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Vital Proteins Plant protein - Chocolate
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Vital Proteins Plant protein - Chocolate

16.5 oz

Excellent out of 100 High confidence
  • Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
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Why it scores 97

Vital Proteins Plant protein - Chocolate scores 97 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

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

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

The Receipt

Plant protein - Chocolate

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Ingredients

  • Pea protein
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [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. [2][3]
  • 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. [4][1]
subtotal−3
TOTAL 97Excellent

100 − 3 = 97

GTIN 00810089955333 · 2026-01-14

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy394 kcal
Fat9.1 g
Saturated fat3 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates15.2 g
Sugars3 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber9.1 g
Protein60.6 g
Salt2.7 g

Serving: 33g

Ingredients

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

Pea protein, chickpea protein concentrate, hemp seed protein, alkalized cocoa, sea salt, stevia sweetener, natural flavors, Bacillus coagulans GBI-30 6086 (probiotics).

Allergens and diets

  • 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. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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