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Garden of Life Protein + Greens Chocolate Powder
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Garden of Life Protein + Greens Chocolate Powder

19.4 oz/550 g

Good out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Ultra-processed
  • Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
  • Certified organic
  • Contains whole grains
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Why it scores 76

Garden of Life Protein + Greens Chocolate Powder scores 76 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
  2. Salt 1.2 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
  3. Certified organic: Carries a certified-organic label. Info

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

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The Receipt

Protein + Greens Chocolate Powder

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Ingredients

  • Pea protein
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • 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. [2][1]
  • Stevia (steviol glycosides)
    Emerging WHO (2023) recommends against using non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight (conditional recommendation); US dietary guidelines advise limiting them. [3][4]
subtotal−7.5

Processing

  • Ultra-processed (NOVA 4)
    Strong Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. [1]
  • 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers
    Emerging Industrial additive classes found: flavoring, industrial protein and non-nutritive sweetener. [1]
subtotal−21

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 1.2 g / 100 g
    Strong High in salt. [5]
  • Energy 393 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [4]
  • Fiber 9.8 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [4]
  • Protein 65.6 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [4]
subtotal−1

Bonuses

  • Certified organic
    Info Carries a certified-organic label. [6][7]
subtotal+5
TOTAL 76Good

100 − 24.5 = 75.5 → 76

GTIN 00658010122382 · 2026-09-08

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy393 kcal
Fat6.6 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates13.1 g
Sugars3.3 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber9.8 g
Protein65.6 g
Salt1.2 g

Serving: 1 portion (30.5 g)

Ingredients

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

ORGANIC 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), 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
  • Palm-oil-free

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Sources

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

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. 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

  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. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”

    who.int

  6. 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

  7. 7 CFR 205.102 Use of the term "organic" (National Organic Program)

    Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), U.S. Office of the Federal Register · Feb 17, 2010 · Law

    “Any agricultural product that is sold, labeled, or represented as “100 percent organic,” “organic,” or “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s))” must be: (a) Produced in accordance with the requirements specified in § 205.101 or §§ 205.202 through 205.207”

    ecfr.gov

  8. Ultra-processed food exposure and adverse health outcomes: umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses

    BMJ · Feb 28, 2024 · Peer-reviewed

    “Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”

    doi.org

  9. Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized Controlled Trial of Ad Libitum Food Intake

    Cell Metabolism · July 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org