Orgain Plant Protein Shake (Creamy Chocolate)
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Protein shakes

Orgain Plant Protein Shake (Creamy Chocolate)

11 fl oz (330 mL)

Score

Excellent 96 out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
  • Contains seed oils
  • Contains whole grains

Why it scores 96

Orgain Plant Protein Shake (Creamy Chocolate) scores 96 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. minus 1 points Pea protein: An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
  2. minus 1 points Sunflower oil: High in omega-6 linoleic acid. Emerging
  3. minus 1 points Sunflower lecithin: An additive class 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

Plant Protein Shake (Creamy Chocolate)

START100

Ingredients

  • Pea protein minus 1 points
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Sunflower oil minus 1 points
    Emerging High in omega-6 linoleic acid. [2][3][4][5]
  • Sunflower lecithin minus 1 points
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Monk fruit extract minus 0.5 points
    Emerging WHO (2023) recommends against using non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight (conditional recommendation); US dietary guidelines advise limiting them. [6][7]
  • Gellan gum minus 0.5 points
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
subtotal−4

TOTAL 96Excellent

100 − 4 = 96


GTIN 00851770006958 · 2025-03-20

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy43 kcal
Fat1.4 g
Saturated fat0.3 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates2.2 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber0.9 g
Protein6.2 g
Salt0.4 g

Serving: 1 portion (11 fl oz)

Ingredients

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

FILTERED WATER PEA PROTEIN CONCENTRATE NATURAL FLAVORS, ALKALIZED COCOA HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN SODIUM PHOSPHATE, POTASSIUM CITRATE, MONK FRUIT EXTRACT STEVIA EXTRACT, GELLAN GUM, 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 (ACA, 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)] SEA SALT.

Allergens and diets

Contains: Gluten, Celery

  • Not gluten-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Packaging

Paper and cardboard plastic aluminium

Context only: no points in v1.

Sources

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

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. Re-evaluation of the traditional diet-heart hypothesis: analysis of recovered data from Minnesota Coronary Experiment (1968-73)

    BMJ · Apr 12, 2016 · Peer-reviewed

    “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

  3. Dietary Linoleic Acid and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies

    Circulation · Oct 28, 2014 · Peer-reviewed

    “These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”

    doi.org

  4. 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

  5. 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