Beverages
Mikuna Chocho superfood protein - vanilla
1.52 oz/43 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in saturated fat
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
Why it scores 62
Mikuna Chocho superfood protein - vanilla scores 62 out of 100 (Good) 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 12 points Sugars 7 g / 100 ml: Very high in sugar. Strong
- minus 4 points Energy 465 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
Chocho superfood protein - vanilla
Ingredients
- Monk fruit extract minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Sugars 7 g / 100 ml minus 12 points
- Saturated fat 3.5 g / 100 ml minus 3 points
- Salt 0.7 g / 100 ml minus 3 points
- Energy 465 kcal / 100 ml minus 4 points
- Fiber 18.6 g / 100 ml plus 4 points
100 − 38.5 = 61.5 → 62
Can’t score above 79. High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [7]
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 465 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 20.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 25.6 g |
| Sugars | 7 g |
| Added sugars | 4.7 g |
| Fiber | 18.6 g |
| Protein | 46.5 g |
| Salt | 0.7 g |
Serving: 1 portion (43 g)
Ingredients
- chocho powder (not recognized)
- organic coconut blossom nectar
- organic vanilla extract powder
- sea salt
- organic monk fruit extract
Label text, as published
chocho powder, organic coconut blossom nectar, organic vanilla extract powder, sea salt, organic monk fruit extract, contains: coconut
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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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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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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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