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Gold Standard 100% Plant Protein Powder (Rich Chocolate Fudge)

Powder · 1 Scoop (40g) · 12 servings · $1.67/serving

66 / 100Good

Score Breakdown

Formulation
76
Safety
87
Final score
66/100

Ingredients (4)

Sodium

100%

Dose

540 mg

Target

300–1000 mg

Form

Potassium

100%

Dose

150 mg

Target

99–500 mg

Form

Iron

56%

Dose

8.4 mg

Target

15–45 mg

Form

Not listed

Calcium

50 mg

Trace amount — not scored

Other Ingredients (15)

Organic Rice SyrupSweetener

High-glycemic glucose syrup that spikes blood sugar. Rice-derived syrups have been documented to carry inorganic arsenic (Jackson et al. 2012), a known carcinogen. 'Organic' does not remove arsenic.

Coconut OilCarrier

Edible oil from coconut used as a release/anti-sticking agent and carrier in gummies and soft formats

Natural FlavorsFlavor

Broad regulatory category of flavor constituents derived from natural sources. Composition is proprietary and not disclosed — 'Natural Flavors' can include several hundred different compounds depending on the target flavor profile, including hexane-extracted constituents and proprietary carrier solvents. 'Natural' is a regulatory definition (21 CFR §101.22), not a safety guarantee.

Pea Protein Isolate (base)Food

Pea protein isolate used as a protein base or carrier.

CocoaFlavor

Common food ingredient used for chocolate flavoring in supplements

Guar GumThickener

Natural thickener derived from guar beans

Gum AcaciaBinder

Natural plant gum (acacia) used as a binder, stabilizer, and emulsifier in foods and supplements

Stevia ExtractSweetener

Zero-calorie natural sweetener extracted from the leaves of Stevia rebaudiana

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Sources & Scoring

Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).

This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine.

The score analyzes what's on the label: ingredient doses vs. clinical ranges, chemical forms, evidence levels, and known interactions. It does not verify label accuracy or test for contaminants — for that, look for third-party certifications like USP or NSF.