whey
Ghost Whey Protein Chips Ahoy
Score
- Not permitted in some countries
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- Contains added sugars
- Contains emulsifiers studied for gut effects
- Contains seed oils
- Contains artificial flavors
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 17
Ghost Whey Protein Chips Ahoy scores 17 out of 100 (Bad) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 25 points Partially hydrogenated oil: Industrial trans fat raises LDL cholesterol and heart disease risk. Regulatory
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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Sea Salt & Vinegar Wilde Protein Chips Wilde · 2.25 oz/64 g No banned ingredients · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 63 out of 100 , 46 points higher -
Sea Salt & Vinegar Flavor Protein Chips Wilde · 4 oz No banned ingredients · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 68 out of 100 , 51 points higher -
Tortilla Protein Chips Simply Protein · 15 oz No banned ingredients · Not ultra-processed Score 86 out of 100 , 69 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Whey Protein Chips Ahoy
Ingredients
- Partially hydrogenated oil minus 25 points
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Dextrose minus 5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 8 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Added sugars 5.1 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Saturated fat 3.8 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 0.9 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 410 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Protein 64.1 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 83 = 17
Can’t score above 25. Contains partially hydrogenated oil, whose use in food has been revoked in the US. [2][11]
Can’t score above 49. Contains partially hydrogenated oil, an ingredient of very high concern. [1][2][3][4]
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [5][6][7][12][13][14][15][16]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 410 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 7.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.8 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17.9 g |
| Sugars | 10.3 g |
| Added sugars | 5.1 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 64.1 g |
| Salt | 0.9 g |
Serving: 1 rounded scoop (39 g)
Ingredients
- Whey Protein (Whey Protein Isolate 90% (Sunflower Lecithinated), Whey Protein Concentrate 80% (Sunflower Lecithinated), Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Isolate)
- CHIPS AHOY!® Coolie Pieces Unbleached Enriched Flour Wheat Flour
- Niacin
- Reduced Iron
- Thime (not recognized)
- Mononitrate
- Riboflavin
- Folic Acid)
- Chocolate Chips (Sugar, Chocolate, Dextrose, Cocoa Buter, Mik Soy Lecithin, Sugar, Soybean Oil, Partially Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil, Leavening, Sall, Molasses, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Whey, Soy Lein, Caramel Color, Artificial Flavor) (moderate concern)
- Natural and Artificial Flavor
- Salt
- Digestive Enzymes (Proleases, Bromelain, Lactase)
- Cellulose Gum (moderate concern)
- Xanthan Gum
- Sucralose (moderate concern)
Label text, as published
Whey Protein (Whey Protein Isolate 90% (Sunflower Lecithinated), Whey Protein Concentrate 80% (Sunflower Lecithinated), Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Isolate), CHIPS AHOY!® Coolie Pieces Unbleached Enriched Flour Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thime, Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Chocolate Chips (Sugar, Chocolate, Dextrose, Cocoa Buter, Mik Soy Lecithin, Sugar, Soybean Oil, Partially Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil, Leavening (Baking Soda, Ammonium Phosphate), Sall, Molasses, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Whey, Soy Lein, Caramel Color, Artificial Flavor), Natural and Artificial Flavor, Salt, Digestive Enzymes (Proleases, Bromelain, Lactase), Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Sucralose
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten
- Not vegan
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Ghost
Sources
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“In 2015, the FDA took the significant step of determining that PHOs, then the major source of artificial trans fat in the food supply, are no longer “Generally Recognized as Safe,” or GRAS.”
fda.gov
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Revocation of Uses of Partially Hydrogenated Oils in Foods (88 FR 53764)
“in light of our determination that PHOs are no longer generally recognized as safe (GRAS).”
federalregister.gov
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“Maximum 2 grams per 100 grams of fat in food intended for the final consumer and food intended for supply to retail”
eur-lex.europa.eu
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“WHO’s recommendation for adults is to limit consumption of trans fat to less than 1% of total energy intake, which is less than 2.2 g per day for a 2000-calorie diet.”
who.int
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
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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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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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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Notice of Modification: Prohibiting the Use of Partially Hydrogenated Oils in Foods
“On September 17, 2018, partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) were banned by adding them to Part 1 of the List of Contaminants and other Adulterating Substances in Foods.”
canada.ca
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21 CFR 184.1866 High fructose corn syrup
“a sweet, nutritive saccharide mixture containing either approximately 42 or 55 percent fructose”
ecfr.gov
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Questions & Answers About 4-MEI
“Based on current science, the FDA has no reason to believe that there are any immediate or short-term health risks presented by 4-MEI at the levels expected in food.”
fda.gov
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Agents Classified by the IARC Monographs, Volumes 1–142 (List of Classifications)
monographs.iarc.who.int
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Proposition 65 List of Chemicals Known to the State to Cause Cancer or Reproductive Toxicity
“The date refers to the initial appearance of the chemical on the list.”
oehha.ca.gov
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“titanium dioxide (E 171) can no longer be considered safe when used as a food additive.”
eur-lex.europa.eu
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Revocation of Authorization for Use of Brominated Vegetable Oil in Food (89 FR 55040)
“This action is being taken because there is no longer a reasonable certainty of no harm from the continued use of BVO in food.”
federalregister.gov
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“This order is effective January 15, 2027, except for amendatory instruction 4, which is effective January 18, 2028.”
federalregister.gov
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Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products
“cosmetic products shall not contain any of the following: (a) prohibited substances — prohibited substances listed in Annex II”
eur-lex.europa.eu
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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
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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 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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“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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“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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“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