Bulk Nutrients
Collagen Protein — Raw 750 g
85/100
Bovine
25 g
A$0.67 / 10 g relevant dose
Joints & Mobility
SUPPLEMENT INDEX COLLAGEN INDEX · AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
Collagen is easy to buy.
Harder to compare.
We compare the dose, collagen type, source, supporting evidence, testing, ingredients and real cost—so you can see what is genuinely different.
ONE IMPORTANT RULEDifferent forms need separate rankings.
A 40 mg undenatured Type II capsule is not “less collagen” than a 10 g peptide powder. Capsules and powders therefore never share a dose or value leaderboard.
START WITH YOUR GOAL
What are you taking collagen for?
There is no single “best collagen.” Choose the comparison that matches why you are considering it.
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Skin, Hair & Beauty
Hydrolysed Type I and I+III products compared by actual dose, source, formulation, testing and cost per 10 g.
Explore beauty collagen →02Joints & Mobility
Hydrolysed peptides and undenatured Type II are separated, then assessed against evidence relevant to that exact form.
Explore joint collagen →VERIFIED LAUNCH SET
Compare collagen clearly.
We publish only what can be supported. “Not disclosed” and “not verified” are recorded rather than guessed.
20 products · Hydrolysed peptide rankingValue compared at a relevant gram-dose serve
ProductOur scoreCollagen sourceDose per serveCost per effective serve*Best suited forUser rating
Protein Supplies Australia
Collagen Peptides Pure — Unflavoured 500 g
85/100
Bovine (grass-fed)
15–30 g powder
A$1.00 / 10 g
Simple, unflavoured powder
Bulk Nutrients
Collagen Protein — Raw 750 g
84/100
Bovine
25 g
A$0.67 / 10 g
Skin, Hair & Beauty
ATP Science
NOWAY Collagen Protein — Vanilla 750 g
77/100
Bovine
20 g (brand stated)
A$1.33 / 10 g*
Active routine / collagen protein
Jeuneora
Naked Collagen Marine Powder 200 g
75/100
Marine (fish)
5 g
NZ$3.05 / 10 g
Unflavoured marine beauty routine
PILLAR Performance
Collagen Repair — 40 serves
75/100
Bovine
5 g peptide ingredient
A$2.50 / 10 g
Tendon & ligament support
The Collagen Co
Premium Collagen Peptides — Unflavoured 420 g
73/100
Bovine
15 g (brand stated)
A$1.88 / 10 g
Unflavoured beauty blend
Body Science
Collagen Regenerate — Natural 153 g
73/100
Animal source not disclosed
5 g
A$2.10 / 10 g
Tendon & ligament support
Morlife
Beauty Protein Double Choc 500 g
71/100
Bovine
8.6 g
A$3.23 / 10 g collagen
Skin, Hair & Beauty
Matakana Superfoods
Marine Collagen Peptide Powder 200 g
71/100
Marine (wild-caught fish)
6.65 g peptides
NZ$2.37 / 10 g
Unflavoured marine powder
Mitchells Nutrition
Bovine Collagen Peptides 200 g
70/100
Bovine
8 g
NZ$2.45 / 10 g
Simple, unflavoured powder
Dose & Co
Pure Collagen Peptides Unflavoured 400 g
69/100
Bovine
10 g
A$2.20 / 10 g
Skin, Hair & Beauty
Two Islands
Marine Collagen Beauty Powder — Unflavoured, 30 serves
67/100
Marine
10 g
NZ$2.67 / 10 g
Skin, Hair & Beauty
Vida Glow
Natural Marine Collagen Original 270 g
62/100
Marine (fish skin)
3 g
A$5.19 / 10 g
Skin, Hair & Beauty
Switch Nutrition
Collagen Switch — Unflavoured 20 serves
62/100
Bovine & Marine (fish)
9.5 g (brand stated)
A$2.37 / 10 g
Mixed-source collagen blend
Vida Glow
Natural Marine Collagen Original Sachets
61/100
Marine (fish skin)
3 g
A$7.78 / 10 g
Skin, Hair & Beauty
Vital Proteins
Collagen Peptides
50/100
Bovine
Label-directed serve
Pending matched AU pack and price
Skin, Hair & Beauty
Nutra Organics
Collagen Beauty
49/100
Bovine
Label-directed serve
Pending exact label verification
Skin, Hair & Beauty
Dr LeWinn’s
Marine Collagen Peptide+ Inner Beauty Powder — 30 × 6 g
43/100
Marine (fish)
3 g / sachet
A$7.00 / 10 g
Pre-portioned marine beauty blend
Swisse
Beauty Collagen Glow — 60 tablets
39/100
Bovine
2.502 g / 3 tablets
A$7.69 / 10 g*
Beauty tablet convenience
*Hydrolysed-product cost is normalised to a relevant gram-dose collagen serve. The comparison basis is not a direction to exceed the label. AUD and NZD are shown separately; shipping is excluded.
SUGAR & SWEETENERS
Small amounts of sugar are not the issue.
We favour simpler formulations and naturally derived sweeteners where sweetness is needed, while allowing small amounts of sugar without penalty.
≤2% total sugarNo meaningful penalty
UnsweetenedSimple and transparent
Stevia or monk fruitPreferred where sweetness is needed
Artificial sweetenerSmall ingredient-quality deduction
High added sugarLarger deduction
Proprietary blendTransparency deduction
TWO SEPARATE 100-POINT RANKINGS
How the index is scored.
Hydrolysed Collagen Peptides
Ingredient & formula quality
Dose suitability, formula clarity, additives, sugars and evidence-based supporting ingredients.
Value / effective serve
Real cost of the relevant gram-dose collagen serve—not merely the advertised scoop.
Source, type & transparency
Source, type, origin, manufacture, traceability and relevant disclosures.
Evidence & testing
Ingredient relevance, claim quality and disclosed exact-product or third-party testing.
User rating
Published stars and review volume, adjusted for confidence; unavailable data receives a neutral score.
Undenatured Type II Capsules
Ingredient & formula quality
The undenatured Type II ingredient and daily milligram dose are assessed against evidence for that exact form.
Value / effective serve
Cost is calculated per evidence-relevant daily capsule dose—not per gram and never against powders.
Source, type & transparency
Type II source, branded ingredient, origin, manufacture, traceability and relevant disclosures.
Evidence & testing
Form-specific evidence, dose match, claim quality and disclosed exact-product or third-party testing.
User rating
Published stars and review volume, adjusted for confidence; unavailable data receives a neutral score.
COLLAGEN, WITHOUT THE HYPE
Understand what changes the comparison.
Type I, II and III
Type I is common in skin, bone and tendon; Type II is central to cartilage; Type III occurs alongside Type I in many connective tissues. A type label alone does not prove an outcome.
Hydrolysed vs undenatured
Hydrolysed peptides are broken into smaller chains and generally supplied in grams. Undenatured Type II preserves its structure and is commonly studied at milligram quantities.
Marine is not automatically better
Marine and bovine collagen differ in source and typical type profile. We disclose the source and let you filter it; we do not award a premium-sounding source automatic points.
Claims are not evidence
“Premium,” “bioavailable” and “scientifically formulated” receive no evidence points unless the product identifies the relevant ingredient, dose and research.
General comparison information only—not medical advice. Collagen is animal-derived and may not suit every allergy, dietary pattern, health condition or medication. Read the label and seek individual healthcare advice where appropriate.