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Orgain Organic Plant-Based Protein 21g, Sugar 1g, Prebiotic + Fiber 5g Protein Powder, Peanut Butter: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Orgain

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Orgain organic plant-based protein 21g, sugar 1g, prebiotic + fiber 5g protein powder, peanut butter received a Food Integrity Score of 63 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. The protein base is recognizable, and the label is more transparent than many powders, but the ingredient list is crowded with texture helpers, flavor systems, and a creamer base. Think of this as an occasional protein shake rather than an everyday staple, especially if you prefer simpler ingredient lists. Main considerations include multiple gums and a creamer base add formulation work, two vague natural flavor entries, and refined sweetener systems. Simpler options: Choose a protein powder with fewer gums and named flavor sources; look for simpler protein blends without creamer bases or extra sweetener systems.

Food Integrity Score 63/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Moderately processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: Medium

What to watch?

  • Multiple gums and a creamer base add formulation work
  • Two vague natural flavor entries
  • Refined sweetener systems

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose a protein powder with fewer gums and named flavor sources
  • Look for simpler protein blends without creamer bases or extra sweetener systems

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Orgain Organic Plant-Based Protein 21g, Sugar 1g, Prebiotic + Fiber 5g Protein Powder, Peanut Butter
Brand
Orgain
Category
Beverages (source: Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks)
GTIN / UPC
00851770006620
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 1g, Prebiotic + Fiber 5g Protein Powder, Peanut Butter

Orgain

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Guar gum, xanthan gum, and an organic creamer base with high oleic sunflower oil and sunflower lecithin add real formulation work here.

Consider This

Multiple natural flavors, organic erythritol, and stevia extract point to a sweetened, flavor-tuned protein powder rather than a simple recipe.

Good Substitutes

Plain unflavored pea or brown rice protein blended with peanut flour and a little chia keeps the formulation closer to basic kitchen ingredients.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

The protein base is recognizable, and the label is more transparent than many powders, but the ingredient list is crowded with texture helpers, flavor systems, and a creamer base. Think of this as an occasional protein shake rather than an everyday staple, especially if you prefer simpler ingredient lists.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Multiple gums and a creamer base add formulation work
  • Two vague natural flavor entries
  • Refined sweetener systems

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • NATURAL FLAVOR — Vague flavor system
  • ORGANIC NATURAL FLAVORS — Vague flavor system
  • ORGANIC GUAR GUM — Texture-engineering gum
  • XANTHAN GUM — Texture-engineering gum
  • ORGANIC ERYTHRITOL — Refined sweetener

Highest concern ingredients

  • NATURAL FLAVOR (6/10) — Vague flavor system with undisclosed components
  • ORGANIC NATURAL FLAVORS (6/10) — Broad flavor category
  • XANTHAN GUM (6/10) — Texture-engineering gum

Better choice tips

  • Choose a protein powder with fewer gums and named flavor sources.
  • Look for simpler protein blends without creamer bases or extra sweetener systems.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

ORGAIN ORGANIC PROTEIN BLEND (ORGANIC PEA PROTEIN, ORGANIC BROWN RICE PROTEIN, ORGANIC CHIA SEED), ORGANIC DEFATTED PEANUT FLOUR, ORGAIN ORGANIC CREAMER BASE (ORGANIC ACACIA, ORGANIC HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL, ORGANIC RICE DEXTRIN, ORGANIC SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, ORGANIC ROSEMARY EXTRACT), ORGANIC ERYTHRITOL, ORGANIC NATURAL FLAVORS, ORGANIC ACACIA, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, 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 ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Natural flavors are a broad category, so exact sources are unclear.

    Additional note

    Broad flavor category with undisclosed components.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor system.

  2. ORGANIC GUAR GUMConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Gums are used mainly for texture and mouthfeel.

    Additional note

    Thickener and stabilizer from guar beans.

    Family watchlist

    Texture-engineering gum.

  3. NATURAL FLAVORConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Undisclosed flavor components make the exact makeup unclear.

    Additional note

    Unspecified natural flavor system, not labeled organic.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor system.

  4. XANTHAN GUMConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Xanthan is a texture helper common in formulated products.

    Additional note

    Fermentation-derived thickener and stabilizer.

    Family watchlist

    Texture-engineering gum.

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  1. ORGAIN 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

    What this is

    Creamer base

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Bundles emulsifier, oil, and carrier systems into one formulated base.

    Additional note

    Creamer system with oil, dextrin, lecithin, and extract.

    Family watchlist

    Contains emulsifier and refined-oil components.

  2. ORGAIN 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 rather than whole foods.

    Additional note

    Organic protein isolates and chia blended into a powder base.

  3. ORGANIC ERYTHRITOLConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Sugar alcohol sweeteners are refined and not whole-food ingredients.

    Additional note

    Sugar alcohol sweetener produced by fermentation and purification.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener used to replace sugar.

  4. POTASSIUM CHLORIDEConcern 3/10 — Mild concernMineral saltAdditive

    What this is

    Mineral salt

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Added as a functional salt substitute rather than a whole food.

    Additional note

    Mineral salt used as a sodium substitute or mineral source.

  5. ORGANIC REB A (STEVIA EXTRACT)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Purified extract is a refined sweetener, though plant-derived.

    Additional note

    Purified extract from stevia leaves used as a sweetener.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener extract.

  6. ORGANIC DEFATTED PEANUT FLOURConcern 2/10 — Very low concernPeanut flour

    What this is

    Peanut flour

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Defatting is a mild refinement of a recognizable whole food.

    Additional note

    Peanuts with much of the oil removed, then milled.

  7. ORGANIC ACACIAConcern 2/10 — Very low concernGumAdditive

    What this is

    Gum

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Gums are functional helpers that improve texture and stability.

    Additional note

    Acacia gum used as an emulsifier and stabilizer.

  8. SEA SALTConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable and minimally processed.

    Additional note

    Basic salt for seasoning.

This Food Integrity score reflects ingredient-list formulation and 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

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Added-sodium ingredients (Mentions "salt", "sea salt". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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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

  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

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  • 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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  • Athletic Fueling

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

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

    A supportive signal: Carb fueling ingredients (Mentions "rice". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Workout Recovery

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, 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

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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 1g, Prebiotic + Fiber 5g Protein Powder, Peanut Butter highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Moderately 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 1g, Prebiotic + Fiber 5g Protein Powder, Peanut Butter shows about 1.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Orgain Organic Plant-Based Protein 21g, Sugar 1g, Prebiotic + Fiber 5g Protein Powder, Peanut Butter: 0g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include erythritol, stevia (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 blend; High protein at 21g per serving; Low sugar at 1g per serving.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Sugar alcohol (erythritol) and stevia sweeteners; Multiple gums and emulsifiers in the formula; Sodium near 390mg per serving.

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.

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.
Label accuracy and safety information

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