Protein powders
Orgain Chocolate protein powder
Score
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- Contains added sugars
- Certified organic
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 84
Orgain Chocolate protein powder scores 84 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 12 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 1 points Pea protein: An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
- minus 1 points Gum arabic (acacia): An ingredient 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
Chocolate protein powder
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 12 points
- Pea protein minus 1 points
- Gum arabic (acacia) minus 1 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
100 − 16 = 84
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 371 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 8.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.4 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g |
| Sugars | 8.6 g |
| Added sugars | 8.6 g |
| Fiber | 8.6 g |
| Protein | 60 g |
| Salt | 2.1 g |
Serving: 2 Scoops (35 g)
Ingredients
- ORGANIC PEA PROTEIN
- ORGANIC CANE SUGAR (high concern)
- ORGANIC ALKALIZED U COCOA
- ORGANIC ACACIA
- ORGANIC NATURAL FLAVORS
- ORGANIC OAT BRAN FIBER
- SEA SALT
- ORGANIC REB A (STEVIA EXTRACT)
- ORGANIC GUAR GUM
- XANTHAN GUM
Label text, as published
ORGANIC PEA PROTEIN, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC ALKALIZED U COCOA, ORGANIC ACACIA, ORGANIC NATURAL FLAVORS, ORGANIC OAT BRAN FIBER, SEA SALT, ORGANIC REB A (STEVIA EXTRACT), ORGANIC GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM. MANUFACTURED FOR ORGAIN, LLC PO BOX 4918, IRVINE, CA 92616 Certified CERTIFIED ORGANIC BY QAI 2023 ORGAIN, LLC IF IT'S ORGANIC (B
Allergens and diets
Contains: Gluten
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Orgain
Sources
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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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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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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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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