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Orgain Organic Plant-Based Protein 21g, Sugar 0g, Prebiotic + Fiber 6g Protein Powder, Creamy Chocolate Fudge: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Orgain

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Orgain organic plant-based protein 21g, sugar 0g, prebiotic + fiber 6g protein powder, creamy chocolate fudge received a Food Integrity Score of 69 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This is a cleaner-than-average protein powder built on organic plant proteins, but the creamer base, gums, and flavor systems push it into a more engineered category. It is reasonable as an occasional shake, while the additive-heavy blend suggests it is not a simple whole-food staple. Main considerations include multiple gums (acacia, guar, xanthan) for texture, vague natural flavor systems, and creamer base with lecithin and refined oil. Simpler options: Choose a protein powder with fewer gums and no added flavor systems; look for shorter lists with specific flavor sources instead of vague natural flavor.

Food Integrity Score 69/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Highly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: Medium

What to watch?

  • Multiple gums (acacia, guar, xanthan) for texture
  • Vague natural flavor systems
  • Creamer base with lecithin and refined oil

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose a protein powder with fewer gums and no added flavor systems
  • Look for shorter lists with specific flavor sources instead of vague natural flavor

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Orgain Organic Plant-Based Protein 21g, Sugar 0g, Prebiotic + Fiber 6g Protein Powder, Creamy Chocolate Fudge
Brand
Orgain
Category
Beverages (source: Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks)
GTIN / UPC
00851770003919
Serving size
46 g (2 Scoops)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

Food Integrity results

Organic Plant-Based Protein 21g, Sugar 0g, Prebiotic + Fiber 6g Protein Powder, Creamy Chocolate Fudge

Orgain

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Guar gum, xanthan gum, acacia, and sunflower lecithin are texture and emulsifying helpers doing behind-the-scenes work here.

Consider This

Organic natural flavors, sunflower oil, and rice dextrin add a formulated, engineered feel beyond the protein base.

Good Substitutes

Look for protein powders with short lists like pea or rice protein, cocoa, and a simple sweetener, without gums or emulsifiers.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

This is a cleaner-than-average protein powder built on organic plant proteins, but the creamer base, gums, and flavor systems push it into a more engineered category. It is reasonable as an occasional shake, while the additive-heavy blend suggests it is not a simple whole-food staple.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Multiple gums (acacia, guar, xanthan) for texture
  • Vague natural flavor systems
  • Creamer base with lecithin and refined oil

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Natural Flavor — Vague flavor system
  • Organic Natural Flavors — Vague flavor system
  • Xanthan Gum — Texture gum
  • Organic Guar Gum — Texture gum
  • Organic Acacia — Gum emulsifier
  • Organic Creamer Base — Contains lecithin and refined oil

Highest concern ingredients

  • Organic Natural Flavors (6/10) — Vague flavor system
  • Natural Flavor (6/10) — Vague flavor system
  • Organic Creamer Base (5/10) — Emulsifier, oil, and dextrin blend

Better choice tips

  • Choose a protein powder with fewer gums and no added flavor systems.
  • Look for shorter lists with specific flavor sources instead of vague natural flavor.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

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 ALKALIZED COCOA, ORGANIC ACACIA, ORGANIC NATURAL FLAVORS, SEA SALT, ORGANIC REB A (STEVIA EXTRACT), ORGANIC GUAR GUM, NATURAL FLAVOR, XANTHAN GUM.

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.

  1. Organic Natural FlavorsConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague flavorWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague flavor

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Broad flavor category hides the specific compounds used.

    Additional note

    Vague flavor system; source and makeup not specified.

    Family watchlist

    Vague natural flavor system with undisclosed components.

  2. Natural FlavorConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague flavorWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague flavor

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Broad flavor term; specific sources not disclosed.

    Additional note

    Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.

    Family watchlist

    Vague natural flavor with undisclosed components.

  3. Organic Creamer Base (Organic Acacia, Organic High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Organic Rice Dextrin, Organic Sunflower Lecithin, Organic Rosemary Extract)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernCreamer baseWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Creamer base

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Bundles several formulation helpers into one creamer system.

    Additional note

    Creamer sub-blend with emulsifier, oil, dextrin, and extract.

    Family watchlist

    Contains lecithin and refined oil in a creamer system.

  4. Organic Guar GumConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernGum thickenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Gum thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Gum used mainly for texture and mouthfeel.

    Additional note

    Thickening gum for texture.

    Family watchlist

    Gum used for texture and thickening.

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  1. Xanthan GumConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernGum thickenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Gum thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Texture-building gum used for mouthfeel and stability.

    Additional note

    Fermentation-derived thickening gum.

    Family watchlist

    Gum used for texture and stability.

  2. Organic AcaciaConcern 4/10 — Mild concernGum thickenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Gum thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Gum functioning as a texture and emulsifying helper.

    Additional note

    Acacia gum used as a thickener and emulsifier.

    Family watchlist

    Gum used for texture and emulsification.

  3. Organic REB A (Stevia Extract)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Purified extract; more refined than the leaf itself.

    Additional note

    Purified stevia leaf extract sweetener.

  4. Organic Protein Blend (Organic Pea Protein, Organic Brown Rice Protein, Organic Chia Seed)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernProtein blend

    What this is

    Protein blend

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Isolated plant proteins are refined fractions, though fairly recognizable.

    Additional note

    Plant protein isolates and seed blend; mildly refined protein fractions.

  5. Organic ErythritolConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Refined sugar alcohol sweetener; common but not whole food.

    Additional note

    Sugar alcohol sweetener, refined and common.

  6. Organic Alkalized CocoaConcern 1/10 — Very low concernCocoa

    What this is

    Cocoa

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Alkalizing is a mild, category-normal processing step for cocoa.

    Additional note

    Cocoa processed with alkali; mild processing.

  7. Sea SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable and basic.

    Additional note

    Simple mineral seasoning.

This Food Integrity score estimates how simple and recognizable an ingredient profile appears. It is not a medical safety rating. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

How this product may fit different goals

The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.

  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Heart-friendly fat ingredients (Mentions "chia". See ingredients for details.)

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "pea protein". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "pea protein". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Vegetarian

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "pea protein". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Vegan

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Vegan, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "pea protein". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Plant-Based

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "pea protein". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis

What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates

The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.

Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter

Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.

Who may prioritize Food Integrity

Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.

How Food Integrity differs from Longevity

Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.

Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too

The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.

Common questions about this product

Is Orgain Organic Plant-Based Protein 21g, Sugar 0g, Prebiotic + Fiber 6g Protein Powder, Creamy Chocolate Fudge highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Orgain Organic Plant-Based Protein 21g, Sugar 0g, Prebiotic + Fiber 6g Protein Powder, Creamy Chocolate Fudge shows about 1.98g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Orgain Organic Plant-Based Protein 21g, Sugar 0g, Prebiotic + Fiber 6g Protein Powder, Creamy Chocolate Fudge: 0g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include erythritol, stevia extract (reb A). Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Organic pea, brown rice, and chia protein sources; 21g protein per serving; 0g sugar and low saturated fat.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Sweetened with erythritol and stevia extract; Contains gums and natural flavors; Sunflower oil in creamer base.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same beverages differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

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Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
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Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

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