Drink
Rebbl Chocolate Protein Shake
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- Contains added sugars
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 39
Rebbl Chocolate Protein Shake scores 39 out of 100 (Poor) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Coconut sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 6 points 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: bulking agent, flavoring, industrial protein, non-nutritive sweetener and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better protein shakes
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Ensure Original nutrition shake (Milk Chocolate) Ensure · 237 mL Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 79 out of 100 , 40 points higher -
OWYN Plant Protein Chocolate OWYN No added sugars · No coconut sugar Score 65 out of 100 , 26 points higher -
OWYN Pro Elite Dairy-Free Protein Chocolate Flavored OWYN · 330 mL No added sugars · No coconut sugar Score 63 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Protein Shake Chocolate Oak Farms · half gallon/1.89 L Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 61 points higher -
Lactose Free Ultra-Filtered Milk - Chocolate Reduced Fat 2% Chobani · 59 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 66 out of 100 , 27 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Chocolate Protein Shake
Ingredients
- Coconut sugar minus 20 points
- Protein blend (unspecified) minus 2.5 points
- Pea protein minus 2.5 points
- Rice protein minus 1.5 points
- Inulin (chicory root fiber) minus 1.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 1.5 points
- Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 0.5 points
- Gum arabic (acacia) minus 0.5 points
- Gellan gum minus 0.5 points
- Monk fruit extract minus 0.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 6 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 1.1 g / 100 ml minus 3 points
- Saturated fat 2 g / 100 ml minus 1 points
- Energy 79 kcal / 100 ml minus 4 points
- Protein 9 g / 100 ml plus 2 points
100 − 61.5 = 38.5 → 39
Can’t score above 79. Contains coconut sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 79 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 3.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.7 g |
| Sugars | 1.1 g |
| Added sugars | 0.8 g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 1 portion (355 g)
Ingredients
- coconut milk
- coconut cream
- plant protein blend
- upcycled barley protein
- pea protein
- upcycled rice protein
- agave inulin
- coconut sugar (high concern)
- alkalized cocoa powder
- natural flavor
- vanilla extract
- pink salt
- stevia extract
- acacia
- gellan gum
- monk fruit extract
- zinc gluconate
Label text, as published
coconut milk, coconut cream, plant protein blend, upcycled barley protein, pea protein, upcycled rice protein, agave inulin, coconut sugar, alkalized cocoa powder, natural flavor, vanilla extract, pink salt, stevia extract, acacia, gellan gum, monk fruit extract, zinc gluconate
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts, Gluten
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More from Rebbl
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
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
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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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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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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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“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