Energy drink with sugar
Oikos Salted Caramel Protein Shake
12 lb
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 60
Oikos Salted Caramel Protein Shake scores 60 out of 100 (Good) 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 7.5 points 6 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: bulking agent, emulsifier, flavoring, industrial protein, non-nutritive sweetener and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. Emerging
- minus 4 points Energy 48 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 Receipt
Salted Caramel Protein Shake
Ingredients
- Milk protein concentrate / isolate minus 2.5 points
- Inulin (chicory root fiber) minus 2.5 points
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 1.5 points
- Gellan gum minus 1.5 points
- Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 1.5 points
- Sunflower lecithin minus 0.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 6 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 7.5 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Energy 48 kcal / 100 ml minus 4 points
- Protein 8.5 g / 100 ml plus 2 points
100 − 40 = 60
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 48 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.3 g |
| Sugars | 0.3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.4 g |
| Protein | 8.5 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g |
Serving: 1 portion (355 g)
Ingredients
- Filtered water
- milk protein concentrate
- micellar casein isolate
- inulin
- coconut oil
- high oleic sunflower oil
- natural flavors
- sea salt
- potassium citrate
- gellan gum
- stevia extract
- sunflower lecithin
- vitamin A palmitate
- vitamin D3
Label text, as published
Filtered water, milk protein concentrate, micellar casein isolate, inulin, coconut oil, high oleic sunflower oil, natural flavors, sea salt, potassium citrate, gellan gum, stevia extract, sunflower lecithin, vitamin A palmitate, vitamin D3. Contains: milk.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline
“The recommendation is based on the findings of a systematic review of the available evidence which suggests that use of NSS does not confer any long-term benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children.”
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