Protein shakes
Premier Protein 100% Whey Protein Powder
23.3 oz/663 g
Score
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 84
Premier Protein 100% Whey Protein Powder 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 Whey protein concentrate / isolate: An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
- minus 1 points Natural flavors: "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
The Receipt
100% Whey Protein Powder
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 12 points
- Whey protein concentrate / isolate minus 1 points
- Natural flavors minus 1 points
- Inulin (chicory root fiber) minus 0.5 points
- Xanthan gum minus 0.5 points
- Sunflower lecithin minus 0.5 points
- Monk fruit extract minus 0.5 points
- Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 0.5 points
100 − 16.5 = 83.5 → 84
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 385 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 5.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.6 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.7 g |
| Sugars | 2.6 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 76.9 g |
| Salt | 1.1 g |
Serving: 2 scoops (39 g)
Ingredients
- Whey protein concentrate
- natural flavors
- inulin
- cane sugar (high concern)
- xanthan gum
- sunflower lecithin
- salt
- monk fruit extract
- rebaudioside a (stevia leaf extract)
Label text, as published
Whey protein concentrate, natural flavors, inulin, cane sugar, xanthan gum, sunflower lecithin, salt, monk fruit extract, rebaudioside a (stevia leaf extract).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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