Protein powders

Levels Grass Fed Whey Protein Vanilla Bean

Name: Grass Fed Whey Protein Vanilla Bean
Brand: Levels

1.48 lb

Excellent out of 100 High confidence

Why it scores 97

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

minus 1 points Whey protein concentrate / isolate: An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
minus 1 points Sunflower lecithin: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
minus 1 points 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

Grass Fed Whey Protein Vanilla Bean

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Ingredients

Whey protein concentrate / isolate minus 1 points

Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
Sunflower lecithin minus 1 points

Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 1 points

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 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. [2][3]

subtotal−3.5

TOTAL 97Excellent

100 − 3.5 = 96.5 → 97

Serving: 32g

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.

Label text, as published

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

Contains: Milk

Always check the package: recipes change.

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

Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

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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
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.”

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