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Levels Whey Protein
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Levels Whey Protein

1.48 lb

Excellent out of 100 High confidence
  • Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
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Why it scores 97

Levels Whey Protein scores 97 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Whey protein concentrate / isolate: An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
  2. Sunflower lecithin: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
  3. Stevia (steviol glycosides): WHO (2023) recommends against using non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight (conditional recommendation); US dietary guidelines advise limiting them. Emerging

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

The Receipt

Whey Protein

START100

Ingredients

  • Whey protein concentrate / isolate
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Sunflower lecithin
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Stevia (steviol glycosides)
    Emerging WHO (2023) recommends against using non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight (conditional recommendation); US dietary guidelines advise limiting them. [2][3]
  • Monk fruit extract
    Emerging WHO (2023) recommends against using non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight (conditional recommendation); US dietary guidelines advise limiting them. [2][3]
subtotal−3.5
TOTAL 97Excellent

100 − 3.5 = 96.5 → 97

GTIN 00857965007427 · 2026-08-27

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy406 kcal
Fat7.8 g
Saturated fat4.7 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates12.5 g
Sugars6.3 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber0 g
Protein75 g
Salt0.4 g

Serving: 1 scoop (32 g)

Ingredients

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

Whey Protein Concentrate, Cocoa Powder, Sunflower Lecithin, Sea Salt, Stevia Leaf Extract, Monk Fruit Extract. CONTAINS: Milk.

Allergens and diets

Contains: Milk

  • Not vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • 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. 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

  3. 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