Artificially sweetened beverages
Orgain Plant protein shake
11 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- Contains seed oils
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 58
Orgain Plant protein shake scores 58 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- 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: emulsifier, flavoring, industrial protein, non-nutritive sweetener and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. Emerging
- minus 4 points Energy 48 kcal / 100 ml: Energy-dense for its volume. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Plant protein shake
Ingredients
- Protein blend (unspecified) minus 2.5 points
- Pea protein minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Sunflower oil minus 1.5 points
- Sunflower lecithin minus 1.5 points
- Sodium phosphate minus 1.5 points
- Monk fruit extract minus 0.5 points
- Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 0.5 points
- Gellan gum minus 0.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 6 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Salt 0.3 g / 100 ml minus 1 points
- Energy 48 kcal / 100 ml minus 4 points
100 − 42.5 = 57.5 → 58
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 48 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 2.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.8 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.6 g |
| Protein | 6.1 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g |
Serving: 330mL
Ingredients
- Filtered water
- plant protein blend (pea protein, pumpkin seed protein)
- natural flavors
- high oleic sunflower oil
- alkalized cocoa
- sunflower lecithin
- sodium phosphate
- monk fruit extract
- potassium citrate
- stevia extract
- sea salt
- gellan gum
- Orgain organic 50 superfoods blend (millet, amaranth, apple pulp, kale, quinoa, buckwheat, cinnamon, chia, quinoa sprout, amaranth sprout, millet sprout, garbanzo bean sprout, alfalfa sprout, pumpkin seed sprout, flax sprout, buckwheat sprout, lentil sprout, adzuki sprout, broccoli sprout, sunflower seed sprout, acai, wheatgrass, barley grass, oat grass, pineapple, turmeric, banana, cranberry, mango, beet, broccoli, carrot, spinach, tomato, strawberry, tart cherry, green bell pepper, blackberry, brussels sprout, ginger, garlic, onion, wild blueberry, parsley, raspberry, cauliflower, cabbage, asparagus, celery, cucumber) (not recognized)
Label text, as published
Filtered water, plant protein blend (pea protein, pumpkin seed protein), natural flavors, high oleic sunflower oil, alkalized cocoa, sunflower lecithin, sodium phosphate, monk fruit extract, potassium citrate, stevia extract, sea salt, gellan gum, Orgain organic 50 superfoods blend (millet, amaranth, apple pulp, kale, quinoa, buckwheat, cinnamon, chia, quinoa sprout, amaranth sprout, millet sprout, garbanzo bean sprout, alfalfa sprout, pumpkin seed sprout, flax sprout, buckwheat sprout, lentil sprout, adzuki sprout, broccoli sprout, sunflower seed sprout, acai, wheatgrass, barley grass, oat grass, pineapple, turmeric, banana, cranberry, mango, beet, broccoli, carrot, spinach, tomato, strawberry, tart cherry, green bell pepper, blackberry, brussels sprout, ginger, garlic, onion, wild blueberry, parsley, raspberry, cauliflower, cabbage, asparagus, celery, cucumber.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Gluten, Celery
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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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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“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
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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EFSA issues new advice on phosphates
“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
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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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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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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
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