--- title: "Chief vs Nutraviva: Australian Collagen Powder Compared" description: "Chief is 100% Australian-grown, hydrolysed and made collagen with stated contaminant testing. Nutraviva is cheaper per serve. An honest side-by-side." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://knowledge.wearechief.com" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Compare", "item": "https://knowledge.wearechief.com/au/compare" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Chief vs Nutraviva Collagen: An Honest Comparison", "item": "https://knowledge.wearechief.com/au/compare/chief-vs-nutraviva-collagen" } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which collagen is actually Australian?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Chief is grown, hydrolysed and made in Australia, end to end. Nutraviva's core, highest-volume line is sourced in Brazil and packed in Australia. Nutraviva also sells a separate Australian-sourced line at the same price, so if Australian sourcing is your reason for choosing Nutraviva, make sure you are buying that specific line." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which one is cheaper to use?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Nutraviva, clearly. Its core line is about $0.87 a serve against Chief's $1.60, and it gives 45 serves a pack against 33. Chief's serve is larger at 15g against 10g, but per gram of collagen, Nutraviva is still the cheaper option." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Are they both pure collagen?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. Both are 100% unflavoured hydrolysed bovine collagen, Type I and III, with no sweeteners, fillers or added ingredients. On the formula itself there is very little between them." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is either one HASTA certified?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Nutraviva offers HASTA certification on selected Performance Collagen lines. Chief's unflavoured collagen does not carry HASTA. If you compete in a drug-tested sport and need a HASTA-certified product, choose the certified Nutraviva line." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which is better for skin, hair and nails?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Both supply Type I and III collagen, which is the type most associated with skin, hair and nail support, and both are well absorbed. There is no meaningful difference in the collagen itself. Choose on sourcing and price. Visible skin changes typically take around 8 to 12 weeks of daily use with either." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is collagen a complete protein?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "No, and neither brand should claim it is. Collagen is rich in glycine, proline and hydroxyproline for connective tissue, but it is low in some essential amino acids. It is a connective-tissue support and a protein top-up, not a replacement for a complete protein like whey if your goal is building muscle." } } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Article", "@id": "https://knowledge.wearechief.com/au/compare/chief-vs-nutraviva-collagen#article", "headline": "Chief vs Nutraviva Collagen: An Honest Comparison", "description": "Chief is 100% Australian-grown, hydrolysed and made collagen with stated contaminant testing. Nutraviva is cheaper per serve. 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The honest difference is sourcing and price. Chief is 100% Australian grown, hydrolysed and made, and states testing for heavy metals, pesticides and glyphosate on the pack. Nutraviva's core high-volume line is sourced in Brazil and packed in Australia, and it is the cheaper collagen per serve by a clear margin. Nutraviva does also sell a separate Australian-sourced line at the same price as its Brazilian one. If Australian sourcing end to end and stated contaminant testing are what you are paying for, Chief is the pick. If price per serve is the deciding factor, Nutraviva is cheaper. Nutraviva wins on a few specific things, set out below. ### Chief - • 100% Australian grown, hydrolysed and made collagen, sourcing Nutraviva's core line does not match - • Tested free from heavy metals, pesticides and glyphosate, stated on pack - • Australian Made certified - • A larger 15g serve of pure collagen - • No sweeteners, fillers or sugar alcohols, just collagen Per 45 g bar Chief Nutraviva Source Australian, grown, hydrolysed and made Core line sourced in Brazil, packed in Australia; separate Australian line also sold Collagen type Type I and III Type I and III Form Hydrolysed peptides, low kilodalton Hydrolysed peptides, pre-digested Added ingredients None, 100% collagen None, 100% collagen Sweeteners or fillers None None Contaminant testing Tested to be free from heavy metals, pesticides and glyphosate States free from common allergens; Ractopamine free Certification Australian Made HASTA on selected Performance lines Pack size 450g 450g (core line) Serves per pack 30 serves (15g) 45 serves (10g) Price $52.95 $39.20 (core line) Price per serve From $1.43 about $0.87 Suitable for Bovine, not vegetarian or vegan Bovine, not vegetarian or vegan Made in Australia, Australian Made Core line packed in Australia, sourced Brazil ## Where Chief is the better choice ### You want Australian sourcing from end to end Chief is grown, hydrolysed and made in Australia. Nutraviva's core, highest-volume line is sourced in Brazil and packed in Australia. Nutraviva does sell a separate Australian-sourced line at the same price, so if you choose Nutraviva for Australian sourcing, check you are buying that specific line and not the Brazilian one. ### You want stated contaminant testing on the pack Chief states its collagen is tested free from heavy metals, pesticides and herbicides including glyphosate. Nutraviva states its product is free from common allergens and Ractopamine. Both are reasonable positions, but the explicit heavy-metal and glyphosate testing claim is Chief's. ### You want a larger serve of collagen Chief's serve is 15g against Nutraviva's 10g. If you are taking collagen for connective tissue and want a higher daily dose in one scoop, Chief gives more per serve, though it also costs more per serve. ### You want an Australian Made certified product Chief carries Australian Made certification. It is the certification Chief actually holds, and it reflects the end-to-end Australian sourcing and manufacture. ## Where Nutraviva is the better choice ### You want the lower price per serve Nutraviva's core line is markedly cheaper, about $0.87 a serve against Chief's $1.60. Per gram of collagen it is roughly $0.087 against $0.106. If cost per serve is the deciding factor, Nutraviva wins clearly, and it gives 45 serves a pack against 33. ### You are a drug-tested athlete who needs certified supplements Nutraviva offers HASTA certification on selected Performance Collagen lines. HASTA tests sports supplements for banned substances. Chief's unflavoured collagen does not carry HASTA, so an athlete in a drug-tested sport who needs that assurance should choose a HASTA-certified Nutraviva line. ### You want a brand with a longer track record Nutraviva has operated since 2014 and sells a broad range of collagen, gelatin and bone broth products. If a longer trading history is something you weigh, that is a genuine point in Nutraviva's favour. ## Which one is right for you You want collagen that is Australian from source to pack Chief You want stated heavy-metal, pesticide and glyphosate testing Chief You want the larger 15g serve Chief You want Australian Made certification Chief You want the lowest price per serve Nutraviva, about $0.87 a serve You want the most serves per pack Nutraviva, 45 serves You are a drug-tested athlete needing a certified supplement Nutraviva, HASTA on selected lines. Chief's collagen is not HASTA certified You want pure unflavoured collagen with nothing added Either, both are 100% collagen with no fillers or sweeteners You are vegan or vegetarian Neither, both are bovine ## The cost, in full Prices are recommended retail in Australian dollars and include GST. Chief: $52.95 for 500g, 33 serves at 15g, about $1.60 a serve.Nutraviva, core line: $39.20 for 450g, 45 serves at 10g, about $0.87 a serve.Nutraviva is the cheaper collagen, both per serve and per gram. Chief's serve is larger at 15g against 10g, but it still costs more per gram of collagen. If price is your deciding factor, Nutraviva wins. What you pay more for with Chief is end-to-end Australian sourcing and the stated contaminant testing. ## Where the collagen comes from This is the real difference between the two. Chief is grown, hydrolysed and made in Australia, from grass-fed Australian bovine hide, and states testing for heavy metals, pesticides and glyphosate. Nutraviva's core, highest-volume line is sourced in Brazil and packed in Australia. Nutraviva has been open that, in its view, a suitable grass-fed source was not available domestically when it set up that line, which is why it is Brazilian. Nutraviva now also sells a separate Australian-sourced line, made in Central West NSW, at the same price as its Brazilian one. So both brands can offer you Australian-sourced collagen, but with Chief it is the only thing it sells, and with Nutraviva you need to choose the specific Australian line rather than the default. ## What the research says Hydrolysed collagen peptides have reasonable evidence for skin and joint comfort, and both products deliver Type I and III collagen at a sensible daily dose, so neither brand is overreaching on the science. The low molecular weight of hydrolysed peptides is what supports good absorption, and both are hydrolysed. Collagen is not a complete protein, and neither brand should be read as claiming it replaces whey for building muscle. It is connective-tissue support and a protein top-up. Visible skin changes typically take around 8 to 12 weeks of consistent daily use. Collagen powder is a dietary supplement, not a treatment, so any diagnosed joint or skin condition is a conversation to have with a healthcare professional. ## Before you buy Worth reading first. Both are bovine, so neither suits a vegetarian or vegan diet.Neither is a therapeutic dose for a diagnosed condition. A daily serve is a dietary top-up, not a clinical treatment.If you choose Nutraviva for Australian sourcing, confirm you are buying its Australian line, not the default Brazilian one.If you are a drug-tested athlete, Chief's collagen is not HASTA certified. Choose a HASTA-certified Nutraviva line. ## Common questions ## Which collagen is actually Australian? ## Which one is cheaper to use? ## Are they both pure collagen? ## Is either one HASTA certified? ## Which is better for skin, hair and nails? ## Is collagen a complete protein? ## A note on why we wrote this This is Chief Nutrition's own comparison, and we make one of the products on this page. 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