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High-protein collagen supplement
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Purple collagen powder (10 g) has 36 calories. That works out to 360 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 9 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 10 g
36
KCAL / 10G
Carbs
0g
· 0% DV
Protein
9g
· 18% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 0% · Protein 100% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 36 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 25 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 9 g | 18% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 10 g | 36 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 18 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 10 g | 36 kcal |
| 1 pack (mini) | 10 g | 36 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 15 g | 54 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 20 g | 72 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 20 g | 72 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 20 g | 72 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 360 kcal |
Calculated from 360 calories per 100 g.
Purple collagen powder is a supplement intended to support collagen in the body, especially skin and joints. Research suggests collagen supplements may modestly improve some skin measures, but they do not treat disease, and results are not guaranteed.
Mix purple collagen powder into a drink or food according to its package directions. Use the stated serving rather than estimating a larger dose; the exact amount and any instructions about preparation can differ between products.
The purple color comes from ingredients or colorants chosen for that particular product, not from collagen itself. Formulas vary, so the color alone cannot tell you what was added; check the ingredient list for the source of the color.
Usually, yes: purple collagen powder can be stirred into coffee if its directions do not say otherwise. It may alter the drink’s flavor or texture, and stirring thoroughly helps distribute the powder.
No, purple collagen powder does not have to be taken with a vitamin C supplement. Vitamin C is needed for the body’s collagen production, but a separate supplement or taking it at the same time is not automatically necessary.
Purple collagen powder is made from animal collagen, but its source may be fish, cattle, or another animal depending on the product. Check the package for the specific source rather than inferring it from the powder’s color or name.
There is no established best time to take purple collagen powder. Take it at a time that fits your routine and follow the product directions; taking it in the morning has not been shown to be inherently better than taking it later.
Purple collagen powder may modestly support some skin measures, such as elasticity, based on research on collagen supplements. Evidence for hair benefits is less convincing, so it should not replace evaluation of persistent hair loss.
Purple collagen powder may mix less smoothly in cold water than in a warm drink, and some products can clump. Add it gradually while stirring or shake it in a closed bottle; follow the package directions if they specify a method.
Purple collagen powder has not been established as safe for every pregnancy, and its added ingredients and animal source can vary. Ask your obstetrician or midwife before using it, especially if the product contains other active ingredients.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B3
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Sodium
25mg · 1% DV
Selenium
0.2µg · 0% DV
Calcium
2mg · 0% DV
Phosphorus
1mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
3mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 36 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (10 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Purple collagen powder is a powdered collagen supplement intended to be mixed into drinks or foods. Its purple colour comes from the product’s formulation; the colour alone doesn’t tell you its flavour or ingredients.
Taste and how easily it dissolves can vary by product. It’s commonly stirred into water, smoothies or yoghurt, and can also be added to hot drinks. For a simple option, mix it into an unsweetened drink or plain yoghurt, adjusting the amount to suit your taste and texture preference. It is high in protein, with 90 g per 100 g, and contains no carbohydrates or fat.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.