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Vega Plant Based Protein Nutrition Shake, Chocolate

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EWG Overall Score Breakdown

The product score is based on weighted scores for nutrition, ingredient and processing concerns. Generally, nutrition counts most, ingredient concerns next and degree of processing least. The weighted scores are added together to determine the final score. Read more about scores here.

EWG Overall Score Breakdown


EWG scored on three factors: nutrition, ingredient concerns, and the degree of processing. Read the full scoring methodology.

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Nutrition Concern Details

Level

Considers calories, saturated fat, trans fat, sugar, sodium, protein, fiber and fruit, vegetable and nut content to differentiate between healthful and less healthful foods. For more information on nutrition concerns, read our full methodology.

Contains low calorie sweeteners: Stevia Extract [read more]

Excellent source of naturally occurring calcium [read more]

Excellent source of naturally occurring iron [read more]

Contains fruit, vegetables, beans or nuts as a primary ingredient [read more]

Contains fruit, vegetables, beans or nuts as a ...

Fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables. Eating a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables--especially dark green, red and orange varieties, as well as beans and peas--is an essential part of a healthy diet. You can get your 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables a day for about the cost of a bus ride in most cities (USDA 2009; EWG 2012). Learn more: http://www.ewg.org/goodfood/ Fruit and vegetable intake is associated with reduced risk of heart attack, stroke and some types of cancers (USDA and DHHS 2010). Fruits and vegetables are also key sources of potassium and dietary fiber--nutrients that many Americans do not get enough of. Perhaps that's because on average, Americans eat only 42% and 59% of the recommended intake of fruits and vegetables, respectively (USDA and DHHS 2010), making them one of the few foods we should all eat more of.

The nutrition factors used for scoring Vega Plant Based Protein Nutrition Shake, Chocolate*
Positive factors
Fruit, vegetable, bean or nut content
Protein content
Fiber content
Omega-3 fatty acids
Negative factors
Calorie density
Sugar/low-calorie sweetener content
Sodium content
Saturated fat content
Trans fat content

* Calculated based 100 grams & a single serving.

Ingredient Concern Details

Level

Considers food additives, pesticides, hormones, antibiotics and contaminants like mercury and BPA, which can affect human health and the environment. For more information on ingredient concerns, read methodology.

This product is not certified organic [read more]

This product has 4 ingredients with concerns:

Processing Concern Details

Level

Estimates how much the food has been processed. Considers many factors, chief among them, modification of individual ingredients from whole foods and number of artificial ingredients. For more information on processing concerns, read our full methodology.

Product has been classified as having moderate processing concerns

Products with moderate and high processing concerns generally have more artificial ingredients, more ingredients that have been significantly modified from whole foods, and more ingredients overall.

EWG's Top Findings

This product is not certified organic [read more]

This product is not certified organic

Products bearing the USDA certified organic seal must contain at least 95 percent organic ingredient, and must be produced without the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers and free of genetically engineered ingredients.

Contains food additives of lower concern

Contains the non-specific ingredient "flavor" [read more]

Contains the non-specific ingredient "flavor"

Added "flavors" are secret and often complex mixtures of chemicals that modify and manipulate the taste and smell of food. The lack of disclosure is a public right to know issue and especially concerning to people with unusual food allergies or on restricted diets.

Contains low calorie sweeteners: Stevia Extract [read more]

Contains low calorie sweeteners: Stevia Extract

Low calorie sweeteners were designed to impart a sweet taste without the calories or glucose effects of sugar. However there is insufficient evidence that they reduce overall calorie intake, aid with weight loss or improve overall health (Gardner 2014; Shankar 2013). Instead low calorie sweeteners may condition people to crave sweet foods (Mattes 2009) and therefore eat fewer servings of healthy foods (IOM 2007). The IOM recommends that schools not serve diet foods or beverages to young children (IOM 2007). In the meantime EWG concludes that people should limit their consumption of sugar and low calorie sweeteners, advice echoed by other nutrition experts (Swithers 2013; Shankar 2013).

Excellent source of naturally occurring vitamin A [read more]

Excellent source of naturally occurring vitamin A

Vitamin A is an essential nutrient that is naturally occurring in dairy, fish, eggs, fish and meat products and, in the form of vitamin A precursors, in orange and yellow vegetables such as carrots and pumpkin. Vitamin A is also frequently added for fortification of packaged food. EWG recommends children and pregnant women limit consumption of highly fortified foods to avoid overexposure since getting too much of certain forms of vitamin A can lead to health problems. Read EWG's report on getting the correct amount of vitamin A, zinc and niacin: http://www.ewg.org/research/how-much-is-too-much

Excellent source of naturally occurring calcium [read more]

Excellent source of naturally occurring calcium

Calcium is necessary for strong bones and decreasing the risk of osteoporosis and bone fracture. Calcium is also important for healthy muscles and nervous system function.

Excellent source of naturally occurring iron [read more]

Excellent source of naturally occurring iron

Iron is an essential component of hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that transfers oxygen from the lungs to the tissues. Iron is also necessary for normal growth and development. Seafood, poultry and meat are good sources of well-absorbed heme iron. Absorption of iron from plant sources including beans, lentils and spinach can be increased by eating them with vitamin C-rich foods like lemon juice or tomato sauce.

Product has been classified as having moderate processing concerns

Ingredient List

From the Package

WATER, PEA PROTEIN, COCONUT PALM SUGAR, FLAXSEED, COCOA POWDER (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), NATURAL FLAVORS, HEMP PROTEIN, PUMPKIN SEED PROTEIN, SPINACH POWDER, COCOA POWDER, KALE POWDER, ACEROLA CHERRY EXTRACT, CARROT JUICE POWDER, BEET ROOT POWDER (FOR COLOR), QUINOA SPROUTS (SPROUTED IN WATER WITH VITAMIN B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7 AND K), ORGANIC SPIRULINA, MARINE ALGAE, STEVIA LEAF EXTRACT, GELLAN GUM, DRIED FRUIT AND VEGETABLE BLEND (SPINACH, BROCCOLI, CARROT, BEET, TOMATO, APPLE, CRANBERRY, ORANGE PEEL, BLUEBERRY, STRAWBERRY), SUNFLOWER SEED OIL POWDER, MUSHROOM POWDER. CONTAINS COCONUT.

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Certified free of genetically engineered ingredients [read more]

Certified free of genetically engineered ingred...

This product is certified or advertises itself to be free of ingredients that were genetically engineered or derived from genetically engineered crops. For more information on the topic visit: http://www.ewg.org/research/shoppers-guide-to-avoiding-ge-food Note: The presence or absence of genetically engineered ingredients does not affect the score of a product.

Contains ingredients derived from tree nut - these are considered major food allergens according to the FDA [read more]

Contains ingredients derived from tree nut - th...

While over 160 food ingredients may cause allergic reactions current Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations stipulate that 8 major food allergens must be labeled on products. These allergens include; milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soybeans. Note: The presence of potential allergens does not affect the overall product score.

Nutrition Facts

4.0 servings per container

Serving Size

1 bottle

Amount Per 325 mL
Calories
170

% Daily Value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet and adult bodyweight)
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8.0 8.0 % Total Fat 5 g
5.0 5.0 % Total Carbs 14 g
Sugars 7 g
32.0 32.0 % Protein 20 g

AVOID TOO MUCH:

5.0 5.0 % Saturated Fat 1 g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
0.0 0.0 % Cholesterol 0 mg
10.0 10.0 % Sodium 230 mg
Added Sugar Ingredients: Coconut Sugar

NUTRIENTS:

16.0 16.0 % Dietary Fiber 4 g
25.0 25.0 % Vitamin D
25.0 25.0 % Vitamin A
25.0 25.0 % Vitamin C
20.0 20.0 % Calcium
30.0 30.0 % Iron
25.0 25.0 % Vitamin E
25.0 25.0 % Thiamin
25.0 25.0 % Riboflavin
25.0 25.0 % Niacin
25.0 25.0 % Vitamin B6
8.0 8.0 % Vitamin B12
11.0 11.0 % Potassium 380 mg
25.0 25.0 % Phosphorus
8.0 8.0 % Magnesium
25.0 25.0 % Pantothenic Acid

† Institute of Medicine. 2010. "Dietary Reference Intakes Tables and Application." Accessed April 8, 2014: link

 

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