Is pea protein a good alternative to animal-based proteins?

Justyna Kąkol

Publication: 03-12-2025

Plant-based pea protein is increasingly appearing in the kitchens of active individuals, vegans, vegetarians, and anyone looking to balance their daily diet with a healthy lifestyle. Perhaps you're also wondering whether pea protein can truly match animal-derived proteins in terms of nutritional value, digestibility, and muscle-building potential. What makes this plant-based ingredient stand out? What is pea protein and what are its properties? Can it really be a valuable and sustainable source of protein?

Justyna Kąkol

Master of European Studies

Graduate of licentiate studies in Polish philology at the University of Rzeszow and master studies in European studies at the University of Warsaw. For more than 10 years she has been creating substantive content from the scope of health, dietetics and medicine. Passionate about a healthy lifestyle, physical activity and a rational approach to diet. In her free time, she is most likely to prepare tasty, nutritious food and spend time with her family.