Protein powders
Orgain Organic Protein Protein Powder
43.8 oz/2.47 lb/1.2 kg
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- Contains seed oils
- Certified organic
Why it scores 57
Orgain Organic Protein Protein Powder scores 57 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 7 points Salt 2.1 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- minus 6 points 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: emulsifier, flavoring, industrial protein, modified starch and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Organic Protein Protein Powder
Ingredients
- Pea protein minus 2.5 points
- Rice protein minus 2.5 points
- Gum arabic (acacia) minus 2.5 points
- Sunflower oil minus 1.5 points
- Dextrin minus 1.5 points
- Sunflower lecithin minus 1.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 0.5 points
- Guar gum minus 0.5 points
- Xanthan gum minus 0.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 6 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 2.2 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 2.1 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Energy 326 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 4.3 g / 100 g plus 2 points
- Protein 45.7 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 43.5 = 56.5 → 57
Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [10]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 326 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 9.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.2 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 32.6 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 4.3 g |
| Protein | 45.7 g |
| Salt | 2.1 g |
Serving: 2 scoops (46 g)
Ingredients
- orgain organic protein blendtm (organic pea protein, organic brown rice protein organic chia seed) (not recognized)
- orgain organic creamer base tm (organic acacia, organic high oleic sunflower oil, organic rice dextrin, organic sunflower lecithin, organic rosemary extract organic erythritol, organic alkalized cocoa, organic acacia, organic natural flavors sea salt organic reb a (stevia extract), organic guar gum, natural flavor, xanthan gum) (not recognized)
Label text, as published
orgain organic protein blendtm (organic pea protein, organic brown rice protein organic chia seed), orgain organic creamer base tm (organic acacia, organic high oleic sunflower oil, organic rice dextrin, organic sunflower lecithin, organic rosemary extract organic erythritol, organic alkalized cocoa, organic acacia, organic natural flavors sea salt organic reb a (stevia extract), organic guar gum, natural flavor, xanthan gum,
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-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.”
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
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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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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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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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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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.”
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