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Orgain Strawberries 'n Cream Flavored Sport Protein Powder: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Orgain strawberries 'n cream flavored sport protein powder received a Food Integrity Score of 68 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This is a protein powder with a clear protein base, but the ingredient list has a lot of helper ingredients doing flavor, texture, and mixability work. It is reasonable as an occasional shake rather than a daily staple if you prefer simpler labels. The score reflects the layered additive and flavor system, not any medical concern. Main considerations include layered gums, emulsifier, and creamer system, vague natural flavor entries, and refined protein isolates and sweetener extracts. Simpler options: Choose a protein with fewer gums and flavor blends; add fruit and milk or yogurt for a simpler strawberry-cream flavor.
Food Integrity Score 68/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Layered gums, emulsifier, and creamer system
- Vague natural flavor entries
- Refined protein isolates and sweetener extracts
Simpler options to consider
- Choose a protein with fewer gums and flavor blends
- Add fruit and milk or yogurt for a simpler strawberry-cream flavor
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Orgain Strawberries 'n Cream Flavored Sport Protein Powder
- Brand
- Orgain
- Category
- Beverages (source: Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks)
- GTIN / UPC
00851770007825- 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
Strawberries 'n Cream Flavored Sport Protein Powder
Orgain
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Guar gum, xanthan gum, sunflower lecithin, and acacia add texture and emulsification help that a simple protein powder rarely needs.
Consider This
Natural flavors and a creamer base made from rice dextrin, sunflower oil, and acacia suggest a formulated flavor-and-texture system rather than plain protein.
Good Substitutes
Try an unflavored pea or whey protein with fruit and milk or yogurt for a simpler strawberry-cream taste.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThis is a protein powder with a clear protein base, but the ingredient list has a lot of helper ingredients doing flavor, texture, and mixability work. It is reasonable as an occasional shake rather than a daily staple if you prefer simpler labels. The score reflects the layered additive and flavor system, not any medical concern.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Layered gums, emulsifier, and creamer system
- Vague natural flavor entries
- Refined protein isolates and sweetener extracts
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Natural Flavor / Organic Natural Flavors — Vague flavor system listed twice
- Guar Gum and Xanthan Gum — Texture gums
- Organic Acacia and Sunflower Lecithin — Emulsifiers
Highest concern ingredients
- Organic Natural Flavors (6/10) — Undisclosed flavor components
- Natural Flavor (6/10) — Undisclosed flavor components
- Organic Creamer Base (5/10) — Bundled oil, dextrin, and emulsifier system
Better choice tips
- Choose a protein with fewer gums and flavor blends.
- Add fruit and milk or yogurt for a simpler strawberry-cream 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 NATURAL FLAVORS, ORGANIC ACACIA, SEA SALT, ORGANIC REB A (STEVIA EXTRACT), ORGANIC GUAR GUM, XANTHAN CUM, NATURAL FLAVOR.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
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
Flavor systems are broad and not fully itemized on the label.
Additional note
Broad flavor category with undisclosed components.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
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 flavor entry adds to the flavor-system complexity.
Additional note
Broad flavor category with undisclosed components.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
Organic Creamer Base (Organic Acacia, Organic High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Organic Rice Dextrin, Organic Sunflower Lecithin, Organic Rosemary Extract)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernCreamer systemWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Creamer system
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Bundles several texture, emulsifier, and preservative-type helpers together.
Additional note
Bundled creamer system with oil, dextrin, lecithin, and preservative extract.
Family watchlist
Contains emulsifier, oil, and extract-based helpers.
Organic Guar GumConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Gums are texture helpers that alter mouthfeel and consistency.
Additional note
Thickening gum used for texture.
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Xanthan CumConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Gum used for thickening and suspension; listed name is unclear.
Additional note
Likely xanthan gum; listed name appears misspelled.
Family watchlist
Thickening gum; label spelling is unclear.
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 more refined than whole-food protein sources.
Additional note
Protein isolates and seed, blended for amino profile.
Organic ErythritolConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerAdditive
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined sugar alcohol used to sweeten without sugar.
Additional note
Sugar alcohol sweetener, refined from fermented sugar.
Organic AcaciaConcern 3/10 — Mild concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Functions as a texture and emulsifying helper.
Additional note
Gum arabic used as emulsifier and stabilizer.
Family watchlist
Emulsifier and stabilizer role.
Organic REB A (Stevia Extract)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerAdditive
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Highly refined sweetener extract rather than whole leaf.
Additional note
Purified stevia leaf extract sweetener.
Sea SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Common seasoning with no notable formulation concern.
Additional note
Basic salt for seasoning.
This Food Integrity score estimates how simple and recognizable the ingredient profile is. 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
SupportiveMetabolic 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.)
GLP-1 Eating Support
SupportiveMetabolic 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.)
Appetite & Portion Awareness
SupportiveMetabolic 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.)
Athletic Fueling
SupportiveAthletic 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.)
Workout Recovery
SupportiveAthletic 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.)
Strength & Protein Focus
SupportiveAthletic 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.)
Vegetarian
SupportiveDietary 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.)
Vegan
SupportiveDietary 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.)
Plant-Based
SupportiveDietary 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.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "rice". See ingredients for details.)
Keto-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "rice". See ingredients for details.)
Minimally Processed Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Whole-Food Focused Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Paleo-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Grain/legume ingredients (Mentions "rice", "pea". See ingredients for details.)
Healthy Fat Focus
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Healthy fat ingredients (Mentions "chia". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Spike Stability
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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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 Strawberries 'n Cream Flavored Sport Protein Powder 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 Strawberries 'n Cream Flavored Sport Protein Powder shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Orgain Strawberries 'n Cream Flavored Sport Protein Powder: 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: Plant protein blend (pea, brown rice, chia); Low sugar at 1g per serving; Organic ingredients with modest additive load.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Erythritol and stevia sweeteners present; Sunflower oil and creamer base add processing; Zero fiber despite chia in protein blend.
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
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
- How the Longevity Score is calculated
- How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
- Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
- Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
- 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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