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OWYN Dark Chocolate
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OWYN Dark Chocolate

1.2 lb/539 g

Excellent out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
  • Contains added sugars
  • Contains whole grains
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Why it scores 85

OWYN Dark Chocolate scores 85 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

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

Dark Chocolate

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Ingredients

  • Sugar
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
  • Protein blend (unspecified)
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
  • Pea protein
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
  • 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. [5][4]
  • Monk fruit extract
    Emerging WHO (2023) recommends against using non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight (conditional recommendation); US dietary guidelines advise limiting them. [6][2]
subtotal−15
TOTAL 85Excellent

100 − 15 = 85

GTIN 00857335004230 · 2026-07-30

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy390 kcal
Fat10.4 g
Saturated fat2.6 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates0.6 g
Sugars11.3 g
Added sugars11.3 g
Fiber7.8 g
Protein52 g
Salt2.3 g

Serving: 2 scoops (35.3 g)

Ingredients

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

OWYN PROTEIN BLEND (PEA-PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, PUMPKIN PROTEIN, CHIA), COCOA, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, SUPERFOODS & GREENS BLEND (ZUCCHINI, SPINACH, BROCCOLI, KALE), FLAXSEED [PROVIDING 500 MG A-LINOLENIC ACID (OMEGA-3)], NATURAL FLAVORS, SALT, MONK FRUIT EXTRACT, AQUAMIN TRACE MINERALS (MINERALIZED SEAWEED) AND LACTOSPORE BACILLUS COAGULANS (1 BILLION CFU).

Allergens and diets

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Palm-oil-free

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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. 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

  6. 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