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Optimum Nutrition ingredients: is Optimum Nutrition healthy?

Every one of the 2 current Optimum Nutrition labels lists at least one of the nine additive groups we track; the group listed most often is artificial sweeteners (2 labels). Their average clean score is 47 out of 100. That makes this a label comparison, not a nutrition rating: sugar, sodium and portion size are separate questions, so compare the exact product you buy.

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2of 2 products recorded
Average clean score
47out of 100, current labels only
No seed oils
1current labels listing none
No artificial dyes
1current labels listing none

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Questions about Optimum Nutrition

Is Optimum Nutrition healthy?

Every one of the 2 current Optimum Nutrition labels lists at least one of the nine additive groups we track; the group listed most often is artificial sweeteners (2 labels). Their average clean score is 47 out of 100. That makes this a label comparison, not a nutrition rating: sugar, sodium and portion size are separate questions, so compare the exact product you buy.

Does Optimum Nutrition use seed oils?

Some do. 1 current label list seed oils such as canola, soybean or sunflower oil: Coffee Flavored Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder Drink Mix. 1 current labels list none.

Does Optimum Nutrition use artificial dyes like Red 40?

Some do. 1 current label list artificial dyes: Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder Drink Mix, Fruity Cereal. 1 current labels list none.

Is Optimum Nutrition organic?

We have not verified an organic claim on any current Optimum Nutrition product. That does not mean none exists; look for the USDA Organic seal on the exact package.

CleanFoodScore reads ingredient labels. It is not a nutrition, allergy or medical assessment, and it is not affiliated with Optimum Nutrition.