Protein powders
Purely Inspired Organic Protein Plant-Based Protein Powder - Rich Decadent Chocolate
1.5 lb/680 g
Score
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- Contains added sugars
- Certified organic
Why it scores 84
Purely Inspired Organic Protein Plant-Based Protein Powder - Rich Decadent Chocolate scores 84 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 12 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 1 points Protein blend (unspecified): An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
- minus 1 points Pea protein: An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
The Receipt
Organic Protein Plant-Based Protein Powder - Rich Decadent Chocolate
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 12 points
- Protein blend (unspecified) minus 1 points
- Pea protein minus 1 points
- Rice protein minus 0.5 points
- Guar gum minus 0.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 0.5 points
- Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 0.5 points
100 − 16 = 84
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 368 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 5.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 26.3 g |
| Sugars | 5.3 g |
| Added sugars | 2.9 g |
| Fiber | 18.4 g |
| Protein | 52.6 g |
| Salt | 1.7 g |
Serving: 1 scoop (35 g)
Ingredients
- ORGANIC PROTEIN BLEND (ORGANIC PEA PROTEIN, ORGANIC BROWN RICE PROTEIN)
- ORGANIC CANE SUGAR (high concern)
- ORGANIC FRUIT AND VEGGIE BLEND (ORGANIC ALFALFA, ORGANIC SPINACH, ORGANIC BROCCOLI, ORGANIC FLAXSEED, ORGANIC BLUEBERRY)
- ORGANIC GUAR GUM
- ORGANIC NATURAL FLAVORS
- ORGANIC REBAUDIOSIDE A (STEVIA EXTRACT)
- PAPAIN
- LACTOSPORE BACILLUS COAGULANS
Label text, as published
ORGANIC PROTEIN BLEND (ORGANIC PEA PROTEIN, ORGANIC BROWN RICE PROTEIN), ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC FRUIT AND VEGGIE BLEND (ORGANIC ALFALFA, ORGANIC SPINACH, ORGANIC BROCCOLI, ORGANIC FLAXSEED, ORGANIC BLUEBERRY), ORGANIC GUAR GUM, ORGANIC NATURAL FLAVORS, ORGANIC REBAUDIOSIDE A (STEVIA EXTRACT), PAPAIN, LACTOSPORE BACILLUS COAGULANS.
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Pp 5 polypropylene, Hdpe 2 high density polyethylene
Context only: no points in v1.
Sources
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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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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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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