Sweetened beverages
Trader Joe's Banana & Almond Butter Protein Smoothie Beverage with Coconut Water & Pea Protein
16 fl oz (1 pt) 473 mL
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 59
Trader Joe's Banana & Almond Butter Protein Smoothie Beverage with Coconut Water & Pea Protein scores 59 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 6 points Sugars 2.5 g / 100 ml: High in sugar. Strong
- minus 4 points Energy 68 kcal / 100 ml: Energy-dense for its volume. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Banana & Almond Butter Protein Smoothie Beverage with Coconut Water & Pea Protein
Ingredients
- Pea protein minus 2.5 points
- Alcohol (ethanol) minus 2.5 points
- Sunflower lecithin minus 2.5 points
- Gellan gum minus 1.5 points
- Locust bean gum minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Sugars 2.5 g / 100 ml minus 6 points
- Energy 68 kcal / 100 ml minus 4 points
100 − 41.5 = 58.5 → 59
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 68 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 4.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4 g |
| Sugars | 2.5 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 serving (473 g)
Ingredients
- WATER
- COCONUT WATER (COCONUT WATER, CITRIC AND ASCORBIC ACIDS [TO MAINTAIN COLOR])
- BANANA PUREE (BANANAS, CITRIC AND ASCORBIC ACIDS [TO MAINTAIN COLOR). ALMOND BUTTER (ROASTED ALMONDS), PEA PROTEIN POWDER, VANILLA EXTRACT, SEA SALT, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, GELLAN GUM, CAROB BEAN GUM)
Label text, as published
WATER, COCONUT WATER (COCONUT WATER, CITRIC AND ASCORBIC ACIDS [TO MAINTAIN COLOR]), BANANA PUREE (BANANAS, CITRIC AND ASCORBIC ACIDS [TO MAINTAIN COLOR). ALMOND BUTTER (ROASTED ALMONDS), PEA PROTEIN POWDER, VANILLA EXTRACT (WATER, ETHYL ALCOHOL, VANILLA BEAN EXTRACTIVES), SEA SALT, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, GELLAN GUM, CAROB BEAN GUM
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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Agents Classified by the IARC Monographs, Volumes 1–142 (List of Classifications)
monographs.iarc.who.int
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About Alcohol Use During Pregnancy
“There is no known safe amount of alcohol use during pregnancy.”
cdc.gov
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org