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Orgain Organic Plant-Based Protein 21g, Sugar 1g, Prebiotic + Fiber 6g Protein Powder, Chocolate Coconut: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Orgain

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Orgain organic plant-based protein 21g, sugar 1g, prebiotic + fiber 6g protein powder, chocolate coconut received a Food Integrity Score of 62 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. The protein blend itself is fairly clean, but the creamer base and gum system push this into a more engineered formula. Use it occasionally rather than as a daily staple, since the flavor and texture helpers do most of the heavy lifting. Main considerations include multiple gums (acacia, guar, xanthan) used for texture, refined sunflower oil and creamer base, and vague natural flavor inputs. Simpler options: Choose a protein powder with plain protein sources and no added gums; look for unsweetened cocoa and a simple sweetener without a creamer base.

Food Integrity Score 62/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Highly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: Medium

What to watch?

  • Multiple gums (acacia, guar, xanthan) used for texture
  • Refined sunflower oil and creamer base
  • Vague natural flavor inputs

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose a protein powder with plain protein sources and no added gums
  • Look for unsweetened cocoa and a simple sweetener without a creamer base

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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 6g Protein Powder, Chocolate Coconut
Brand
Orgain
Category
Beverages (source: Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks)
GTIN / UPC
00851770007559
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 6g Protein Powder, Chocolate Coconut

Orgain

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Organic acacia, guar gum, and xanthan gum signal texture helpers, while natural flavors add a vague flavor layer.

Consider This

Creamer base with high oleic sunflower oil, sunflower lecithin, and rice dextrin reads like a rebuilt, formulated powder.

Good Substitutes

Unsweetened cocoa with plain pea or brown rice protein and a simple sweetener keeps the core profile without the gums.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

The protein blend itself is fairly clean, but the creamer base and gum system push this into a more engineered formula. Use it occasionally rather than as a daily staple, since the flavor and texture helpers do most of the heavy lifting.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Multiple gums (acacia, guar, xanthan) used for texture
  • Refined sunflower oil and creamer base
  • Vague natural flavor inputs

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Organic Acacia — Functional gum used for texture and emulsion.
  • Organic High Oleic Sunflower Oil — Refined seed oil in a creamer base.
  • Organic Sunflower Lecithin — Emulsifier used for blending stability.
  • Organic Rosemary Extract — Antioxidant preservative in an oil-containing base.
  • Organic Natural Flavors — Vague flavor system with undisclosed inputs.
  • Organic Guar Gum — Texture gum in a powder formula.

Highest concern ingredients

  • Natural Flavor (6/10) — Vague flavor term with undisclosed components.
  • Organic Natural Flavors (6/10) — Broad flavor system with undisclosed inputs.
  • Xanthan Gum (6/10) — Texture gum used for stabilization.

Better choice tips

  • Choose a protein powder with plain protein sources and no added gums.
  • Look for unsweetened cocoa and a simple sweetener without a creamer base.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

ORGAIN ORGANIC PROTEIN BLEND (ORGANIC PEA PROTEIN, ORGANIC BROWN RICE PROTEIN, ORGANIC CHIA SEED), ORGAIN ORGANIC CREAMER BASETM (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 ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Unknown / not listed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Natural flavors can hide many components behind one label term.

    Additional note

    Broad flavor system with undisclosed components.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor system with undisclosed inputs.

  2. Organic Guar GumConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Guar gum is a texture helper rather than a core food ingredient.

    Additional note

    Gum thickener used for texture.

    Family watchlist

    Texture gum in a powder formula.

  3. Natural FlavorConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Unknown / not listed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Natural flavor is a vague label term that hides specific inputs.

    Additional note

    Broad flavor term with undisclosed components.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor term with undisclosed inputs.

  4. Xanthan GumConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Xanthan gum is a texture helper that adds body and stability.

    Additional note

    Fermentation-derived gum used as a thickener.

    Family watchlist

    Texture gum used for stabilization.

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  1. Organic AcaciaConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Acacia gum is a functional gum that aids texture and emulsification.

    Additional note

    Gum fiber used as a thickener and emulsifier.

    Family watchlist

    Functional gum used for texture and emulsion.

  2. Organic High Oleic Sunflower OilConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined seed oils are often flagged for users avoiding industrial oils.

    Additional note

    Refined oil used for creaminess in the creamer base.

    Family watchlist

    Refined seed oil in a creamer base.

  3. Organic Sunflower LecithinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Emulsifier

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Lecithin is an emulsifier that supports formulation stability.

    Additional note

    Emulsifier used to keep the creamer base blended.

    Family watchlist

    Emulsifier used for blending stability.

  4. Organic AcaciaConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Acacia gum is a functional gum that aids texture and emulsification.

    Additional note

    Repeated gum fiber used as a thickener and emulsifier.

    Family watchlist

    Functional gum used for texture and emulsion.

  5. Organic Rice DextrinConcern 4/10 — Mild concernStarch derivative

    What this is

    Starch derivative

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Dextrin is a refined starch fraction used for body and mouthfeel.

    Additional note

    Starch-derived fiber used as a bulking and texture agent.

  6. Organic Rosemary ExtractConcern 4/10 — Mild concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Preservative

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Rosemary extract is a shelf-life helper in fat-containing products.

    Additional note

    Plant extract used as an antioxidant to slow fat oxidation.

    Family watchlist

    Antioxidant preservative in an oil-containing base.

  7. 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 extracts are refined compared with the whole leaf.

    Additional note

    Purified stevia leaf extract sweetener.

  8. Organic Pea ProteinConcern 3/10 — Mild concernPlant protein

    What this is

    Plant protein

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Protein isolates are more refined than whole legumes.

    Additional note

    Isolated plant protein; common and recognizable.

  9. Organic Brown Rice ProteinConcern 3/10 — Mild concernPlant protein

    What this is

    Plant protein

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Concentrated protein is more refined than whole grain.

    Additional note

    Concentrated rice protein; common and recognizable.

  10. Organic ErythritolConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Sugar alcohols are refined sweeteners used to replace sugar.

    Additional note

    Sugar alcohol sweetener.

  11. Organic Alkalized CocoaConcern 2/10 — Very low concernProcessed cocoa

    What this is

    Processed cocoa

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Alkalizing is mild processing beyond plain cocoa.

    Additional note

    Cocoa processed with alkali for flavor and color.

  12. Organic Chia SeedConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole seed

    What this is

    Whole seed

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable whole food with no added concern.

    Additional note

    Whole seed; recognizable food.

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

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable seasoning with no added concern.

    Additional note

    Simple mineral seasoning.

This Food Integrity score estimates how close the ingredient profile appears to simple, recognizable foods. It is not a medical or 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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  • 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

  • Strength & Protein Focus

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, 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 6g Protein Powder, Chocolate Coconut 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 1g, Prebiotic + Fiber 6g Protein Powder, Chocolate Coconut 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 1g, Prebiotic + Fiber 6g Protein Powder, Chocolate Coconut: 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 blend; Zero sugar per serving and low added sugar; Good protein density at 21g per serving.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Contains erythritol and stevia sweeteners; Creamer base and gums add processing; Sunflower oil and natural flavors present.

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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