Mixed plant milks
Owen High protein nutrition shake vanilla
12 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 56
Owen High protein nutrition shake vanilla scores 56 out of 100 (Okay) 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 7.5 points 6 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: bulking agent, emulsifier, flavoring, industrial protein, non-nutritive sweetener and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. Emerging
- minus 4 points Energy 53 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 same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
High protein nutrition shake vanilla
Ingredients
- Protein blend (unspecified) minus 2.5 points
- Pea protein minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Monk fruit extract minus 1.5 points
- Soluble corn fiber (resistant dextrin) minus 1.5 points
- Sunflower oil minus 1.5 points
- Sunflower lecithin minus 0.5 points
- Vegetable gums (unspecified) minus 0.5 points
- Gellan gum minus 0.5 points
- Gum arabic (acacia) minus 0.5 points
- Guar gum minus 0.5 points
- Calcium phosphate minus 0.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 6 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 7.5 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Energy 53 kcal / 100 ml minus 4 points
100 − 44.5 = 55.5 → 56
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 53 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 2.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.9 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.9 g |
| Protein | 7.6 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 12 oz
Ingredients
- Water
- OWYNTM Protein Blend (Pea Protein, Organic Pumpkin Seed Protein, Organic Flaxseed Oil)
- Natural Flavor
- Monk Fruit Extract
- Himalayan Soluble Fiber
- Sunflower Oil
- Sunflower Lecithin
- Pink Sea Salt
- Greens Blend (Spinach, Kale, Broccoli)
- Gum Blend (Gellan, Acacia, Guar)
- Vitamin & Mineral Blend (Dicalcium Phosphate, Magnesium Citrate, Niacinamide, Alpha Tocopherol Acetate [Vitamin E], Zinc Gluconate, Calcium D-Pantothenate, Pyridoxine HCl [Vitamin B6], Riboflavin [Vitamin B2], Thiamine Mononitrate [Vitamin B1], Copper Gluconate, Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Calcium Phytonadione [Vitamin K1], Sodium Selenite, Sodium Molybdate, Chromium Chloride, Ergocalciferol [Vitamin D2], Biotin, Methylcobalamin [Vitamin B12], L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate, Potassium Iodide)
Label text, as published
Water, OWYNTM Protein Blend (Pea Protein, Organic Pumpkin Seed Protein, Organic Flaxseed Oil), Natural Flavor, Monk Fruit Extract, Himalayan Soluble Fiber, Sunflower Oil, Sunflower Lecithin, Pink Sea Salt, Greens Blend (Spinach, Kale, Broccoli), Gum Blend (Gellan, Acacia, Guar), Vitamin & Mineral Blend (Dicalcium Phosphate, Magnesium Citrate, Niacinamide, Alpha Tocopherol Acetate [Vitamin E], Zinc Gluconate, Calcium D-Pantothenate, Pyridoxine HCl [Vitamin B6], Riboflavin [Vitamin B2], Thiamine Mononitrate [Vitamin B1], Copper Gluconate, Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Calcium Phytonadione [Vitamin K1], Sodium Selenite, Sodium Molybdate, Chromium Chloride, Ergocalciferol [Vitamin D2], Biotin, Methylcobalamin [Vitamin B12], L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate, Potassium Iodide.
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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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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“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
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EFSA issues new advice on phosphates
“We estimated that dietary exposure to phosphates may exceed the new ADI for infants, toddlers and children with average consumption of phosphates in their diet.”
efsa.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