NOW Whey Protein Isolate Unflavored
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Protein powders

NOW Whey Protein Isolate Unflavored

1.2 lb/544 g

Score

Excellent 98 out of 100 High confidence

Why it scores 98

NOW Whey Protein Isolate Unflavored scores 98 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. minus 1 points Whey protein concentrate / isolate: An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
  2. minus 1 points Sunflower lecithin: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info

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

The Receipt

Whey Protein Isolate Unflavored

START100

Ingredients

  • Whey protein concentrate / isolate minus 1 points
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Sunflower lecithin minus 1 points
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
subtotal−2

TOTAL 98Excellent

100 − 2 = 98


GTIN 00733739021724 · 2026-03-27

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

High confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy393 kcal
Fat1.8 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates3.6 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber0 g
Protein89.3 g
Salt0.4 g

Serving: 1 scoop (28 g)

Ingredients

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

WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN (< 1%). CONTAINS MILK. NOW FOODS, 395 S. GLEN ELLYN RD. BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108, USA nowsportsproducts.com Packaged and quality tested in the USA. Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens. This product is

Allergens and diets

Contains: Milk, Tree nuts, Soy, Gluten, Egg, Fish

  • Not vegan
  • Not vegetarian
  • Not gluten-free
  • 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