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Magic Spoon protein treats minis (Marshmallow)
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Magic Spoon protein treats minis (Marshmallow)

18 g

Excellent out of 100 High confidence
  • Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
  • Contains added sugars
  • Contains palm oil
  • Seed-oil free
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Why it scores 83

Magic Spoon protein treats minis (Marshmallow) scores 83 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
  2. Caseinate: An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
  3. Allulose: An ingredient 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

protein treats minis (Marshmallow)

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Ingredients

  • Sugar
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
  • Caseinate
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
  • Allulose
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
  • Palm oil
    Strong About half saturated fat; WHO recommends keeping saturated fat to 10% of energy or less. [5][6][7]
  • Whey protein concentrate / isolate
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
  • 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. [8][4]
  • Sunflower lecithin
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
  • Stevia (steviol glycosides)
    Emerging WHO (2023) recommends against using non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight (conditional recommendation); US dietary guidelines advise limiting them. [9][2]
  • Monk fruit extract
    Emerging WHO (2023) recommends against using non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight (conditional recommendation); US dietary guidelines advise limiting them. [9][2]
subtotal−17
TOTAL 83Excellent

100 − 17 = 83

GTIN 00810104462242 · 2026-01-24

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

High confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy333 kcal
Fat13.9 g
Saturated fat8.3 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates44.4 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber16.7 g
Protein27.8 g
Salt0.5 g

Serving: 18g

Ingredients

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

Casein, Allulose, Almond Butter, Tapioca Fibers, Palm Kernel and Palm Oil, Whey Protein Concentrates Inulins Glycerin, Tapioca Starch, Natural Flavor, Salt, Creams (Cream, Natural Flavor), Sunflower Lecithin, Stevia Leaf Extract, Monkfruit Extracts. Adds trivial amount of sugar. Contains: Milk, Almonds. Manufactured in a facility that also processes Soy, Peanuts, Other Tree Nuts, Egg, Sesame, and Wheat

Allergens and diets

Contains: Milk, Peanuts, Tree nuts, Gluten, Egg, Sesame

  • Not vegan
  • Not gluten-free
  • Not 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. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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