Naked Protein Tropical Juice Smoothie
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Smoothies

Naked Protein Tropical Juice Smoothie

450 mL

Score

Okay 52 out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Ultra-processed

Why it scores 52

Naked Protein Tropical Juice Smoothie scores 52 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
  2. minus 14 points Sugars 10 g / 100 ml: Very high in sugar. Strong
  3. minus 4 points Energy 90 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.

The Receipt

Protein Tropical Juice Smoothie

START100

Ingredients

  • Whey protein concentrate / isolate minus 2.5 points
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Soy protein isolate / concentrate minus 2.5 points
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Soy lecithin minus 2.5 points
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Natural flavors minus 1.5 points
    Info "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. [2][1]
subtotal−9

Processing

  • Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
    Strong Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. [1]
  • 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
    Emerging Industrial additive classes found: emulsifier, flavoring and industrial protein. [1]
subtotal−21

Nutrition per 100 ml

  • Sugars 10 g / 100 ml minus 14 points
    Strong Very high in sugar. [3]
  • Energy 90 kcal / 100 ml minus 4 points
    Info Energy-dense for its volume. [4]
subtotal−18

TOTAL 52Okay

100 − 48 = 52


GTIN 00082592722157 · 2025-09-18

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 ml

Energy90 kcal
Fat0.9 g
Saturated fat0.4 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates13.6 g
Sugars10 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber0.7 g
Protein6.8 g
Salt0.1 g

Serving: 1 bottle (15.2 fl oz)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

APPLE JUICE, BANANA PUREE, ORANGE JUICE, PINEAPPLE JUICE, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, COCONUT MILK EXTRACT, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVORS, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C).

Allergens and diets

Contains: Milk, Tree nuts, Soy

  • Not vegan
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Sources

  1. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. 21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives

    Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), U.S. Office of the Federal Register · Dec 19, 2016 · Law

    “whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”

    ecfr.gov

  3. Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children

    World Health Organization · Mar 4, 2015 · Agency assessment

    “In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”

    who.int

  4. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  5. Ultra-processed food exposure and adverse health outcomes: umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses

    BMJ · Feb 28, 2024 · Peer-reviewed

    “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