Protein powders
Garden of Life Organic Plant-Based Protein Vanilla Flavor
19 × 45 g
Score
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- Certified organic
Why it scores 97
Garden of Life Organic Plant-Based Protein Vanilla Flavor 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
Organic Plant-Based Protein Vanilla Flavor
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 | 378 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 6.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.1 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 15.6 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 6.7 g |
| Protein | 66.7 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g |
Serving: 2 scoop (45 g)
Ingredients
- Organic Pea Protein
- Organic Sprouted Navy Bean (not recognized)
- Organic Sprouted Lentil Bean
- Organic Sprouted Garbanzo Bean (not recognized)
- Organic Cranberry Protein
- Organic Vanilla Flavors
- Organic Stevia Extract
- Sea Salt
- Organic Apple
- Organic Tart Cherry
- Organic Turmeric
- Organic Blueberry
- Organic Lycium Barbarum L.(Goji Berry Fruit) 2 Billion CFU Bifidobacterium Lactis Bl-04
Label text, as published
Organic Pea Protein, Organic Sprouted Navy Bean, Organic Sprouted Lentil Bean, Organic Sprouted Garbanzo Bean, Organic Cranberry Protein, Organic Vanilla Flavors, Organic Stevia Extract, Sea Salt, Organic Apple, Organic Tart Cherry, Organic Turmeric, Organic Blueberry, Organic Lycium Barbarum L.(Goji Berry Fruit) 2 Billion CFU Bifidobacterium Lactis Bl-04
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
2
Context only: no points in v1.
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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