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Swanson Vitamins, Certified rBGH-Free, Grass-Fed Whey Protein Powder, Vanilla, 14.8 oz (420 g)

Contains xylitol

This whey powder provides 17 g of protein per 23 g scoop and is stated to come from grass-fed, rBGH-free cows. It also contains xylitol, xanthan gum and natural vanilla flavor.

Seed-oil freeNo added sugarNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo synthetic preservativesNo added nitritesNo phosphatesNo gluten ingredients
$28.09 14.8 oz · lowest price at Vitacost
Price and stock checked Oct 30, 2026
Key nutrition facts
90caloriesPer serving · 1 Scoop (23 g)
Protein
17g▲
Fiber
—
Added sugar
0g
Sodium
90mg
Saturated fat
—
▲ raises the score · ▼ lowers it · From the product label
Ingredients: Natural vanilla flavor, xylitol, xanthan gum, lo han guo extract (Momordica grosvenorii) (fruit), sunflower lecithin
75 / 100
Good Scored automatically
Weighted as beveragesMedium confidence · Scored on 8 of 11 inputs, 3 claims verified
Nutrition · counts 35%83
Ingredients · counts 30%92
Processing · counts 10%30
Sourcing · counts 10%75
Transparency · counts 15%50
Why it scores 75
Nutrition 83 · Compared with other drinks: more protein (17 g); no added sugar per 1 Scoop
Ingredients 92 · Sugar alcohols (sorbitol, maltitol, xylitol) (additive, −4); Natural flavours (additive, −4); no dyes or artificial sweeteners
Processing 30 · Whey protein with flavoring, sweetener, gum and an enzyme blend
Sourcing 75 · Grass-fed cows are stated; no origin or finishing details are given
Transparency 50 · Whey and enzyme blend are named, but flavoring and blend details limit clarity
Contains xylitol and xanthan gum
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Varies by additive−8 for sugar alcohols, natural flavours
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Ingredients
Natural vanilla flavor Xylitol Xanthan gum Lo han guo extract (Momordica grosvenorii) (fruit) Sunflower lecithin
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Sourcing

Description Protein Supplement 17 g Protein Super Protein Nutrition with Aminogen® Enzyme Blend Certified rBGH-Free, Grass-Fed Whey Protein Powder  This complete protein formula delivers high biological value with 17 grams of whey protein derived from grass-fed, hormone-free cows, plus Aminogen®, a plant-based enzyme blend that improves protein digestion and absorption.  Expiration Date</

Additives4 additives · 2 limited risk
Sugar alcohols (sorbitol, maltitol, xylitol) (E420, E965, E967)SweetenerLimited risk
Can cause bloating and a laxative effect in larger amounts; xylitol is toxic to dogs.
Natural flavoursFlavouringLimited risk
An undisclosed mix of extracts and carriers; the label doesn’t say what’s in it or how it was made.
Xanthan gum (E415)ThickenerNo risk
Made by fermentation; EFSA re-confirmed its safety in 2017, though large amounts can cause bloating.
Lecithin (E322)EmulsifierNo risk
From soy or sunflower; a natural emulsifier EFSA considers safe.
Matched from the ingredient list. Risk levels summarise findings from EFSA, the FDA, IARC and published studies; they explain a concern, not a diagnosis.

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