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Magic Spoon PROTEIN TREATS Double Chocolate
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Magic Spoon PROTEIN TREATS Double Chocolate

Excellent out of 100 High confidence
  • Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
  • Contains palm oil
  • Seed-oil free
  • No synthetic dyes
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Why it scores 94

Magic Spoon PROTEIN TREATS Double Chocolate scores 94 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Caseinate: An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
  2. Allulose: An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
  3. Whey 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 TREATS Double Chocolate

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Ingredients

  • Caseinate
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Allulose
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Whey protein concentrate / isolate
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Palm oil
    Strong About half saturated fat; WHO recommends keeping saturated fat to 10% of energy or less. [2][3][4]
  • Glycerin
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Inulin (chicory root fiber)
    Info An ingredient class 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. [5][1]
  • Sunflower lecithin
    Info An additive class 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. [6][7]
  • Monk fruit extract
    Emerging WHO (2023) recommends against using non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight (conditional recommendation); US dietary guidelines advise limiting them. [6][7]
subtotal−6.5
TOTAL 94Excellent

100 − 6.5 = 93.5 → 94

GTIN 00810104460385 · 2026-09-22

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy350 kcal
Fat17.5 g
Saturated fat7.5 g
Carbohydrates40 g
Sugars2.5 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber17.5 g
Protein30 g
Salt0.4 g

Serving: 1 bar (40 g)

Ingredients

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

Casein, Allulose, Tapioca Fiber, Almond Butter, Whey Protein Concentrate, Palm Kernel and Palm Oil, Cocoa Powder Processed with Alkali, Glycerin, Inulin, Natural Flavor, Tapioca Starch, Fruit and Vegetable Juice (for color), Sunflower Lecithin, Salt, Stevia Leaf Extract, Monk Fruit Extract

Allergens and diets

Contains: Milk, Tree nuts

  • Not vegan
  • Not 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. Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

    World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

    who.int

  3. Process contaminants in vegetable oils and foods

    European Food Safety Authority · May 3, 2016 · Agency assessment

    “The highest levels of GE, as well as 3-MCPD and 2-MCPD (including esters) were found in palm oils and palm fats, followed by other oils and fats.”

    efsa.europa.eu

  4. Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/915 of 25 April 2023 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in food

    European Union (Official Journal) · Apr 25, 2023 · Law

    “Glycidyl fatty acid esters, expressed as glycidol”

    eur-lex.europa.eu

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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