Meat & protein · Product label guide
Protein powders: compare ingredients, then choose.
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Compare dairy, plant and other protein sources by serving weight, protein, flavor and complete recipe. Check what any testing claim covers.
The short answer
Our picks for protein powders
WinnersZ Natural Foods Organic Grass-Fed Whey Protein Concentrate, Truvani Organic Unflavored and Unsweetened Plant Based Protein Powder, and Z Natural Foods Organic Grass-Fed Vanilla Whey Protein, Whey Concentrate each score 100/100. They tie, so choose on the exact flavor or format you want.
Runners-upGarden of Life Vanilla Organic Whey Protein (85), Garden of Life Organic Protein Shake, Chocolate (85), and Naked Nutrition Naked Whey, Unflavored (75).
Clear noMuscle Milk Whey Protein Powder, Chocolate (lists seed oils, artificial sweeteners and carrageenan), Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder Drink Mix, Fruity Cereal (lists artificial dyes and artificial sweeteners), Optimum Nutrition Coffee Flavored Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder Drink Mix (lists seed oils and artificial sweeteners), plus 14 more with a listed group. We also can’t vouch for the 60 products without a verified current label; treat them as “not yet”.
Ranked from 66 of 126 products with current labels. Every product is in the table below; a score reflects labels and claims, not nutrition, allergies or safety.
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“No …” columns: None found on the label · Listed on the label · Unknown. Diet fit: Fits · Doesn’t fit · Unknown (rules; not medical advice). Claims: verified · not established. Default: most check marks first; not a health score.
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| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Buy on Amazon ↗Product details → | No current price | 5 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Pea Protein, Organic Pumpkin Seed, Organic Chia Seed Protein. Label checked 2026-10-19 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-19 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Unflavored and Unsweetened Plant Based Protein Powder”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-19 | |||||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | No current price | 6 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Grass Fed Whey Protein Concentrate, Organic Coconut Milk Powder (Organic Coconut Milk, Organic Tapioca Maltodextrin, Organic Acacia Fiber), Organic Bourbon Vanilla Flavor, Organic Stevia Extract (Debittered) . Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic · Grass-fed The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Grass-Fed Vanilla Whey Protein | Whey Concentrate”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | |||||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | No current price | 6 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Whey Protein Concentrate. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic · Grass-fed The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Grass-Fed Whey Protein Concentrate”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | |||||||||||
| 85 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Product details → | No current price | 5 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients RAW ORGANIC PROTEIN BLEND: ORGANIC PEA PROTEIN, ORGANIC SPROUTED BROWN RICE PROTEIN, ORGANIC AMARANTH SPROUT, ORGANIC BUCKWHEAT SPROUT, ORGANIC MILLET SPROUT, ORGANIC CRACKED WALL CHLORELLA, ORGANIC QUINOA SPROUT, ORGANIC CHIA SEED SPROUT, ORGANIC GARBANZO BEAN SPROUT, ORGANIC LENTIL SPROUT, ORGANIC ADZUKI BEAN SPROUT, ORGANIC FLAX SEED SPROUT, ORGANIC SUNFLOWER SEED SPROUT, ORGANIC PUMPKIN SEED SPROUT, ORGANIC SESAME SEED SPROUT, ORGANIC FLAVOR BLEND: ORGANIC CHOCOLATE FLAVOR WITH OTHER NATURAL FLAVORS, ORGANIC COCOA, ORGANIC ERYTHRITOL, ORGANIC GUAR GUM, SEA SALT, ORGANIC STEVIA LEAF EXTRACT, RAW PROBIOTIC & ENZYME BLEND: LIPASE, PROTEASE, ASPERGILLOPEPSIN, BETA-GLUCANASE, CELLULASE, BROMELAIN, PHYTASE, LACTASE, PAPAIN, PEPTIDASE, PECTINASE, HEMICELLULASE, XYLANASE, BACILLUS SUBTILIS DE111 (250 MILLION CFU AT TIME OF EXPIRATION). Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2626612 · data date 2023-08-31 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 | |||||||||||
| 85 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Product details → | No current price | 5 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients ORGANIC WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, ORGANIC TAPIOCA FIBER (IMO), ORGANIC VANILLA FLAVOR, ORGANIC GUM ACACIA, ORGANIC ERYTHRITOL, SEA SALT, ORGANIC STEVIA EXTRACT (LEAF), 2 BILLION CFU BIFIDOBACTERIUM LACTIS BL-04. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2270848 · data date 2022-05-23 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 | |||||||||||
| 78 / 1008 of 9 groups clear · organic | Product details → | No current price | 4 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients ORGAIN ORGANIC PROTEIN BLEND (ORGANIC PEA PROTEIN, ORGANIC BROWN RICE PROTEIN, ORGANIC CHIA SEED), ORGAIN ORGANIC CREAMER BASE (ORGANIC ACACIA, ORGANIC HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL, ORGANIC RICE DEXTRIN, ORGANIC SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, ORGANIC ROSEMARY EXTRACT), ORGANIC ERYTHRITOL, ORGANIC NATURAL PUMPKIN SPICE FLAVOR WITH OTHER NATURAL FLAVORS, ORGANIC NATURAL FLAVORS WITH OTHER NATURAL FLAVORS, ORGANIC ACACIA, ORGANIC REB A (STEVIA EXTRACT), SEA SALT, ORGANIC GUAR GUM, NATURAL FLAVOR, XANTHAN GUM. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2640585 · data date 2023-09-14 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 | |||||||||||
| 75 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | No current price | 5 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Grass-Fed Non-Denatured Whey Protein, Organic Coconut Milk (with Tapioca Starch), Grass-Fed Collagen, Organic Pea Protein, Organic Cinnamon, Organic Vanilla Extract (with Tapioca Starch), Organic Chia Seed Protein, Sea Salt, Organic Cardamom, Organic Clove, Organic Ginger, Organic Nutmeg, Organic Stevia Leaf Extract, Organic Star Anise, Vanilla Bean, Organic White Pepper, Organic Black Pepper, Organic Monk Fruit Extract Label checked 2026-10-04 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-04 | |||||||||||
| 75 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | No current price | 5 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Whey Protein Isolate, Defatted Peanut Flour, Alkalized Cocoa Powder, Sea Salt, Fermented Reb-M (from stevia leaves) and Sunflower Lecithin (to aid solubility) Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-05 Producer claims Grass-fed The exact source catalog title states: “Chocolate Peanut Butter Grass-Fed Whey Isolate Protein Powder | Naked Whey Isolate - 2LB”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-05 | |||||||||||
| 75 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Buy on Amazon ↗Product details → | $2.37observed 2026-10-05 | 5 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Grass-fed whey protein concentrate Label checked 2026-10-04 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Grass-fed whey The manufacturer lists grass-fed whey protein concentrate. The price observation is for the 1 lb unflavored container, one-time purchase, excluding shipping and tax. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-05 Brand price source ↗ · observed 2026-10-05. Before tax and shipping; not a live quote. | |||||||||||
| 75 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Buy on Amazon ↗Product details → | No current price | 5 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Grass-fed whey concentrate, sunflower lecithin Label checked 2026-10-04 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Milk from grass-fed cows The producer describes milk from grass-fed cows. Current pack choices differ, so we have not normalized a price per ounce for this record. Confirm the unflavored variant and pack size before buying. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-05 | |||||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Product details → | No current price | 4 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients PEA PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, COCOA POWDER PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF MALTODEXTRIN, BROCCOLI POWDER, KALE POWDER, SPINACH POWDER, DEXTROSE, RICE PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, STEVIA EXTRACT, SILICON DIOXIDE, SALT, GUM ARABIC, NATURAL FLAVORS, MONK FRUIT EXTRACT, QUINOA POWDER, DRIED BLUEBERRY, CORN STARCH, ENZYME MODIFIED COCOA BUTTER, BACILLUS SUBTILIS DE111 (CONTAINS RICE DEXTRIN), SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH. Label checked 2026-10-18 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2637073 · data date 2023-09-14 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | |||||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Product details → | No current price | 4 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients PEA PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, COCOA POWDER PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, PEA STARCH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF MALTODEXTRIN, DEXTROSE, COCOA POWDER, BROWN RICE PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SPINACH POWDER, GUM ARABIC, STEVIA EXTRACT, SILICON DIOXIDE, MONK FRUIT EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVORS, XANTHAN GUM, KALE POWDER, BROCCOLI POWDER, ENZYME MODIFIED COCOA BUTTER, BACILLUS SUBTILIS (CONTAINS RICE DEXTRIN), SUNFLOWER LECITHIN. Label checked 2026-10-18 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2272320 · data date 2022-05-23 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | |||||||||||
| 63 / 1008 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Product details → | No current price | 3 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients PEA PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, PEA STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL, GUM ARABIC, BROWN RICE PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SPINACH POWDER, STEVIA EXTRACT, MONK FRUIT EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM, NATURAL FLAVORS, KALE POWDER, BROCCOLI POWDER, SILICON DIOXIDE, BACILLUS SUBTILIS DE111 (CONTAINS RICE DEXTRIN). Label checked 2026-10-18 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2638550 · data date 2023-09-14 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | |||||||||||
| 63 / 1008 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | No current price | 3 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients ORGAIN ORGANIC PROTEIN BLEND (ORGANIC PEA PROTEIN, ORGANIC BROWN RICE PROTEIN, ORGANIC CHIA SEED), ORGANIC CREAMER BASE (ORGANIC ACACIA GUM, ORGANIC HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL, ORGANIC INULIN, ORGANIC RICE DEXTRINS, ORGANIC RICE BRAN EXTRACT, ORGANIC ROSEMARY EXTRACT), ORGANIC ERYTHRITOL, ORGANIC NATURAL FLAVORS, SEA SALT, ORGANIC GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM, ORGANIC ACACIA GUM, ORGANIC SLIM BLEND (ORGANIC MORINGA LEAF EXTRACT [FOOD-BASED CHROMIUM], ORGANIC GREEN TEA, ORGANIC CINNAMON, ORGANIC MATCHA TEA), ORGANIC STEVIA, NATURAL FLAVOR, PROBIOTIC (BACILUS SUBTILIS) Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2488913 · data date 2023-02-16 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | |||||||||||
| 63 / 1008 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Product details → | No current price | 3 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients PLANT PROTEIN BLEND (PEA PROTEIN, RICE PROTEIN), NATURAL FLAVORS. LESS THAN 2% OF: GUM BLEND (GUAR GUM, GUM ACACIA, XANTHAN GUM), SALT, SUCRALOSE Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2608029 · data date 2023-07-13 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | |||||||||||
| 63 / 1008 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Product details → | No current price | 3 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients PLANT PROTEIN BLEND (PEA PROTEIN, RICE PROTEIN), COCOA POWDER (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI). LESS THAN 2% OF: NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, GUM BLEND (GUAR GUM, GUM ACACIA, XANTHAN GUM), SALT, SUCRALOSE. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2612565 · data date 2023-07-13 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | |||||||||||
| 60 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | No current price | 4 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Whey Protein Isolate Blend (Native Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Isolate), Whey Protein Concentrate, Natural Flavors, Cocoa (Processed with Alkali), Sunflower and/or Soy Lecithin, Stevia Leaf Extract, Sea Salt. Label checked 2026-10-17 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | |||||||||||
| 60 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | No current price | 4 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Whey Protein Isolate Blend (Native Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Isolate), Whey Protein Concentrate, Natural Flavors, Cocoa (Processed with Alkali), Sunflower and/or Soy Lecithin, Stevia Leaf Extract, Sea Salt. Label checked 2026-10-17 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | |||||||||||
| 60 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | No current price | 4 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Whey Protein Isolate Blend (Native Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Isolate), Whey Protein Concentrate, Natural Flavors, Cocoa (Processed with Alkali), Sunflower and/or Soy Lecithin, Stevia Leaf Extract, Sea Salt. Label checked 2026-10-17 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | |||||||||||
| 60 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | No current price | 4 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Whey Protein Isolate Blend (Native Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Isolate), Whey Protein Concentrate, Natural Flavors, Lecithin, Stevia Leaf Extract, Sea Salt. Label checked 2026-10-17 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | |||||||||||
How the clean score works
No setup needed, and strict: a full 100 needs every additive group clear and a verified organic claim (animal foods also need a verified grass-fed or pasture-raised claim; wild seafood and salt, which have no USDA organic standard, are scored without the organic points, and plant-based milks, cheeses and proteins without the feeding claim). Points: the nine additive groups (seed oils, artificial dyes, MSG, artificial sweeteners, carrageenan, artificial preservatives, hydrogenated oils, corn syrups, banned-abroad additives) share 60 points equally — not found earns a group’s full share, “may contain” earns half, listed earns 0; a verified organic claim is worth 25; a verified grass-fed or pasture-raised claim is worth 15 and counts only for animal foods. No claim, or an expired or unverified claim, earns nothing, so products without those claims cannot reach 100. Unverified or expired ingredient labels receive no score. Equal scores are equal. Ties are ordered by brand. Unknown and stale evidence never passes “Only show matches.” Producer claims and prices do not affect this score. This is not a nutrition, allergy, or safety rating.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buying links do not influence ingredient results. “Buy on Amazon” opens a reviewed product listing; “Find where to buy” opens the maker’s page. Confirm the package, seller, stock, and current price before checkout. Price observations expire after 30 days.
Sources reviewed October 5, 2026
Compare the available evidence.
Brand or provider
Orgain
- Source statement
- The linked plant-based protein listing identifies USDA Organic certification
- What to check
- Match Creamy Chocolate Fudge and the selected size. Read its current ingredient panel; organic does not mean free of oils or sweeteners.
Brand or provider
Garden of Life
- Source statement
- The linked Raw Organic unflavored listing identifies USDA Organic certification
- What to check
- Compare the unflavored version with unflavored alternatives. Inspect the label for its protein blend and other included ingredients.
These are manufacturer or provider statements, not independent testing by CleanFoodScore. These source links are for researching provider statements. Use the Amazon links on product cards for grocery purchases; confirm the exact formula and availability before buying.
The full guide · Meat & protein
Choosing protein powders: what to check before you buy
Choose the protein source first, then compare grams of protein for the stated scoop weight. Whey, pea, rice and blended powders use different recipes; each flavor can have its own sweeteners, gums and other additions.
Confirm what any testing certification covers and whether a report matches the product or batch you are buying. An ingredient score does not establish heavy-metal levels, banned-substance testing or suitability for a particular diet.
What the labels on this shelf show
We track 126 products from 25 brands on the protein powders shelf. 66 have a complete, current ingredient label on record (52%), which is what lets us score them. The other 60 stay unscored until the maker publishes a full label; a missing label is “not yet”, never a pass.
Of the 66 scored labels, 49 (74%) list none of the nine additive groups we check. The group that appears most is artificial sweeteners, listed on 14 labels, followed by seed oils on 6. 6 scored products carry a verified organic claim, which adds points. Scores here run from 40 to 100, and the typical label lists 6 ingredients.
What to compare
- Protein source
- Choose the protein base and review its allergen information.
- Protein per serving
- Compare grams of protein against scoop weight and servings per bag.
- Exact flavor recipe
- Check sweeteners and thickeners even in products called unflavored.
- Testing scope
- Check which substances a certification or report tests and which product or batch it covers.
The best picks, in detail
These are the highest-scoring protein powders products on current labels. Always match the exact flavor and package before you buy.
Z Natural Foods Organic Grass-Fed Whey Protein Concentrate 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim, a verified grass-fed or pasture-raised claim. Label: “Organic Whey Protein Concentrate.”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourceTruvani Organic Unflavored and Unsweetened Plant Based Protein Powder 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Organic Pea Protein, Organic Pumpkin Seed, Organic Chia Seed Protein.”
Buy on Amazon ↗Maker’s label sourceZ Natural Foods Organic Grass-Fed Vanilla Whey Protein, Whey Concentrate 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim, a verified grass-fed or pasture-raised claim. Label: “Organic Grass Fed Whey Protein Concentrate, Organic Coconut Milk Powder (Organic Coconut Milk, Organic Tapioca Maltodextrin, Organic Acacia Fiber), Organic Bourbon Vanilla Flavor, Organic Stevia Extract (Debittered) .”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourceGarden of Life Vanilla Organic Whey Protein 85/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “ORGANIC WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, ORGANIC TAPIOCA FIBER (IMO), ORGANIC VANILLA FLAVOR, ORGANIC GUM ACACIA, ORGANIC ERYTHRITOL, SEA SALT, ORGANIC STEVIA EXTRACT (LEAF), 2 BILLION CFU BIFIDOBACTERIUM LACTIS BL-04.”
Maker’s label sourceGarden of Life Organic Protein Shake, Chocolate 85/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “RAW ORGANIC PROTEIN BLEND: ORGANIC PEA PROTEIN, ORGANIC SPROUTED BROWN RICE PROTEIN, ORGANIC AMARANTH SPROUT, ORGANIC BUCKWHEAT SPROUT, ORGANIC MILLET SPROUT, ORGANIC CRACKED WALL CHLORELLA, ORGANIC QUINOA SPROUT, ORGANIC CHIA SEED SPROUT, ORGANIC GARBANZO…”
Maker’s label sourceNaked Nutrition Naked Whey, Unflavored 75/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, no verified organic claim, a verified grass-fed or pasture-raised claim. Label: “Grass-fed whey protein concentrate”
Buy on Amazon ↗Maker’s label source
What to skip, and why
These scored products list at least one group on their current label. That is the clearest reason to pass if you are avoiding those ingredients.
- Muscle Milk Whey Protein Powder, Chocolate lists seed oils, artificial sweeteners and carrageenan (40/100)
- Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder Drink Mix, Fruity Cereal lists artificial dyes and artificial sweeteners (47/100)
- Optimum Nutrition Coffee Flavored Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder Drink Mix lists seed oils and artificial sweeteners (47/100)
The 60 products without a verified label are a separate “not yet”: we have no recorded ingredient list to check, so we cannot say they are clean or flagged.
What to verify on the label
Match unflavored protein with unflavored protein; flavored formulas can add ingredients. Check concentrate versus isolate and the exact container size. One-time and subscription prices differ. Confirm your selection before checkout.
Organic is not an additive verdict
Confirm the certification for the exact powder. Then check oils, gums, flavorings, and sweeteners independently in its ingredient list. The same brand can offer formulas with different ingredients and certification status.
Orgain: product certifications and testingMake a fair flavor comparison
The sources above deliberately name their variants. Orgain’s linked formula is chocolate; Garden of Life’s is unflavored. They are research starting points, not a like-for-like taste or nutrition ranking. Choose matching flavors before comparing a basket.
Check the formula you have in hand
These formulas are not yet ingredient-verified records in our saved product library. Review the complete current ingredient statement on the linked manufacturer page. A product’s certification information alone does not create a clean result.
Your preferences, explained
The clean score is strict and needs no setup: nine additive groups not found in a current ingredient statement, plus a verified organic claim (and a grass-fed or pasture-raised claim for animal foods), are needed for 100; a possible match earns half and a missing claim earns nothing. Missing or expired evidence stays unknown. It does not assess nutrition, allergies, contaminants, or safety.
References
- NSF Certified for Sport NSF
- Informed Sport batch-tested supplements LGC
- Aspartame and other sweeteners in food U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Protein Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
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