Beverages
OWYN Pro Elite Dairy-Free Protein Chocolate Flavored
330 mL
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 63
OWYN Pro Elite Dairy-Free Protein Chocolate Flavored scores 63 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 7.5 points 6 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: bulking agent, emulsifier, flavoring, industrial protein, non-nutritive sweetener and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. Emerging
- minus 2.5 points Protein blend (unspecified): 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.
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The Receipt
OWYN Pro Elite Dairy-Free Protein Chocolate Flavored
Ingredients
- Protein blend (unspecified) minus 2.5 points
- Pea protein minus 2.5 points
- Gellan gum minus 2.5 points
- Gum arabic (acacia) minus 1.5 points
- Soluble corn fiber (resistant dextrin) minus 1.5 points
- Sunflower oil minus 1.5 points
- Sunflower lecithin minus 0.5 points
- Guar gum minus 0.5 points
- Monk fruit extract minus 0.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 0.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 6 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 7.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Protein 9.7 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 37.5 = 62.5 → 63
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 61 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 2.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.9 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.9 g |
| Protein | 9.7 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g |
Serving: 1 serving (330 ml)
Ingredients
- Water
- OWYN Protein Blend (Pea Protein, Organic Pumpkin Seed Protein, Flaxseed Oil)
- Gellan Gum
- Acacia Gum Blend
- Soluble Fiber
- Cocoa Powder
- Sunflower Oil
- Sunflower Lecithin
- Guar Gum
- Monk Fruit Extract
- Himalayan Pink Sea Salt
- Natural Chocolate Flavor (Natural Flavor, Black Cocoa)
- Greens Blend (Spinach, Kale, Broccoli)
Label text, as published
Water, OWYN Protein Blend (Pea Protein, Organic Pumpkin Seed Protein, Flaxseed Oil), Gellan Gum, Acacia Gum Blend, Soluble Fiber, Cocoa Powder, Sunflower Oil, Sunflower Lecithin, Guar Gum, Monk Fruit Extract, Himalayan Pink Sea Salt, Natural Chocolate Flavor (Natural Flavor, Black Cocoa), Greens Blend (Spinach, Kale, Broccoli)
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from OWYN
Sources
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“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
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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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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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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“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