Protein powders
Orgain Organic Protein
18 oz
Score
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- Contains seed oils
- Certified organic
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 93
Orgain Organic Protein scores 93 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- 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
- minus 1 points Rice 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
Ingredients
- Protein blend (unspecified) minus 1 points
- Pea protein minus 1 points
- Rice protein minus 1 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
- Inulin (chicory root fiber) minus 0.5 points
- Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 0.5 points
- Guar gum minus 0.5 points
- Xanthan gum minus 0.5 points
100 − 7.5 = 92.5 → 93
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 320 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 10 g |
| Saturated fat | 2 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 36 g |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 18 g |
| Protein | 42 g |
| Salt | 2 g |
Serving: 2 scoops (50 g)
Ingredients
- ORGAIN ORGANIC PROTEIN BLEND (PEA PROTEIN, BROWN RICE PROTEIN, MUNG BEAN PROTEIN, CHIA SEED)
- ORGAIN CREAMER BASE (ACACIA, HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL, RICE DEXTRIN, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, ROSEMARY EXTRACT) (not recognized)
- ALKALIZED COCOA
- ACACIA
- NATURAL FLAVOR
- ORGAIN ORGANIC 50 SUPERFOODS BLEND (MILLET, AMARANTH, APPLE PULP, KALE, QUINOA, BUCKWHEAT, CINNAMON CHIA, 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, 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) (not recognized)
- AGAVE INULIN FIBER
- 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, MUNG BEAN PROTEIN, CHIA SEED), ORGAIN CREAMER BASE (ACACIA, HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL, RICE DEXTRIN, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, ROSEMARY EXTRACT), ALKALIZED COCOA, ACACIA, NATURAL FLAVOR, ORGAIN ORGANIC 50 SUPERFOODS BLEND (MILLET, AMARANTH, APPLE PULP, KALE, QUINOA, BUCKWHEAT, CINNAMON CHIA, 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, 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), AGAVE INULIN FIBER, 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*). *CERTIFIED ORGANIC INGREDIENTS
Allergens and diets
Contains: Wheat, Celery
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Orgain
Sources
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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