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Orgain Organic green superfoods powder original
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Orgain Organic green superfoods powder original

9.9 oz/280 g

Good out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Ultra-processed
  • Certified organic
  • Contains whole grains
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Why it scores 65

Orgain Organic green superfoods powder original scores 65 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
  2. Sugars 7.1 g / 100 ml: Very high in sugar. Strong
  3. Certified organic: Carries a certified-organic label. Info

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

The Receipt

Organic green superfoods powder original

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Ingredients

  • Gum arabic (acacia)
    Info An ingredient class 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]
  • Xanthan gum
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
subtotal−9

Processing

  • Ultra-processed (NOVA 4)
    Strong Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. [1]
  • 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers
    Emerging Industrial additive classes found: flavoring and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. [1]
subtotal−19.5

Nutrition per 100 ml

  • Sugars 7.1 g / 100 ml
    Strong Very high in sugar. [3]
  • Energy 286 kcal / 100 ml
    Info Energy-dense for its volume. [4]
  • Fiber 50 g / 100 ml
    Strong A good source of fiber. [4]
subtotal−12

Bonuses

  • Certified organic
    Info Carries a certified-organic label. [5][6]
subtotal+5
TOTAL 65Good

100 − 35.5 = 64.5 → 65

GTIN 00851770003957 · 2025-02-26

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

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Nutrition per 100 ml

Energy286 kcal
Fat0 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates78.6 g
Sugars7.1 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber50 g
Protein7.1 g
Salt0.1 g

Serving: 1 portion (14 g)

Ingredients

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

ORGAIN ORGANIC 50 SUPERFOODS BLEND [MILLET*, AMARANTH*, APPLE PULP*, KALE*, QUINOA*, BUCKWHEAT, CINNAMON*, CHIA*, ORGANIC SPROUTS BLEND (QUINOA SPROUT*, AMARANTH SPROUT*, MILLET SPROUT*, GARBANZO BEAN SPROUT, ALFALFA SPROUT*, PUMPKIN SEED SPROUT*, FLAX SPROUT*, BUCKWHEAT SPROUT*, LENTIL SPROUT*, ADZUKI SPROUT*, BROCCOLI SPROUT*, SUNFLOWER SEED SPROUT) ORGAIN ORGANIC SUPER VEGGIES, SUPER BERRIES, SUPER GRASSES AND SUPERFOODS BLEND (ACAI*, WHEATGRASS*, BARLEY GRASS*, OAT GRASS*, PINEAPPLE, TURMERIC, BANANA, CRANBERRY*, MANGO*, BEET*, BROCCOLI*, CARROT, SPINACH, TOMATO*, STRAWBERRY, TART CHERRY, GREEN BELL PEPPER*, BLACKBERRY, BRUSSELS SPROUT*, GINGER*, GARLIC, ONION*, WILD BLUEBERRY*, PARSLEY, RASPBERRY*, CAULIFLOWER*, CABBAGE*, ASPARAGUS*, CELERY*, CUCUMBER*)], ACACIA, NATURAL FLAVOR, GUAR GUM*, XANTHAN GUM, NATURAL FLAVORS, PROBIOTIC (BACILLUS COAGULANS SNZ1969).

Allergens and diets

Contains: Gluten, Celery

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Not gluten-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

More from Orgain

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. 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

  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

  5. Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of 30 May 2018 on organic production and labelling of organic products

    European Union (Official Journal) · May 30, 2018 · Law

    eur-lex.europa.eu

  6. 7 CFR 205.102 Use of the term "organic" (National Organic Program)

    Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), U.S. Office of the Federal Register · Feb 17, 2010 · Law

    “Any agricultural product that is sold, labeled, or represented as “100 percent organic,” “organic,” or “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s))” must be: (a) Produced in accordance with the requirements specified in § 205.101 or §§ 205.202 through 205.207”

    ecfr.gov

  7. 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

  8. 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