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Orgain Organic Protein + Greens Protein Powder, Vanilla Bean: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Orgain

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Orgain organic protein + greens protein powder, vanilla bean received a Food Integrity Score of 74 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. This powder has a solid protein base and real greens, but it is rebuilt with gums, emulsifiers, and multiple flavor and creamer systems. It reads more like a formulated shake mix than a simple recipe, so it fits best as an occasional choice rather than an everyday staple. Main considerations include multiple gums and thickeners for texture, vague natural flavor listings, and creamer base with emulsifier and refined oil. Simpler options: Choose protein powders with fewer gums and no added flavor systems; pick a plain protein with recognizable greens for a simpler shake.

Food Integrity Score 74/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Moderately processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: Medium

What to watch?

  • Multiple gums and thickeners for texture
  • Vague natural flavor listings
  • Creamer base with emulsifier and refined oil

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose protein powders with fewer gums and no added flavor systems
  • Pick a plain protein with recognizable greens for a simpler shake

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Orgain Organic Protein + Greens Protein Powder, Vanilla Bean
Brand
Orgain
Category
Beverages (source: Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks)
GTIN / UPC
00851770006828
Serving size
49 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 Protein + Greens Protein Powder, Vanilla Bean

Orgain

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Guar gum, xanthan gum, acacia, and sunflower lecithin show up as texture and emulsifier helpers in this blend.

Consider This

Vague natural flavors, a creamer base with rosemary extract and high oleic sunflower oil, and erythritol point to a formulation-engineered powder.

Good Substitutes

Blend plain organic pea or rice protein with ground chia, spinach, and vanilla bean for a simpler homemade-style shake.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

This powder has a solid protein base and real greens, but it is rebuilt with gums, emulsifiers, and multiple flavor and creamer systems. It reads more like a formulated shake mix than a simple recipe, so it fits best as an occasional choice rather than an everyday staple.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Multiple gums and thickeners for texture
  • Vague natural flavor listings
  • Creamer base with emulsifier and refined oil

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • ORGANIC NATURAL FLAVORS — Vague flavor system
  • ORGAIN ORGANIC CREAMER BASE — Emulsifier and refined oil system
  • ORGANIC ERYTHRITOL — Refined sweetener
  • NATURAL FLAVOR — Vague flavor system
  • ORGANIC ACACIA — Gum stabilizer
  • ORGANIC GUAR GUM — Thickening gum

Highest concern ingredients

  • ORGANIC NATURAL FLAVORS (6/10) — Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
  • NATURAL FLAVOR (6/10) — Second broad flavor listing without specifics.
  • ORGAIN ORGANIC CREAMER BASE (6/10) — Emulsifier, refined oil, and dextrin system.

Better choice tips

  • Choose protein powders with fewer gums and no added flavor systems.
  • Pick a plain protein with recognizable greens for a simpler shake.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

ORGAIN ORGANIC PROTEIN BLEND (ORGANIC PEA PROTEIN, ORGANIC BROWN RICE PROTEIN, ORGANIC CHIA SEED), ORGANIC NATURAL FLAVORS, ORGAIN ORGANIC CREAMER BASE (ORGANIC ACACIA, ORGANIC HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL, ORGANIC RICE DEXTRIN, ORGANIC SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, ORGANIC ROSEMARY EXTRACT), ORGANIC ERYTHRITOL, ORGAIN ORGANIC GREENS BLEND (ORGANIC SPINACH, ORGANIC BROCCOLI, ORGANIC KALE), NATURAL FLAVOR, SEA SALT, ORGANIC ACACIA, ORGANIC GUAR GUM, ORGANIC REB A (STEVIA EXTRACT), 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 vague and may hide multiple compounds.

    Additional note

    Broad flavor system with undisclosed components.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor system

  2. ORGAIN ORGANIC CREAMER BASE (ORGANIC ACACIA, ORGANIC HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL, ORGANIC RICE DEXTRIN, ORGANIC SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, ORGANIC ROSEMARY EXTRACT)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernCreamer baseWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Creamer base

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Multiple formulation helpers combine to build texture and stability.

    Additional note

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

    Family watchlist

    Emulsifier and refined oil system

  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

    A second vague flavor entry adds to undisclosed formulation.

    Additional note

    Second broad flavor listing without specifics.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor system

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

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Thickeners are formulation helpers for texture.

    Additional note

    Thickening gum from guar beans.

    Family watchlist

    Thickening gum

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

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Xanthan is a texture helper used for mouthfeel and stability.

    Additional note

    Fermentation-derived thickening gum.

    Family watchlist

    Thickening gum

  2. ORGANIC ACACIAConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernGumWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Gum

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Gums are added mainly for texture and stability.

    Additional note

    Acacia gum used as a stabilizer.

    Family watchlist

    Gum stabilizer

  3. ORGAIN ORGANIC PROTEIN BLEND (ORGANIC PEA PROTEIN, ORGANIC BROWN RICE PROTEIN, ORGANIC CHIA SEED)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernProtein blend

    What this is

    Protein blend

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Isolated proteins are more refined than whole food sources.

    Additional note

    Isolated plant proteins blended with chia seed.

  4. ORGANIC ERYTHRITOLConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Sugar alcohols are refined sweeteners some users prefer to avoid.

    Additional note

    Sugar alcohol sweetener.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener

  5. ORGANIC REB A (STEVIA EXTRACT)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerAdditive

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Purified extracts are more refined than the whole leaf.

    Additional note

    Purified stevia sweetener extract.

  6. ORGAIN ORGANIC GREENS BLEND (ORGANIC SPINACH, ORGANIC BROCCOLI, ORGANIC KALE)Concern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole food

    What this is

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable vegetables with no added concern.

    Additional note

    Organic vegetables in powdered form.

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

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable seasoning with minimal concern.

    Additional note

    Simple mineral seasoning.

Food Integrity is an ingredient-based estimate of formulation and processing, 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

    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.)

    See more for this goal

  • 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 Protein + Greens Protein Powder, Vanilla Bean 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 Protein + Greens Protein Powder, Vanilla Bean shows about 0.98g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Orgain Organic Protein + Greens Protein Powder, Vanilla Bean: 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 base; Good protein per serving (21g); Greens blend adds spinach, broccoli, and kale.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Contains erythritol and stevia sweeteners; Creamer base with sunflower oil and gums; Sodium around 310mg 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.

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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.
Label accuracy and safety information

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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