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Premier Protein 100% Whey Protein Powder
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Premier Protein 100% Whey Protein Powder

680 g

Excellent out of 100 High confidence
  • Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
  • Contains caffeine
  • Contains artificial flavors
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Why it scores 91

Premier Protein 100% Whey Protein Powder scores 91 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Acesulfame potassium (Ace-K): In the NutriNet-Santé cohort, acesulfame-K intake was associated with higher cancer risk; cause and effect is not established. Strong
  2. Whey protein concentrate / isolate: An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
  3. Natural and artificial flavors: The label does not disclose which flavoring substances are used. Strong

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

The Receipt

Premier Protein 100% Whey Protein Powder

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Ingredients

  • Acesulfame potassium (Ace-K)
    Strong In the NutriNet-Santé cohort, acesulfame-K intake was associated with higher cancer risk; cause and effect is not established. [1][2][3][4]
  • Whey protein concentrate / isolate
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [5]
  • Natural and artificial flavors
    Strong The label does not disclose which flavoring substances are used. [6][4]
  • Soluble corn fiber (resistant dextrin)
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [5]
  • Sunflower lecithin
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [5]
  • Xanthan gum
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [5]
  • Caffeine
    Strong The FDA cites 400 mg a day as generally safe for most adults; EFSA advises no more than 200 mg a day in pregnancy. [7][8]
subtotal−9
TOTAL 91Excellent

100 − 9 = 91

GTIN 00643843717362 · 2026-08-24

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy375 kcal
Fat5 g
Saturated fat2.5 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates10 g
Sugars2.5 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber2.5 g
Protein75 g
Salt1.1 g

Serving: 2 scoops (40 g)

Ingredients

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

WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SOLUBLE CORN FIBER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM SUCRALOSE, XANTHAN GUM, CAFFEINE ANHYDROUS, SALT.

Allergens and diets

Contains: Milk

  • Not vegan
  • Palm-oil-free

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Sources

  1. Artificial sweeteners and cancer risk: Results from the NutriNet-Santé population-based cohort study

    PLOS Medicine · Mar 24, 2022 · Peer-reviewed

    “In this large cohort study, artificial sweeteners (especially aspartame and acesulfame-K), which are used in many food and beverage brands worldwide, were associated with increased cancer risk.”

    doi.org

  2. Re-evaluation of acesulfame K (E 950) as food additive (plain language summary)

    European Food Safety Authority · Apr 30, 2025 · Agency assessment

    “The acceptable daily intake (ADI) considered safe for all population groups was set at 15 mg/kg body weight (bw) per day.”

    efsa.europa.eu

  3. WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline

    World Health Organization · May 15, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “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

  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 foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  6. 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

  7. Spilling the Beans: How Much Caffeine is Too Much?

    U.S. Food and Drug Administration · Regulator

    “For most adults, the FDA has cited 400 milligrams* a day — that's about two to three 12-fluid-ounce cups of coffee — as an amount not generally associated with negative effects.”

    fda.gov

  8. Caffeine (EFSA topic page; Scientific Opinion on the safety of caffeine, 2015)

    European Food Safety Authority · May 27, 2015 · Agency assessment

    “Caffeine intakes from all sources up to 200mg per day consumed throughout the day do not raise safety concerns for the foetus.”

    efsa.europa.eu

  9. Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, Annex III point 4.1 (beverages with high caffeine content)

    European Union (Official Journal) · Oct 25, 2011 · Law

    “‘High caffeine content. Not recommended for children or pregnant or breast-feeding women’”

    eur-lex.europa.eu