Protein powders
Garden of Life RAW Organic Protein & Greens Chocolate Cacao
21.51 oz/610 g
Score
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- Certified organic
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 97
Garden of Life RAW Organic Protein & Greens Chocolate Cacao scores 97 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 1 points Pea protein: 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
- minus 1 points Stevia (steviol glycosides): WHO (2023) recommends against using non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight (conditional recommendation); US dietary guidelines advise limiting them. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
The Receipt
RAW Organic Protein & Greens Chocolate Cacao
Ingredients
- Pea protein minus 1 points
- Natural flavors minus 1 points
- Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 1 points
100 − 3 = 97
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 393 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 6.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13.1 g |
| Sugars | 3.3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 9.8 g |
| Protein | 65.6 g |
| Salt | 1.2 g |
Serving: 1 scoop (31 g)
Ingredients
- ORGANIC RAW PROTEIN & GREENS BLEND: ORGANIC PEA PROTEIN
- ORGANIC SPINACH (LEAF)
- ORGANIC SPROUTED BROWN RICE PROTEIN
- ORGANIC CHIA PROTEIN
- ORGANIC ALFALFA GRASS JUICE (not recognized)
- ORGANIC BROCCOLI (STALK & FLOWER)
- ORGANIC NAVY BEAN (SPROUT) (not recognized)
- ORGANIC LENTIL BEAN (SPROUT)
- ORGANIC GARBANZO BEAN (SPROUT) (not recognized)
- ORGANIC CARROT (ROOT)
- ORGANIC BEET (ROOT)
- ORGANIC KALE (LEAF)
- ORGANIC FLAVOR BLEND: ORGANIC CACAO
- ORGANIC CHOCOLATE FLAVOR
- ORGANIC TAPIOCA FIBER
- ORGANIC STEVIA EXTRACT (LEAF)
- RAW PROBIOTIC & ENZYME BLEND: LIPASE
- PROTEASE
- ASPERGILLOPEPSIN (not recognized)
- BETA-GLUCANASE (not recognized)
- CELLULASE
- BROMELAIN
- PHYTASE (not recognized)
- LACTASE
- PAPAIN
- PEPTIDASE (not recognized)
- PECTINASE
- HEMICELLULASE
- XYLANASE
- LACTOBACILLUS PLANTARUM
- LACTOBACILLUS BULGARICUS
Label text, as published
ORGANIC RAW PROTEIN & GREENS BLEND: ORGANIC PEA PROTEIN, ORGANIC SPINACH (LEAF), ORGANIC SPROUTED BROWN RICE PROTEIN, ORGANIC CHIA PROTEIN, ORGANIC ALFALFA GRASS JUICE, ORGANIC BROCCOLI (STALK & FLOWER), ORGANIC NAVY BEAN (SPROUT), ORGANIC LENTIL BEAN (SPROUT), ORGANIC GARBANZO BEAN (SPROUT), ORGANIC CARROT (ROOT), ORGANIC BEET (ROOT), ORGANIC KALE (LEAF), ORGANIC FLAVOR BLEND: ORGANIC CACAO, ORGANIC CHOCOLATE FLAVOR, ORGANIC TAPIOCA FIBER, ORGANIC STEVIA EXTRACT (LEAF), RAW PROBIOTIC & ENZYME BLEND: LIPASE, PROTEASE, ASPERGILLOPEPSIN, BETA-GLUCANASE, CELLULASE, BROMELAIN, PHYTASE, LACTASE, PAPAIN, PEPTIDASE, PECTINASE, HEMICELLULASE, XYLANASE, [LACTOBACILLUS PLANTARUM, LACTOBACILLUS BULGARICUS] (1.5 BILLION CFU)
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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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
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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