Neither of us wins on paper alone. Drink Wholesome bet everything on a four-ingredient, almond-based list built for sensitive stomachs: 15+ grams of protein, no gums, no fillers. We bet on 20g of protein, no gums either, plus prebiotic acacia fiber most powders skip, made ourselves in Petaluma with a 60-day guarantee that doesn't ask for a receipt back. Both are honest bets, just different ones. Full spec, ingredient, and price comparison is below, no thumb on the scale.
Here's what's actually in each container, side by side.
| Spec | NØRSE CØDE | Drink Wholesome Vegan Almond Protein Powder |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per serving | 20g | 15+ grams |
| Ingredient count | 9 natural ingredients or less | 4 named ingredients (Chocolate/Vanilla: almonds, coconut, cocoa or vanilla, monk fruit) |
| Artificial sweeteners/gums/fillers | None | None; sweetened with monk fruit only, no gums or added salt |
| Fiber | 5g fiber per serving, including dietary fiber, from acacia | Not publicly disclosed |
| Servings per bag/pouch | 14 | 28 |
| Manufacturing | Self-manufactured, our own Petaluma, CA facility | Made in a company-run facility in Plymouth, Massachusetts (FDA- and USDA-inspected, GMP-certified); self-owned vs. co-packed for this specific facility not publicly disclosed |
| Third-party testing | We third-party test every input for heavy metals | Yes, third-party tested (specific panel not publicly disclosed) |
| Guarantee | 60-day money-back, no questions asked, no proof of purchase or return shipping required | "Stomach-Friendly Guarantee": refund limited to one multi-serving pouch if it upsets your stomach; no other returns/exchanges accepted except non-delivery or damaged product |
| Price per serving | $2.54-$3.57 (8-bag subscription at $284.96/112 servings, down to a single bag at $49.99/14 servings) | $1.71-$2.14 (3-pouch subscription at $47.99/pouch/28 servings, down to a single pouch at $59.99/28 servings) |
| Best for | Shoppers prioritizing higher protein per serving, added fiber, third-party lab testing, and a no-paperwork return window | Shoppers with sensitive stomachs prioritizing a very short, allergen-conscious ingredient list at a lower per-serving price |
Bottom line: If more protein, added fiber, and a guarantee that doesn't make you dig up a receipt matter most, that's why NØRSE CØDE exists. If your stomach is the whole problem you're solving for, Drink Wholesome built specifically for that, and it costs less per serving too.
Try It Yourself
We started NØRSE CØDE because Smári couldn't find a plant protein that mixed clean and tasted good without a long ingredient list to get there. Drink Wholesome's vegan almond powder takes a similar short-ingredient approach from a different angle: almonds, coconut, monk fruit, and a flavor note, with digestive comfort as the stated design goal. We landed on a different base (a barley and rice protein blend plus pea protein) and added prebiotic acacia fiber on purpose, so the shake carries some fiber alongside the protein instead of neither.
We also chose to manufacture every batch ourselves, in our own Petaluma, California facility, instead of handing the formula to a co-packer. That's not a first-timer's call: Smári spent 15 years in CPG building his prior company, Smári Organics, before walking away clean. Owning the line here means a texture problem gets fixed on our schedule, not queued behind someone else's production run. It took 1,000+ formulation iterations over 2 years to get the base recipe to wet evenly on its own, hot or cold, with a spoon and nothing else.
No. Drink Wholesome lists no gums, stabilizers, or added salt on any of its three flavors (Chocolate, Vanilla, Unflavored): the ingredient list is almonds, coconut, a flavor note, and monk fruit. NØRSE CØDE skips gums too, in every flavor: the base recipe is formulated to wet evenly without them.
NØRSE CØDE carries more protein per serving: 20g versus Drink Wholesome's stated "15+ grams." NØRSE CØDE also carries 5g of fiber per serving, including dietary fiber from acacia; Drink Wholesome's vegan line does not publicly disclose a fiber figure.
Drink Wholesome's vegan protein is cheaper per serving at current pricing (see the spec table above for the full price and serving-count breakdown). The guarantees differ in scope too: NØRSE CØDE's covers any reason with no proof of purchase or return shipping required, while Drink Wholesome's Stomach-Friendly Guarantee is limited to one pouch and specifically to stomach discomfort.
You don't need us to pick for you. We made our case above, and we made Drink Wholesome's case too where it earned it. Read the spec table again if you're still deciding.
Either way, try it before you commit to a full-price restock. That's what the 60-day window is for: the guarantee starts the day NØRSE CØDE arrives, smooth mix or a full refund, no photo of the empty bag required. The real cost isn't the $49.99. It's a container sitting unfinished in the cabinet if the texture or taste isn't right for you.
Updated: August 13, 2026
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Backed by a 60-day money-back guarantee. If it is not the smoothest protein you have had, send it back.
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