GoodSwap Get notified
Garden of Life Raw Organic Meal Chocolate Flavor
Photo: Open Food Facts contributors (CC BY-SA)

Protein powders

Garden of Life Raw Organic Meal Chocolate Flavor

1017 g

Excellent out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
  • Contains sugar alcohols
  • Certified organic
  • Contains whole grains
Get GoodSwap

Why it scores 92

Garden of Life Raw Organic Meal Chocolate Flavor scores 92 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Erythritol: A 2023 study linked higher blood erythritol to cardiovascular events and found it increased clotting activity; long-term safety studies are warranted. Strong
  2. Pea protein: An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
  3. 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

Raw Organic Meal Chocolate Flavor

START100

Ingredients

  • Erythritol
    Strong A 2023 study linked higher blood erythritol to cardiovascular events and found it increased clotting activity; long-term safety studies are warranted. [1][2]
  • Pea protein
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [3]
  • Natural flavors
    Info "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. [4][3]
  • Stevia (steviol glycosides)
    Emerging WHO (2023) recommends against using non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight (conditional recommendation); US dietary guidelines advise limiting them. [5][6]
  • Detergent enzymes
    Strong Inhaled enzyme dust can cause respiratory allergy, mainly a workplace risk; products keep airborne exposure very low. [7]
subtotal−8
TOTAL 92Excellent

100 − 8 = 92

GTIN 00658010115933 · 2026-05-17

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy390 kcal
Fat6.5 g
Saturated fat1.3 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates31.2 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber15.6 g
Protein51.9 g
Salt2 g

Serving: 1 scoop (38.5 g)

Ingredients

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

raw organic protein blend organic pea protein, organic sprouted brown rice protein, organic amaranth (sprout), organic buckwheat (sprout), organic millet (pearl ,sprout), organic quinoa (sprout), organic chia seed (sprout), organic adzuki bean (sprout), organic flax seed (sprout), organic garbanzo bean (sprout), organic lentil (sprout), organic pumpkin seed (sprout), organic sesame seed (sprout), organic sunflower seed (sprout) raw organic fiber blend: organic tapioca fiber, organic chia seed, organic flax meal organic flavor blend raw: organic cacao, organic chocolate flavors, organic erythritol, sea salt, organic stevia extract (leaf), organic vanilla flavor raw organic fruit , vegetable blend: organic spinach (leaf), organic baobab (fruit), organic apple (fruit), organic beet (root), organic broccoli (stalk , flower), organic carrot (root), organic tomato (fruit), organic green bell pepper (fruit), organic brussels sprout (leaf), organic ginger (root), organic garlic (bulb), organic onion (bulb), organic strawberry (fruit), organic cherry (fruit), organic parsley (leaf), organic cauliflower (flower , stem), organic blackberry (fruit), organic cabbage (leaf), organic blueberry (fruit), organic raspberry (fruit), organic kale (leaf), organic cucumber (gourd), organic celery (stalk), organic asparagus (flower , stem) raw organic greens blend: organic alfalfa grass juice, organic spirulina, organic barley grass juice, organic oat grass juice, organic wheat grass juice raw probiotic , enzyme blend: lipase, protease, aspergillopepsin, beta-glucanase, cellulase, bromelain, phytase, lactase, papain, peptidase, pectinase, xylanase, hemicellulase, [lactobacillus plantarum, lactobacillus bulgaricus] 1,5 billion cfu

Allergens and diets

Contains: Wheat, Gluten, Sesame, Celery

May contain: Milk, Tree nuts, Soy, Egg

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Not gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Packaging

Plastic

Context only: no points in v1.

Healthiest protein powders in the US

More from Garden of Life

Sources

  1. The artificial sweetener erythritol and cardiovascular event risk

    Nature Medicine · March 2023 · Peer-reviewed

    “Our findings reveal that erythritol is both associated with incident MACE risk and fosters enhanced thrombosis. Studies assessing the long-term safety of erythritol are warranted.”

    doi.org

  2. Re-evaluation of erythritol (E 968) as a food additive (plain language summary)

    European Food Safety Authority · Dec 20, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “In all groups of people, both acute and chronic exposure to erythritol is above the newly set ADI.”

    efsa.europa.eu

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

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. Enzymes in cleaning products: an overview of toxicological properties and risk assessment/management

    Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology · October 2012 · Peer-reviewed

    “Exceptions are the ability of some proteases to produce irritating effects at high concentrations and more importantly, the intrinsic potential of these bacterial/fungal proteins to act as respiratory sensitizers.”

    doi.org

  8. Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, Annex III point 2.4 (foods with more than 10 % added polyols)

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

    “‘excessive consumption may produce laxative effects’.”

    eur-lex.europa.eu

  9. 21 CFR 184.1835 Sorbitol

    Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), U.S. Office of the Federal Register · Nov 22, 2016 · Law

    ““Excess consumption may have a laxative effect.””

    ecfr.gov

  10. Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of 30 May 2018 on organic production and labelling of organic products

    European Union (Official Journal) · May 30, 2018 · Law

    eur-lex.europa.eu