Active Whey Protein Chocolate

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Common questions

Is Active Whey Protein Chocolate healthy?

Active Whey Protein Chocolate scores 68/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This protein powder contains high-quality whey protein concentrate, which is beneficial for muscle repair and growth.

How processed is Active Whey Protein Chocolate?

Active Whey Protein Chocolate is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Active Whey Protein Chocolate's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Whey protein concentrate, gum arabic count in its favor; natural flavors is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Active Whey Protein Chocolate

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68 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Medifast
Category Protein Powders
Summary

This protein powder contains high-quality whey protein concentrate, which is beneficial for muscle repair and growth. However, it includes several additives such as natural flavors and gums, which are common in flavored protein powders but contribute to its processed nature. The use of steviol glycosides as a sweetener is a better choice than artificial alternatives, but the presence of multiple additives slightly detracts from its overall formulation quality.

Key ingredients 8

Whey protein concentrate
Good

Whey protein concentrate is a high-quality source of protein that supports muscle repair and overall health.

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gum arabic
Good

Gum arabic is a natural stabilizer and fiber source that supports digestive health.

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cocoa (processed with alkali)
Neutral

Cocoa processed with alkali provides flavor and antioxidants but is neutral in overall health impact.

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salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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steviol glycosides
Neutral

Steviol glycosides are natural sweeteners that provide sweetness without calories, with a neutral health impact.

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guar gum
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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xanthan gum
Neutral

Fermentation-derived thickener, well tolerated at food-use levels.

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natural flavors
Bad

Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic constituents.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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