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KOS Organic Plant Protein
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KOS Organic Plant Protein

0.81 lb/13.05 oz/370 g

Excellent out of 100 High confidence
  • Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
  • Contains added sugars
  • Contains whole grains
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Why it scores 84

KOS Organic Plant Protein scores 84 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Coconut sugar: An added sugar. Strong
  2. Pea protein: An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
  3. Inulin (chicory root fiber): 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

Organic Plant Protein

START100

Ingredients

  • Coconut sugar
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
  • Pea protein
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
  • Inulin (chicory root fiber)
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
  • Gum arabic (acacia)
    Info An ingredient class 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. [5][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. [6][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. [6][2]
subtotal−16
TOTAL 84Excellent

100 − 16 = 84

GTIN 00850015510083 · 2026-02-11

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy405 kcal
Fat13.5 g
Saturated fat9.5 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates21.6 g
Sugars5.4 g
Added sugars5.4 g
Fiber5.4 g
Protein54.1 g
Salt2 g

Serving: 37g

Ingredients

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

Pea Protein, Flax Seed, Quinoa, Pumpkin Seed Protein, Chia Seed, Coconut Milk, Inulin, Acacia Gum, Apple, Carrot, Cranberry, Orange, Broccoli, Shiitake Mushroom Extract, Tomato, Coconut Sugar, Vanilla Flavor, Natural Flavor, Sea Salt, Stevia Leaf Extract, Monk Fruit Extract, DL-Alpha Tocopherol, Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate, Potassium Iodide, Zinc Oxide, Selenium Amino Acid Chelate, Molybdenum Amino Acid Chelate, Niacinamide, Copper Oxide, Riboflavin, Cyanocobalamin, Calcium D-Pantothenate, Folic Acid, Proteases, Amylase, Cellulase, Lactase, Lipase

Allergens and diets

Contains: Tree nuts

  • 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. 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

  6. 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