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Naked Whey
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Naked Whey

Okay out of 100 High confidence
  • Ultra-processed
  • Contains added sugars
  • No additives
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Why it scores 54

Naked Whey scores 54 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Coconut sugar: An added sugar. Strong
  2. Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
  3. Sugars 13.5 g / 100 g: High in sugar. Strong

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

The Receipt

Naked Whey

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Ingredients

  • Coconut sugar
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
  • Whey protein concentrate / isolate
    Info An ingredient 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]
subtotal−25

Processing

  • Ultra-processed (NOVA 4)
    Strong Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. [4]
  • 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers
    Emerging Industrial additive classes found: flavoring and industrial protein. [4]
subtotal−19.5

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Sugars 13.5 g / 100 g
    Strong High in sugar. [1]
  • Saturated fat 1.4 g / 100 g
    Strong Contains some saturated fat. [6]
  • Salt 0.5 g / 100 g
    Strong Contains some salt. [7]
  • Energy 405 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [2]
  • Protein 67.6 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [2]
subtotal−5

Bonuses

  • No additives
    Info No food additives in the ingredient list. [4]
subtotal+3
TOTAL 54Okay

100 − 46.5 = 53.5 → 54

Can’t score above 79. Contains coconut sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]

GTIN 00850042128480 · 2026-02-03

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy405 kcal
Fat5.4 g
Saturated fat1.4 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates21.6 g
Sugars13.5 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber0 g
Protein67.6 g
Salt0.5 g

Serving: 2 scoops (37 g)

Ingredients

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

Whey Protein Concentrate, Organic Coconut Sugar, Natural Flavor, CONTAINS: Milk and Tree Nuts (Coconut Sugar)

Allergens and diets

Contains: Milk, Tree nuts

  • Not vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

More from Naked Whey

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. Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

    World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

    who.int

  7. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “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

  8. Ultra-processed food exposure and adverse health outcomes: umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses

    BMJ · Feb 28, 2024 · Peer-reviewed

    “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

  9. Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized Controlled Trial of Ad Libitum Food Intake

    Cell Metabolism · July 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org