Weight-loss milkshakes
Body Fortress Whey Protein
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in saturated fat
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- Contains emulsifiers studied for gut effects
- Contains artificial flavors
Why it scores 41
Body Fortress Whey Protein scores 41 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 7.5 points Cellulose gum (carboxymethylcellulose): In a small randomized feeding trial, carboxymethylcellulose modestly increased abdominal discomfort and reduced gut microbiota diversity; in mice it promoted low-grade inflammation. Strong
- minus 7.5 points Acesulfame potassium (Ace-K): In the NutriNet-Santé cohort, acesulfame-K intake was associated with higher cancer risk; cause and effect is not established. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Whey Protein
Ingredients
- Cellulose gum (carboxymethylcellulose) minus 7.5 points
- Acesulfame potassium (Ace-K) minus 7.5 points
- Sucralose minus 7.5 points
- Whey protein concentrate / isolate minus 1.5 points
- Maltodextrin minus 1.5 points
- Natural and artificial flavors minus 1.5 points
- Lecithin minus 0.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 6 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 7.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 5.7 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Salt 1.1 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 364 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Protein 68.2 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 59 = 41
Can’t score above 79. High in saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [16]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 364 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 6.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 5.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 15.9 g |
| Sugars | 6.8 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 68.2 g |
| Salt | 1.1 g |
Serving: 44.0g
Ingredients
- Whey Protein Concentrate
- Whey Protein Isolate
- Maltodextrin
- Natural and Artificial Flavors
- Lecithin
- Salt
- Cellulose Gum (moderate concern)
- Ascorbic Acid
- Acesulfame Potassium (moderate concern)
- Sucralose (moderate concern)
- Zinc Gluconate
- Vitamin D3
Label text, as published
Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Isolate, Maltodextrin, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Lecithin, Salt, Cellulose Gum, Ascorbic Acid, Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose, Zinc Gluconate, Vitamin D3
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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“Relative to control subjects, CMC consumption modestly increased postprandial abdominal discomfort and perturbed gut microbiota composition in a way that reduced its diversity.”
doi.org
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Dietary emulsifiers impact the mouse gut microbiota promoting colitis and metabolic syndrome
“carboxymethylcellulose and polysorbate-80, induced low-grade inflammation and obesity/metabolic syndrome in wild-type hosts and promoted robust colitis in mice predisposed to this disorder.”
doi.org
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“This study found positive associations between risk of CVD and intake of five individual and two groups of food additive emulsifiers widely used in industrial foods.”
doi.org
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“The Panel concluded that there was no need for a numerical ADI and that there would be no safety concern at the reported uses and use levels for the unmodified and modified celluloses”
doi.org
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Artificial sweeteners and cancer risk: Results from the NutriNet-Santé population-based cohort study
“In this large cohort study, artificial sweeteners (especially aspartame and acesulfame-K), which are used in many food and beverage brands worldwide, were associated with increased cancer risk.”
doi.org
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Re-evaluation of acesulfame K (E 950) as food additive (plain language summary)
“The acceptable daily intake (ADI) considered safe for all population groups was set at 15 mg/kg body weight (bw) per day.”
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.”
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Personalized microbiome-driven effects of non-nutritive sweeteners on human glucose tolerance
“As groups, each administered NNS distinctly altered stool and oral microbiome and plasma metabolome, whereas saccharin and sucralose significantly impaired glycemic responses.”
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“Sucralose-6-acetate significantly increased the expression of genes associated with inflammation, oxidative stress, and cancer”
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“EFSA’s experts concluded that the sweetener sucralose (E 955) continues to be safe for consumers for its currently authorised uses as a food additive.”
efsa.europa.eu
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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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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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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