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Jocko Fuel Protein Shake
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Jocko Fuel Protein Shake

12 fl oz/355 mL

Excellent out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
  • Contains added sugars
  • Contains seed oils
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Why it scores 82

Jocko Fuel Protein Shake scores 82 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
  2. Protein blend (unspecified): An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
  3. Milk protein concentrate / isolate: An ingredient 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

Protein Shake

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Ingredients

  • Sugar
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
  • Protein blend (unspecified)
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
  • Milk protein concentrate / isolate
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
  • Caseinate
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
  • Monk fruit extract
    Emerging WHO (2023) recommends against using non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight (conditional recommendation); US dietary guidelines advise limiting them. [5][2]
  • 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. [6][4]
  • Locust bean gum
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
  • Sunflower oil
    Emerging High in omega-6 linoleic acid. [7][8][9][10]
  • Microcrystalline cellulose
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
  • Sunflower lecithin
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
  • Sodium phosphate
    Strong EFSA (2019) set a group ADI for phosphates of 40 mg/kg body weight (as phosphorus) and noted that infants, toddlers and children may exceed it. [11]
  • Gellan gum
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
subtotal−18.5
TOTAL 82Excellent

100 − 18.5 = 81.5 → 82

GTIN 00810076290911 · 2026-09-14

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy51 kcal
Fat1.3 g
Saturated fat0.3 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates1.4 g
Sugars0.6 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber0.3 g
Protein8.5 g
Salt0.2 g

Serving: 1 bottle (355 g)

Ingredients

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

WATER, PROTEIN BLEND (MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CALCIUM CASEINATE), MONK FRUIT EXTRACT, FERMENTED CANE SUGAR (REB-M), NATURAL FLAVOR, SEA SALT, ORGANIC LOCUST BEAN GUM, HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL CELLULOSE GUM, CELLULOSE GEL, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, GELLAN GUM, POTASSIUM CITRATE, POTASSIUM SALT.

Allergens and diets

Contains: Milk

  • Not vegan
  • Palm-oil-free

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Sources

  1. Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children

    World Health Organization · Mar 4, 2015 · Agency assessment

    “In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”

    who.int

  2. 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

  3. Added and free sugars should be as low as possible

    European Food Safety Authority · Feb 28, 2022 · Agency assessment

    “Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”

    efsa.europa.eu

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

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  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. 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

  7. Re-evaluation of the traditional diet-heart hypothesis: analysis of recovered data from Minnesota Coronary Experiment (1968-73)

    BMJ · Apr 12, 2016 · Peer-reviewed

    “replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”

    doi.org

  8. Use of dietary linoleic acid for secondary prevention of coronary heart disease and death: evaluation of recovered data from the Sydney Diet Heart Study and updated meta-analysis

    BMJ · Feb 4, 2013 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  9. Dietary Linoleic Acid and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies

    Circulation · Oct 28, 2014 · Peer-reviewed

    “These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”

    doi.org

  10. Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association

    Circulation · Jul 18, 2017 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  11. EFSA issues new advice on phosphates

    European Food Safety Authority · Jun 12, 2019 · Agency assessment

    “We estimated that dietary exposure to phosphates may exceed the new ADI for infants, toddlers and children with average consumption of phosphates in their diet.”

    efsa.europa.eu