OWYN Dairy-Free Protein Shake
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OWYN Dairy-Free Protein Shake

Score

Excellent 84 out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
  • Contains added sugars
  • Contains seed oils

Why it scores 84

OWYN Dairy-Free Protein Shake scores 84 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. minus 12 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
  2. minus 1 points Protein blend (unspecified): An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
  3. minus 1 points Pea 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

Dairy-Free Protein Shake

START100

Ingredients

  • Sugar minus 12 points
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
  • Protein blend (unspecified) minus 1 points
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
  • Pea protein minus 1 points
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
  • Sunflower oil minus 0.5 points
    Emerging High in omega-6 linoleic acid. [5][6][7][8]
  • Sunflower lecithin minus 0.5 points
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
  • Natural flavors minus 0.5 points
    Info "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. [9][4]
  • Guar gum minus 0.5 points
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
  • Monk fruit extract minus 0.5 points
    Emerging WHO (2023) recommends against using non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight (conditional recommendation); US dietary guidelines advise limiting them. [10][2]
subtotal−16.5

TOTAL 84Excellent

100 − 16.5 = 83.5 → 84


GTIN 00856461008617 · 2026-10-07

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy180 kcal
Fat7 g
Saturated fat1 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates8 g
Sugars4 g
Added sugars4 g
Fiber3 g
Protein20 g
Salt0.9 g

Serving: 1 portion (316.097 g)

Ingredients

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

Water, OWYNTM Protein Blend (Pea Protein, Organic Pumpkin Seed Protein, Organic Flax Oil), Vegetable Fiber, Organic Cane Sugar, Sunflower Oil, Cocoa Powder, Sunflower Lecithin, Natural Flavors, Himalayan Pink Salt, Guar Gum, Greens Blend (Broccoli, Spinach, Kale), Monk Fruit Extract.

Allergens and diets

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Sources

  1. Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children

    World Health Organization · Mar 4, 2015 · Agency assessment

    “In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”

    who.int

  2. 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

  3. Added and free sugars should be as low as possible

    European Food Safety Authority · Feb 28, 2022 · Agency assessment

    “Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”

    efsa.europa.eu

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

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  5. 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

  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. 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

  8. 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