Protein powders
Isopure Protein Powder Drink Mix
16 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 70
Isopure Protein Powder Drink Mix scores 70 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 5 points Salt 1.4 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- plus 4 points Protein 86.2 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Protein Powder Drink Mix
Ingredients
- Whey protein concentrate / isolate minus 2.5 points
- Sunflower lecithin minus 2.5 points
- Soy lecithin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1.4 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 345 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Protein 86.2 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 30 = 70
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 345 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 86.2 g |
| Salt | 1.4 g |
Serving: 29g
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Whey Protein Isolate, Sunflower Lecithin, Soy Lecithin
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Soy
- Not vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Isopure
Sources
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
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