Organic Protein Plant-Based Protein Powder, Vanilla Bean, 1.02 lb

Name: Organic Protein Plant-Based Protein Powder, Vanilla Bean, 1.02 lb
Brand: Orgain

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Breakdown

Ultra-processed · 3 contaminants flagged · 3 ingredients to avoid

100

Lab-measured contaminants

Measured against published safety limits

−70

cadmium−39

lead−17

arsenic−14

Ingredients

−85

high oleic sunflower oil−45

natural flavors−12

rice dextrins−11

orgain protein blend−4

pea protein−4

3 smaller deductions−9

Processing

−10

NOVA 4: ultra-processed−10

Packaging

−5

Packaging−5

Credits

Certified organic+5

Adjustments

What it takes to land on the final number

+65

Minimum score+65

Final score0

Contaminants · 4

3 at/over limit

Measured by an independent lab and compared against published safety limits.

Cadmium22.4 ppbof 5 ppb

Over the limit — 4.5×FDA bottled-water Standard of Quality, 21 CFR 165.110(b) — 0.005 mg/L

Lead15.3 ppbof 5 ppb

Over the limit — 3.1×FDA bottled-water Standard of Quality, 21 CFR 165.110(b) — 0.005 mg/L

Arsenic17.4 ppbof 10 ppb

Over the limit — 1.7×FDA bottled-water Standard of Quality, 21 CFR 165.110(b) — 0.010 mg/L (= EPA MCL)

MercuryNDof 2 ppb

Not detectedFDA bottled-water Standard of Quality, 21 CFR 165.110(b) — 0.002 mg/L

Ingredients · 17

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Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100g	Per serving
Calories	326.09 kcal	150 kcal
Fat	7.61 g	3.5 g
Saturated fat	1.09 g	0.5 g
Carbohydrates	32.61 g	15 g
Sugars	2.17 g	1 g
Fiber	8.7 g	4 g
Protein	45.65 g	21 g
Sodium	0.85 g	0.39 g

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Common questions

Is Orgain Organic Protein Plant-Based Protein Powder, Vanilla Bean, 1.02 lb healthy?

Orgain Organic Protein Plant-Based Protein Powder, Vanilla Bean, 1.02 lb scores 0/100 on Tallow — our avoid band. That number comes from what is on the label: the ingredients, how processed it is, and what it is packaged in. Per serving it carries 4g fiber, 21g protein and 1g sugar. It is not a verdict on your diet — Tallow does not weigh calories, portion size or how often you eat it, so a high score means the ingredients are clean, not that the food is unlimited.

What is in Orgain Organic Protein Plant-Based Protein Powder, Vanilla Bean, 1.02 lb?

Orgain Organic Protein Plant-Based Protein Powder, Vanilla Bean, 1.02 lb lists 17 ingredients, starting with Orgain Protein Blend, Pea Protein, Brown Rice Protein, Mung Bean Protein and Chia Seed. Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so the first few make up most of what you are eating.

How many calories are in Orgain Organic Protein Plant-Based Protein Powder, Vanilla Bean, 1.02 lb?

150 kcal per serving, or 326 kcal per 100g. Calories are only part of the picture — Tallow scores Orgain Organic Protein Plant-Based Protein Powder, Vanilla Bean, 1.02 lb on what the ingredients are, not how many calories they carry.

Does Orgain Organic Protein Plant-Based Protein Powder, Vanilla Bean, 1.02 lb contain seed oils?

Yes. Orgain Organic Protein Plant-Based Protein Powder, Vanilla Bean, 1.02 lb lists High Oleic Sunflower Oil in its ingredients.

How processed is Orgain Organic Protein Plant-Based Protein Powder, Vanilla Bean, 1.02 lb?

Orgain Organic Protein Plant-Based Protein Powder, Vanilla Bean, 1.02 lb is NOVA group 4: ultra-processed. That is the top of the scale and the classification the score penalises most heavily.

How does Orgain Organic Protein Plant-Based Protein Powder, Vanilla Bean, 1.02 lb compare to other protein powders?

At 0/100 Orgain Organic Protein Plant-Based Protein Powder, Vanilla Bean, 1.02 lb scores worse than most protein powders we have scored. A higher-scoring option in protein powders is VEGA Pea Protein Powder Chocolate at 100/100.

Is Orgain Organic Protein Plant-Based Protein Powder, Vanilla Bean, 1.02 lb organic?

Yes. Orgain Organic Protein Plant-Based Protein Powder, Vanilla Bean, 1.02 lb carries USDA Organic certification, which is worth +5 points in the score above.

Has Orgain Organic Protein Plant-Based Protein Powder, Vanilla Bean, 1.02 lb been lab tested?

Yes. 4 substances in Orgain Organic Protein Plant-Based Protein Powder, Vanilla Bean, 1.02 lb have a laboratory result on file — see the Contaminants section above for each reading and the limit it was measured against.

Does Orgain Organic Protein Plant-Based Protein Powder, Vanilla Bean, 1.02 lb contain heavy metals?

Yes. A lab detected lead at 15.3 ppb against a 5 ppb limit, arsenic at 17.4 ppb against a 10 ppb limit and cadmium at 22.4 ppb against a 5 ppb limit in Orgain Organic Protein Plant-Based Protein Powder, Vanilla Bean, 1.02 lb. It also tested for mercury and found none above its detection limit. Each reading is in the Contaminants section above.

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