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OWYN Plant Protein Zero Sugar
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Protein powders

OWYN Plant Protein Zero Sugar

1.32 g

Excellent out of 100 High confidence
  • Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
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Why it scores 96

OWYN Plant Protein Zero Sugar scores 96 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Protein blend (unspecified): An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
  2. Pea protein: An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
  3. Natural flavors: "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. Info

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

The Receipt

Plant Protein Zero Sugar

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Ingredients

  • Protein blend (unspecified)
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Pea protein
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • 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. [2][1]
  • Guar gum
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Monk fruit extract
    Emerging WHO (2023) recommends against using non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight (conditional recommendation); US dietary guidelines advise limiting them. [3][4]
subtotal−4
TOTAL 96Excellent

100 − 4 = 96

GTIN 00850043711605 · 2026-06-16

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy361 kcal
Fat8 g
Saturated fat2 g
Carbohydrates10 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber6 g
Protein60.2 g
Salt2.2 g

Serving: 2 scoops (49.8 g)

Ingredients

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

OWYN™ Protein Blend (Pea protein, pumpkin protein, cocoa), OWYN™ Amino Acid Blend (taurine, L-leucine, L-isoleucine, L-valine, L-lysine HCl, L-threonine, DL-phenylalanine, L-histidine, L-tryptophan, L-methionine), natural flavors, organic guar gum, monk fruit extract, sea salt, OWYN™ Vitamin/Mineral Blend (ascorbic acid, d-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, retinyl palmitate, zinc oxide, cholecalciferol, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamin hydrochloride, riboflavin, cyanocobalamin, folic acid, niacinamide), Bacillus coagulans, OWYN™ Superfoods Greens Blend (broccoli, kale, spinach).

Allergens and diets

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Palm-oil-free

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Sources

  1. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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