Protein powders
Orgain Organic Protein Protein Powder
32.4 oz (920 g)
Score
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- Contains sugar alcohols
- Contains seed oils
- Certified organic
Why it scores 89
Orgain Organic Protein Protein Powder scores 89 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 5 points Erythritol: A 2023 study linked higher blood erythritol to cardiovascular events and found it increased clotting activity; long-term safety studies are warranted. Strong
- minus 1 points Protein blend (unspecified): An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
- minus 1 points Pea protein: An ingredient 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 Protein Protein Powder
Ingredients
- Erythritol minus 5 points
- Protein blend (unspecified) minus 1 points
- Pea protein minus 1 points
- Rice protein minus 0.5 points
- Gum arabic (acacia) minus 0.5 points
- Sunflower oil minus 0.5 points
- Dextrin minus 0.5 points
- Sunflower lecithin minus 0.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 0.5 points
- Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 0.5 points
- Guar gum minus 0.5 points
- Xanthan gum minus 0.5 points
100 − 11.5 = 88.5 → 89
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 326 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 7.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.1 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 32.6 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.2 g |
| Protein | 45.7 g |
| Salt | 2.1 g |
Serving: 46g
Ingredients
- Orgain organic protein blend (organic pea protein, organic brown rice protein, organic chia seed)
- orgain organic creamer base (organic acacia, organic high oleic sunflower oil, organic rice dextrin, organic sunflower lecithin, organic rosemary extract) (not recognized)
- organic erythritol (moderate concern)
- organic natural flavors
- organic acacia
- sea salt
- organic reb a (stevia extract)
- organic guar gum
- xanthan gum
- natural flavor
Label text, as published
Orgain organic protein blend (organic pea protein, organic brown rice protein, organic chia seed), orgain organic creamer base (organic acacia, organic high oleic sunflower oil, organic rice dextrin, organic sunflower lecithin, organic rosemary extract), organic erythritol, organic natural flavors, organic acacia, sea salt, organic reb a (stevia extract), organic guar gum, xanthan gum, natural flavor.
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Hdpe 2 high density polyethylene
Context only: no points in v1.
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More from Orgain
Sources
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The artificial sweetener erythritol and cardiovascular event risk
“Our findings reveal that erythritol is both associated with incident MACE risk and fosters enhanced thrombosis. Studies assessing the long-term safety of erythritol are warranted.”
doi.org
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Re-evaluation of erythritol (E 968) as a food additive (plain language summary)
“In all groups of people, both acute and chronic exposure to erythritol is above the newly set ADI.”
efsa.europa.eu
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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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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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Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, Annex III point 2.4 (foods with more than 10 % added polyols)
“‘excessive consumption may produce laxative effects’.”
eur-lex.europa.eu