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OWYN Pro Elite Vanilla Protein Shake
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OWYN Pro Elite Vanilla Protein Shake

12 fl oz

Excellent out of 100 High confidence
  • Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
  • Contains seed oils
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Why it scores 93

OWYN Pro Elite Vanilla Protein Shake scores 93 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Protein blend (unspecified): An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
  2. Pea protein: An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
  3. Soluble corn fiber (resistant dextrin): An additive 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

Pro Elite Vanilla Protein Shake

START100

Ingredients

  • Protein blend (unspecified)
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Pea protein
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Soluble corn fiber (resistant dextrin)
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Sunflower oil
    Emerging High in omega-6 linoleic acid. [2][3][4][5]
  • Safflower oil
    Emerging High in omega-6 linoleic acid. [2][3][4][5]
  • Sunflower lecithin
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Natural flavors
    Info "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. [6][1]
  • Monk fruit extract
    Emerging WHO (2023) recommends against using non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight (conditional recommendation); US dietary guidelines advise limiting them. [7][8]
  • Vegetable gums (unspecified)
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Gellan gum
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Gum arabic (acacia)
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Guar gum
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
subtotal−7.5
TOTAL 93Excellent

100 − 7.5 = 92.5 → 93

GTIN 00856461008822 · 2026-06-30

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy56 kcal
Fat2 g
Saturated fat0.3 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates0.8 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber0.8 g
Protein9 g
Salt0.2 g

Serving: 355 ml

Ingredients

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

Water, OWYN™ Protein Blend (Pea Protein, Organic Pumpkin Seed Protein, Flaxseed Oil), Soluble Fiber, Sunflower Oil and/or Safflower Oil, Sunflower Lecithin, Natural Vanilla Flavor, Natural Flavor, Monk Fruit Extract, Himalayan Pink Sea Salt, Green Blend (Spinach, Kale, Broccoli), Gum Blend (Gellan gum, Acacia gum, Guar gum)

Allergens and diets

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Palm-oil-free

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Sources

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

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. 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

  3. Use of dietary linoleic acid for secondary prevention of coronary heart disease and death: evaluation of recovered data from the Sydney Diet Heart Study and updated meta-analysis

    BMJ · Feb 4, 2013 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  4. 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

  5. Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association

    Circulation · Jul 18, 2017 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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