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Orgain Organic Protein
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Protein powders

Orgain Organic Protein

1.2 kg

Excellent out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
  • Contains sugar alcohols
  • Contains seed oils
  • Certified organic
  • Contains whole grains
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Why it scores 89

Orgain Organic Protein scores 89 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Erythritol: A 2023 study linked higher blood erythritol to cardiovascular events and found it increased clotting activity; long-term safety studies are warranted. Strong
  2. Pea protein: An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
  3. 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

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Ingredients

  • Erythritol
    Strong A 2023 study linked higher blood erythritol to cardiovascular events and found it increased clotting activity; long-term safety studies are warranted. [1][2]
  • Pea protein
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [3]
  • Rice protein
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [3]
  • Gum arabic (acacia)
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [3]
  • Sunflower oil
    Emerging High in omega-6 linoleic acid. [4][5][6][7]
  • Dextrin
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [3]
  • Sunflower lecithin
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [3]
  • 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. [8][3]
  • Stevia (steviol glycosides)
    Emerging WHO (2023) recommends against using non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight (conditional recommendation); US dietary guidelines advise limiting them. [9][10]
  • Guar gum
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [3]
  • Xanthan gum
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [3]
subtotal−11
TOTAL 89Excellent

100 − 11 = 89

GTIN 00851770008631 · 2026-08-10

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy320 kcal
Fat10 g
Saturated fat2 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates36 g
Sugars2 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber4 g
Protein42 g
Salt1.5 g

Serving: 2 scoops (50 g)

Ingredients

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

ORGAIN ORGANIC PROTEIN BLENDTM (PEA PROTEIN*, BROWN RICE PROTEIN, CHIA SEED*), ORGAIN ORGANIC CREAMER BASET (ACACIA*, HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL*, RICE DEXTRIN*, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN*, ROSEMARY EXTRACT*), ERYTHRITOL*, ACACIA, ALKALIZED COCOA, NATURAL FLAVOR, ORGAIN ORGANIC 50 SUPERFOODS BLENDTM [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 BLENDTM (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*)], 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*), PROBIOTIC (BACILLUS COAGULANS).

Allergens and diets

Contains: Gluten, Sesame, Celery

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Not gluten-free

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Sources

  1. The artificial sweetener erythritol and cardiovascular event risk

    Nature Medicine · March 2023 · Peer-reviewed

    “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

  2. Re-evaluation of erythritol (E 968) as a food additive (plain language summary)

    European Food Safety Authority · Dec 20, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “In all groups of people, both acute and chronic exposure to erythritol is above the newly set ADI.”

    efsa.europa.eu

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

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  4. 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

  5. Use of dietary linoleic acid for secondary prevention of coronary heart disease and death: evaluation of recovered data from the Sydney Diet Heart Study and updated meta-analysis

    BMJ · Feb 4, 2013 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  6. 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

  7. Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association

    Circulation · Jul 18, 2017 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, Annex III point 2.4 (foods with more than 10 % added polyols)

    European Union (Official Journal) · Oct 25, 2011 · Law

    “‘excessive consumption may produce laxative effects’.”

    eur-lex.europa.eu

  12. 21 CFR 184.1835 Sorbitol

    Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), U.S. Office of the Federal Register · Nov 22, 2016 · Law

    ““Excess consumption may have a laxative effect.””

    ecfr.gov

  13. 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