Protein powders
Ascent 100% Whey Native Whey Protein Blend
68 oz
Score
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 97
Ascent 100% Whey Native Whey Protein Blend scores 97 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 1 points Whey protein concentrate / isolate: An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
- minus 1 points 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
- minus 1 points Sunflower oil: High in omega-6 linoleic acid. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
The Receipt
100% Whey Native Whey Protein Blend
Ingredients
- Whey protein concentrate / isolate minus 1 points
- Natural flavors minus 1 points
- Sunflower oil minus 1 points
- Soy lecithin minus 0.5 points
100 − 3.5 = 96.5 → 97
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 387 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 3.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.5 g |
| Sugars | 3.2 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.2 g |
| Protein | 80.6 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g |
Serving: 1 rounded scoop (31 g)
Ingredients
- Whey protein isolate blend (native whey protein isolate) whey protein concentrate
- natural flavors
- sunflower
- soy lecithin
- setvia leaf extract
- sea salt
Label text, as published
Whey protein isolate blend (native whey protein isolate) whey protein concentrate, natural flavors, sunflower and/or soy lecithin, setvia leaf extract, sea salt.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Peanuts, Soy
- Not vegan
- 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