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Is Pure Protein Dark Cocoa Super Food Protein Powder healthy?

Dark Cocoa Super Food Protein Powder

Beverages · Updated 2026-10-19

Longevity Score

78/100

Food Integrity Score

52/100

Limit When Possible

Mixed or weaker nutrition and ingredient signals suggest looking for better options when you can.

Quick answer

Limit When Possible

Pure Protein dark cocoa super food protein powder is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 78 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100. Protein-forward powder with plant proteins and greens, but contains added cane sugar, gums, carrageenan, and sweeteners. Strengths include 20g protein per serving from plant-based sources, pea, brown rice, and hemp protein blend, and chia seeds and spinach powder add whole-food content, while main considerations include evaporated cane sugar and stevia/monk fruit sweeteners, gums and carrageenan indicate processing, and sodium around 400mg per serving.

Longevity Score 78/100Food Integrity Score 52/100

What helped the score?

  • 20g protein per serving from plant-based sources
  • Pea, brown rice, and hemp protein blend
  • Chia seeds and spinach powder add whole-food content

What held the score back?

  • Evaporated cane sugar and stevia/monk fruit sweeteners
  • Gums and carrageenan indicate processing
  • Sodium around 400mg per serving

Ingredients

Ingredient list

COMPLETE PROTEIN BLEND (PEA PROTEIN ISOLATE, BROWN RICE PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, HEMP SEED PROTEIN), COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), EVAPORATED CANE SUGAR, CUCUMBER POWDER, NATURAL FLAVORS, GUM ARABIC, CHIA SEEDS, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SPINACH POWDER, GUAR GUM, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, SEA SALT, CARRAGEENAN, DEXTRIN, STEVIA LEAF EXTRACT, MONK FRUIT EXTRACT, FERROUS FUMARATE, ZINC OXIDE, VITAMIN B12 (CYANOCOBALAMIN), VITAMIN D2 (ERGOCALCIFEROL).

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Key nutrition

Per serving: 38.1 g (1 Rounded Scoop)

  • Calories1407% DV
  • Protein20g40% DV
  • Total Carbs8g3% DV
  • Fiber3g11% DV
  • Total Fat3.5g4% DV
  • Saturated Fat1g5% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Pure Protein Dark Cocoa Super Food Protein Powder
Category
Beverages (source: Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks)
GTIN / UPC
00749826715346
Serving size
38.1 g (1 Rounded Scoop)
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

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.

  • 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: Lower net carbs (5g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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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: Higher sodium (400.1mg)

    This product has 2 additional signals 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: Higher protein (20g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Sweetener signals (evaporated cane sugar, stevia leaf extract)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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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: Modest calories per serving (140 kcal)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Watch-outs

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Lower carbs for fueling (8g)

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Common questions about this product

Is Pure Protein Dark Cocoa Super Food 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?

Pure Protein Dark Cocoa Super Food Protein Powder shows about 3.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Pure Protein Dark Cocoa Super Food Protein Powder: 3g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include evaporated cane sugar, stevia leaf extract. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: 20g protein per serving from plant-based sources; Pea, brown rice, and hemp protein blend; Chia seeds and spinach powder add whole-food content.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Evaporated cane sugar and stevia/monk fruit sweeteners; Gums and carrageenan indicate processing; Sodium around 400mg 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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