. Both manufacturers identify cod as their marine collagen source. Vital Proteins product page · Further Food product page
Side-by-side label comparison
| Label detail | Vital Proteins Marine Collagen | Further Food Unflavored Marine Collagen |
|---|---|---|
| Package reviewed | 7.8 oz (221 g) canister | 5.93 oz (168 g) jar |
| Listed ingredient | Collagen peptides from cod | Hydrolyzed fish collagen peptides |
| Fish source | Wild-caught cod, per the brand | Wild-caught cod, per the brand |
| Labeled serving | 3 tablespoons (12 g) | 1 scoop (12 g) |
| Collagen peptides per serving | 12 g | 12 g |
| Labeled servings per container | About 18 | About 14 |
| Allergen and facility details | Label names cod and lists milk and fish as processed at the facility | Ingredient line identifies fish. The reviewed label image does not show a facility statement. |
Vital Proteins identifies cod directly on the 7.8 oz label. Further Food’s label image identifies fish collagen, and its manufacturer FAQ identifies the blue jar’s marine collagen source as cod. Check the package you receive for its complete allergen and cross-contact information. Vital Proteins label · Further Food label · Further Food sourcing FAQ
Price per labeled serving and per gram
These were the one-time US prices on the manufacturers’ sites on November 6, 2026. The comparison excludes tax, shipping, subscription discounts, and promotions. Vital Proteins listing · Further Food listing
| Package | One-time price | Approx. cost per serving | Approx. cost per gram of collagen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vital Proteins 7.8 oz | $39.00 | $2.17 | $0.181 |
| Further Food 5.93 oz | $29.99 | $2.14 | $0.179 |
Cost per serving is the one-time price divided by the labeled serving count. For cost per gram, multiply the count by 12 g, then divide the price by that total. Both counts are approximate. The larger Vital Proteins canister costs $9.01 more upfront and provides about four additional servings. The per-gram estimates are close enough that a small price change can reverse the order.
Measuring and mixing directions
Vital Proteins directs you to mix three level tablespoons into 8 fluid ounces of liquid. Further Food directs you to stir one scoop into a drink or recipe and suggests shaking the jar first because the powder settles. Both labels specify 12 g if you prefer to measure by weight. The directions come from the packages. Taste and mixing performance were outside the scope of this comparison. Vital Proteins directions · Further Food directions
Which marine collagen powder should you choose?
Further Food is the better fit if you want to spend less upfront or buy a smaller jar. Vital Proteins is the better fit if you want more servings per container or prefer directions measured in tablespoons. Both packages declare the same amount of collagen per serving, so the package size, measuring method, and current price are the most useful differences for this purchase.
For more detail on each formula, see the Vital Proteins Marine Collagen review and Further Food Marine Collagen review.