Collagen Greens vs AG1 (Athletic Greens)
Both products promise a daily nutrition shortcut. We compared ingredients, price, formulation focus, and overall value to see which one makes more sense for real life.
Greens powders have exploded in popularity over the past few years. Walk into any health food shop or scroll through Instagram, and you'll see dozens of options promising to transform your morning routine.
Athletic Greens (AG1) has become one of the most recognisable names in this space. Heavy investment in podcast sponsorships, influencer partnerships, and premium branding has made it the default choice for many health-conscious consumers.
But with that recognition comes a premium price tag — roughly £97 per month for UK customers (£79 per month on subscription).
Newer alternatives have emerged that take a different approach. Rather than trying to be everything to everyone, they focus on specific gaps that most adults actually have: protein intake, collagen for skin and joints, and energy support.
Collagen Greens by Lean Greens is one of those alternatives. This page compares both products side-by-side — price, ingredients, formulation philosophy — so you can decide which makes more sense for your routine.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
The Real Price of Your Daily Habit
Premium pricing doesn't always mean premium results. Here's how the numbers stack up over time.
* Prices based on standard monthly NON subscription rates as of January 2026. AG1 price reflects UK pricing.
What Each Product Is Actually Designed For
AG1: The Multi-Vitamin Upgrade
AG1 is designed to be a complete nutritional foundation. It includes vitamins & minerals (like you find in a multi-vitamin), probiotics, adaptogens, digestive enzymes, and superfoods — a broad-spectrum approach for those who want everything in one scoop
- 75+ ingredients
- One-size-fits-all formulation
- Designed to upgrade from your multi-vitamin
Collagen Greens: The Comprehensive Approach
Collagen Greens focuses on filling the gaps that most UK adults actually have: protein intake, collagen for skin and joints, and creatine for energy. It's built to complement real food, not replace it.
- 4g collagen — skin, hair, joints
- 4g creatine — energy, muscle, brain
- Digestive enzymes — nutrient absorption
- Green superfoods — spirulina, chlorella, wheatgrass
Side-by-Side Comparison
An objective look at what you get with each product. No spin, just specs.
| Feature |
CG
Collagen Greens
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AG1
Athletic Greens
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|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | £44 £1.33/serving on subscription | £97 £3.23/serving |
| Collagen Content | 4g per serving | None |
| Creatine Content | 4g per serving | None |
| Protein per Serving | 4.8g | 2g |
| Digestive Enzymes | ✓ | ✓ |
| Adaptogens & Mushrooms | — | ✓ |
| Spirulina & Chlorella | ✓ | ✓ |
| UK-Made | ✓ | — |
| Free UK Shipping | Orders over £70 | Subscription only |
| Money-Back Guarantee | 60 days – no questions | 90 days |
| Taste Profile | Neutral, easy mix | Sweet, complex |
Complexity vs Consistency
Here's something most supplement companies won't tell you: the best product is the one you actually use. Many people buy premium supplements with the best intentions, then quietly stop using them after a few weeks.
The reasons vary — taste, routine friction, complexity, or simply forgetting.
A simpler product taken daily will always outperform a complex product sitting in your cupboard.
Collagen Greens was designed with this in mind. Neutral taste. Easy mixing. No elaborate protocols. Just a 30-second morning habit that fits into your existing routine.
AG1 is by no means a bad product — it's comprehensive and well-formulated. But for many people, that comprehensiveness comes with a complexity they don't need. Sometimes, less really is more.
Deep Dive Into Collagen Greens
The original Lean Greens super greens powder formulation was originally developed back in 2012. The core components of that formulation remain largely untouched as it was so far ahead of its time.
Super Greens Blend
Instead of stacking dozens of synthetic ingredients, Lean Greens contains a few raw, freeze-dried-dehydrated vegetables and greens ingredients designed to maximise bio-availability and stick to it's roots as an alternative to vegetable juicing.
Digestive Enzymes
Digestive enzymes are a core part of many foods we simply don't eat in our modern diets. When was the last time you had pineapple (that wasn't on a pizza)? These enzymes are vital to help the body digest unprocessed foods, such as Lipase to help process fats, or protease for breaking down proteins.
Collagen Greens utilises the 6 core digestive enzymes your body needs to help your body every day.
Hydrolysed Collagen
Collagen is a much disputed dietary supplement ingredient. What we do know is that the healthier the body, the more collagen is produced naturally by the body, and the more additional collagen consumed can help provide the outcomes people expect from collagen.
So combining hydrolysed Bovine Collagen with the Lean Greens formulation was a no brainer, as they work hand in hand to help you be a healthy collagen-forming body!
Creatine Monohydrate
Finally the crowning ingredient in Collagen Greens is creatine monohydrate. It is a much studied ingredient in body-building circles, however more research is pointing to the positive benefits for people of all ages and activity levels.
Including this alongside collagen makes Collagen Greens the most complete and unique super greens formulation available today. And with it being half the price per serving of AG1, the choice is clear which product should be considered.
Who Each Product Is For
Neither product is universally "better". The right choice depends on what you're looking for.
AG1 might suit you if...
- You want a premium upgrade to your multi-vitamin supplement recommended by influencers and podcasters
- You're comfortable paying premium pricing for a formulation with 75+ ingredients in 13g serving
- You want adaptogens and nootropics in your daily routine
- You enjoy heavily engineered, biohacker-style products
Collagen Greens is right for you if...
- You want something you’ll actually stick to long-term
- You already eat reasonably well and want targeted support
- You specifically want collagen and creatine in your routine
- You want better value without a lifestyle overhaul
- You want practical, not extreme. Something that works and you can feel it!
Full UK Price Comparison
Both products are sold on subscription in the UK, so the fairest comparison is the ongoing monthly price rather than a one-off pack.
| Collagen Greens | AG1 (Athletic Greens) | |
|---|---|---|
| One-time price | £55 per pack (33 servings) | ~£97/month |
| Subscription price | £38.50 first month, then £44/month | ~£79/month |
| Cost per serving (subscription) | £1.33 | £2.63 |
| Servings per pack | 33 | 30 |
| UK delivery | £3.50 RM48 on subscription, free over £70 | Included on subscription |
| Guarantee | 60 days, full refund on first order | 90 days |
| Minimum term | None — skip, pause or cancel anytime | None |
*AG1 pricing reflects publicly listed UK rates as of 2026 and may change — check their site for current figures. Collagen Greens pricing is current as listed on this site.
Ingredient-by-Ingredient
The headline difference isn't the greens — both contain a comparable greens base. It's what sits alongside them. AG1 spreads across 75+ ingredients including adaptogens and mushrooms; Collagen Greens concentrates on two clinically dosed actives most UK adults are short of.
| Per serving | Collagen Greens | AG1 (Athletic Greens) |
|---|---|---|
| Serving size | 12.6g | 12g |
| Calories | 28 kcal | ~50 kcal |
| Protein | 4.8g | 2g |
| Collagen (Type I & III) | 4,000mg | None |
| Creatine monohydrate | 4,000mg | None |
| Digestive enzymes | DigeZyme® 6-enzyme complex + bromelain | Included |
| Adaptogens & mushrooms | None | Included |
| Total ingredient count | 16 | 75+ |
| Made in | United Kingdom | Outside the UK |
The honest case for AG1
AG1 is a well-made product and there are genuine reasons to prefer it. If you specifically want adaptogens, mushroom extracts, and the broadest possible vitamin and mineral coverage in a single scoop, AG1 covers more ground than Collagen Greens does. Its 90-day guarantee is longer than our 60-day one. And if you already take a separate collagen and creatine supplement you're happy with, the case for switching is much weaker.
Where Collagen Greens wins is on cost per serving, on including 4g each of collagen and creatine that AG1 doesn't have at all, and on being made in the UK with UK-based support. Which of those matters more depends entirely on what you're buying a greens powder for.
Delivery and support in the UK
Collagen Greens ships from our own warehouse in Newcastle. Order before 2pm on a weekday and it goes out the same day, arriving in 2–3 working days on Royal Mail 48 (£3.50 on subscription), or next working day via DPD for £7.99. Support is answered by the same UK team — the founders reply to reviews by name.
FAQ
Is Collagen Greens cheaper than AG1?
Yes — £44/month on subscription versus roughly £79/month for AG1 on subscription, working out at £1.33 versus £2.63 per serving.
Does AG1 contain collagen or creatine?
No. AG1 contains neither collagen nor creatine. Collagen Greens contains 4,000mg of each per serving.
Is AG1 better than Collagen Greens?
It depends what you want. AG1 covers more ground with 75+ ingredients including adaptogens and mushrooms. Collagen Greens is cheaper per serving and includes collagen and creatine, which AG1 doesn't.
Can I switch from AG1 to Collagen Greens?
Yes, and many customers have. The 60-day money-back guarantee covers your first order in full if it isn't right for you.
Thinking of Switching?
Try Collagen Greens with our 60-day risk-free guarantee. If it's not for you, we'll refund your first pack — no questions asked.
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