Bodybuilding supplements
Orgain Organic Protein + 50 Superfoods Protein Powder
32.3 oz/2.02 lb/918 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- Contains sugar alcohols
- Contains seed oils
- Certified organic
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 44
Orgain Organic Protein + 50 Superfoods Protein Powder scores 44 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 8 points 7 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: emulsifier, flavoring, industrial protein, modified starch, non-nutritive sweetener, sugar alcohol (polyol) and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. Emerging
- minus 7.5 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
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Organic Protein + 50 Superfoods Protein Powder
Ingredients
- Erythritol minus 7.5 points
- Protein blend (unspecified) minus 2.5 points
- Pea protein minus 2.5 points
- Rice protein minus 1.5 points
- Gum arabic (acacia) minus 1.5 points
- Sunflower oil minus 1.5 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
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 7 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Sugars 2 g / 100 ml minus 6 points
- Saturated fat 2 g / 100 ml minus 1 points
- Salt 1.5 g / 100 ml minus 5 points
- Energy 320 kcal / 100 ml minus 4 points
- Fiber 16 g / 100 ml plus 4 points
- Protein 42 g / 100 ml plus 2 points
100 − 56 = 44
Can’t score above 79. High in fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [14]
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 320 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 10 g |
| Saturated fat | 2 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 40 g |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 16 g |
| Protein | 42 g |
| Salt | 1.5 g |
Serving: 2 SCOOPS (51 g)
Ingredients
- ORGAIN ORGANIC PROTEIN BLEND (PEA PROTEIN, BROWN RICE PROTEIN, CHIA SEED)
- ORGAIN ORGANIC CREAMER BASE (ACACIA, HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL, RICE DEXTRIN, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, ROSEMARY EXTRACT) (not recognized)
- ERYTHRITOL (moderate concern)
- NATURAL FLAVORS
- ACACIA
- ORGAIN ORGANIC 50 SUPERFOODS BLEND (MILLET, AMARANTH, APPLE PULP, KALE, QUINOA, BUCKWHEAT, CINNAMON, CHIA, ORGANIC SPROUTS BLEND, ORGAIN ORGANIC SUPER VEGGIES, SUPER BERRIES, SUPER GRASSES AND SUPERFOODS BLEND) (not recognized)
- ORGANIC REB A* (STEVIA EXTRACT)
- SEA SALT
- GUAR GUM
- XANTHAN GUM
- ORGANIC FOOD BASED VITAMIN C (AMLA FRUIT EXTRACT*)
- ORGANIC FOOD BASED B VITAMIN BLEND (GUAVA, HOLY BASIL, LEMON EXTRACT)
Label text, as published
ORGAIN ORGANIC PROTEIN BLEND (PEA PROTEIN*, BROWN RICE PROTEIN*, CHIA SEED*), ORGAIN ORGANIC CREAMER BASE (ACACIA*, HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL*, RICE DEXTRIN*, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN*, ROSEMARY EXTRACT*), ERYTHRITOL*, NATURAL FLAVORS*, ACACIA*, 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*, WHEAT GRASS*, 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*)], ORGANIC REB A* (STEVIA EXTRACT), SEA SALT, GUAR GUM*, XANTHAN GUM, ORGANIC FOOD BASED VITAMIN C (AMLA FRUIT EXTRACT*), ORGANIC FOOD BASED B VITAMIN BLEND (GUAVA, HOLY BASIL*, LEMON EXTRACT*).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Wheat, Gluten, Celery
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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“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
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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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
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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