Beverages
Truvani Plant Based Protein Vanilla Chai
21.59 oz/1.35 lb/612 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- Certified organic
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 72
Truvani Plant Based Protein Vanilla Chai scores 72 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 Sugars 3.3 g / 100 ml: High in sugar. Strong
- plus 5 points Certified organic: Carries a certified-organic label. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Plant Based Protein Vanilla Chai
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 ml
- Sugars 3.3 g / 100 ml minus 9 points
- Energy 400 kcal / 100 ml minus 4 points
- Fiber 6.7 g / 100 ml plus 4 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 28.5 = 71.5 → 72
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 400 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 8.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10 g |
| Sugars | 3.3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 6.7 g |
| Protein | 66.7 g |
Serving: 1 scoop (30 g)
Ingredients
- ORGANIC PEA PROTEIN CONCENTRATE
- ORGANIC VANILLA POWDER
- ORGANIC PUMPKIN SEED CONCENTRATE
- ORGANIC GINGER ROOT POWDER
- ORGANIC MONK FRUIT EXTRACT
- ORGANIC CEYLON CINNAMON
- ORGANIC CHIA PROTEIN CONCENTRATE
- ORGANIC CARDAMOM FRUIT POWDER
- ORGANIC ALLSPICE
- ORGANIC NUTMEG SEED POWDER
- ORGANIC CLOVE POWDER
Label text, as published
ORGANIC PEA PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, ORGANIC VANILLA POWDER, ORGANIC PUMPKIN SEED CONCENTRATE, ORGANIC GINGER ROOT POWDER, ORGANIC MONK FRUIT EXTRACT, ORGANIC CEYLON CINNAMON, ORGANIC CHIA PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, ORGANIC CARDAMOM FRUIT POWDER, ORGANIC ALLSPICE, ORGANIC NUTMEG SEED POWDER, ORGANIC CLOVE POWDER
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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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7 CFR 205.102 Use of the term "organic" (National Organic Program)
“Any agricultural product that is sold, labeled, or represented as “100 percent organic,” “organic,” or “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s))” must be: (a) Produced in accordance with the requirements specified in § 205.101 or §§ 205.202 through 205.207”
ecfr.gov
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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