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Orgain Organic Protein Powder, Peanut Butter Cup: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Orgain

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Orgain organic protein powder, peanut butter cup received a Food Integrity Score of 62 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. This is a plant-based protein powder with recognizable whole-food protein sources, but the list relies on several gums, emulsifiers, and flavor helpers to hold texture and taste. It reads as a useful occasional option rather than a daily staple if you prefer minimal formulations. The protein and fiber numbers are solid, but the additive and flavor layering is what pulls the integrity score down. Main considerations include multiple gums and thickeners (acacia, guar, xanthan), vague natural flavor systems, and emulsifier and oil creamer sub-blend. Simpler options: Choose a protein powder with fewer gums and a shorter flavor list; pair unflavored protein with cocoa and a simple sweetener at home.

Food Integrity Score 62/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Moderately processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: Medium

What to watch?

  • Multiple gums and thickeners (acacia, guar, xanthan)
  • Vague natural flavor systems
  • Emulsifier and oil creamer sub-blend

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose a protein powder with fewer gums and a shorter flavor list
  • Pair unflavored protein with cocoa and a simple sweetener at home

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Orgain Organic Protein Powder, Peanut Butter Cup
Brand
Orgain
Category
Beverages (source: Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks)
GTIN / UPC
00851770008662
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 Protein Powder, Peanut Butter Cup

Orgain

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Acacia, sunflower lecithin, guar gum, and xanthan gum add texture and stability helpers you won't find in a home kitchen.

Consider This

Natural flavors, rice dextrin, and erythritol point to flavor systems and refined carriers typical of formulated protein powders.

Good Substitutes

Try unflavored protein with cocoa powder, a little honey or maple, and milk or water for a simpler homemade blend.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

This is a plant-based protein powder with recognizable whole-food protein sources, but the list relies on several gums, emulsifiers, and flavor helpers to hold texture and taste. It reads as a useful occasional option rather than a daily staple if you prefer minimal formulations. The protein and fiber numbers are solid, but the additive and flavor layering is what pulls the integrity score down.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Multiple gums and thickeners (acacia, guar, xanthan)
  • Vague natural flavor systems
  • Emulsifier and oil creamer sub-blend

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • ORGANIC NATURAL FLAVORS — Vague flavor system
  • NATURAL FLAVOR — Vague flavor system
  • ORGANIC ACACIA — Gum thickener
  • ORGANIC GUAR GUM — Gum thickener
  • XANTHAN GUM — Gum thickener

Highest concern ingredients

  • ORGAIN ORGANIC CREAMER BASE (6/10) — Bundles emulsifier, gum, and oil helpers.
  • ORGANIC NATURAL FLAVORS (6/10) — Undisclosed flavor components.
  • XANTHAN GUM (6/10) — Texture and stability helper.

Better choice tips

  • Choose a protein powder with fewer gums and a shorter flavor list.
  • Pair unflavored protein with cocoa and a simple sweetener at home.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

ORGAIN ORGANIC PROTEIN BLENDT (ORGANIC PEA PROTEIN, ORGANIC BROWN RICE PROTEIN, ORGANIC CHIA SEED), ORGANIC DEFATTED PEANUT FLOUR, ORGANIC ERYTHRITOL, ORGAIN ORGANIC CREAMER BASE (ORGANIC ACACIA, ORGANIC HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL, ORGANIC RICE DEXTRIN, ORGANIC SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, ORGANIC ROSEMARY EXTRACT), ORGANIC NATURAL FLAVORS, ORGANIC ALKALIZED COCOA POWDER, ORGANIC ACACIA, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, ORGANIC REB A (STEVIA EXTRACT), SEA SALT, 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. 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

    Bundles several texture, emulsifier, and carrier ingredients into one component.

    Additional note

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

    Family watchlist

    Contains emulsifier and gum helpers

  2. 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 can combine many undisclosed compounds.

    Additional note

    Flavor system with undisclosed components.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor system

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

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    A gum used mainly for texture and stability.

    Additional note

    Thickener and stabilizer from guar seed.

    Family watchlist

    Gum thickener

  4. 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 full formula harder to verify.

    Additional note

    Second, unspecified flavor system.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor system

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

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    A texture helper commonly used in formulated products.

    Additional note

    Fermentation-derived thickener and stabilizer.

    Family watchlist

    Gum thickener

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

    What this is

    Gum

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Functions mainly as a texture and stability helper.

    Additional note

    Gum used as emulsifier and thickener.

    Family watchlist

    Gum thickener

  3. ORGAIN ORGANIC PROTEIN BLENDT (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 more refined than whole seeds or grains.

    Additional note

    Plant protein blend; pea and rice proteins are isolated fractions.

  4. ORGANIC ERYTHRITOLConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    A refined sweetener used to replace sugar in formulated products.

    Additional note

    Sugar alcohol sweetener produced by fermentation.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sugar alcohol sweetener

  5. 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 mineral salt used in formulated foods to adjust taste.

    Additional note

    Mineral salt substitute used for sodium and taste.

  6. ORGANIC REB A (STEVIA EXTRACT)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Purified extract is more refined than the whole leaf.

    Additional note

    Purified stevia leaf extract sweetener.

  7. 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 normal, category-appropriate processing step.

    Additional note

    Peanut solids left after oil removal; mild processing.

  8. ORGANIC ALKALIZED COCOA POWDERConcern 2/10 — Very low concernCocoa powder

    What this is

    Cocoa powder

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Alkalizing is mild processing; cocoa can carry heavy metal context.

    Additional note

    Cocoa treated with alkali for flavor and color.

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

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable, minimally processed seasoning.

    Additional note

    Simple salt from evaporated seawater.

KarbCoach Food Integrity is a label-based formulation score, not a medical safety rating. It does not evaluate health outcomes or replace professional advice. 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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  • Low-Spike Stability

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Fiber-related ingredients (Mentions "chia". See ingredients for details.)

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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.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

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

    A supportive signal: Fiber-related ingredients (Mentions "chia". See ingredients for details.)

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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.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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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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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 Powder, Peanut Butter Cup 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 Powder, Peanut Butter Cup shows about 5.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Orgain Organic Protein Powder, Peanut Butter Cup: 0g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include stevia extract (Reb A), erythritol. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Plant protein blend: pea, brown rice, and chia seed; Good protein (21g) and fiber (5g) per serving; Low added sugar (1g); no artificial sweeteners.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Contains gums, natural flavors, and creamer base additives; Sodium ~430mg per serving from salt and potassium chloride; Sunflower oil and sugar-alcohol/stevia sweeteners 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.
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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