Products without gluten
Truvani Plant Based Protein Vanilla
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- Certified organic
Why it scores 65
Truvani Plant Based Protein Vanilla scores 65 out of 100 (Good) 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 9 points Salt 2.4 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- plus 4 points Fiber 6.9 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Plant Based Protein Vanilla
Ingredients
- Pea protein minus 2.5 points
- Monk fruit extract minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 6.9 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Saturated fat 3.4 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 2.4 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Energy 448 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 6.9 g / 100 g plus 4 points
- Protein 69 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 35.5 = 64.5 → 65
Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [7]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 448 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 10.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.4 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17.2 g |
| Sugars | 6.9 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 6.9 g |
| Protein | 69 g |
| Salt | 2.4 g |
Serving: 1 packet (29 g)
Ingredients
- ORGANIC PEA PROTEIN
- ORGANIC VANILLA POWDER
- ORGANIC PUMPKIN SEED
- ORGANIC MONK FRUIT EXTRACT
- ORGANIC CHIA SEED PROTEIN
Label text, as published
ORGANIC PEA PROTEIN, ORGANIC VANILLA POWDER, ORGANIC PUMPKIN SEED, ORGANIC MONK FRUIT EXTRACT, ORGANIC CHIA SEED PROTEIN
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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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
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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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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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“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.”
doi.org