Dymatize Super Mass Gainer Rich Chocolate

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Is Dymatize Super Mass Gainer Rich Chocolate healthy?

Dymatize Super Mass Gainer Rich Chocolate scores 35/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. Dymatize Super Mass Gainer Rich Chocolate scores 35/100.

Does Dymatize Super Mass Gainer Rich Chocolate contain seed oils?

Yes — Scout's ingredient analysis flags seed oils in Dymatize Super Mass Gainer Rich Chocolate, and that is reflected in its score.

Has Dymatize Super Mass Gainer Rich Chocolate been lab-tested?

Yes. Dymatize Super Mass Gainer Rich Chocolate carries an independent laboratory panel from Consumer Reports January 2024 covering 4 contaminants (including Lead, Cadmium, Arsenic) — the full results are on this page.

How processed is Dymatize Super Mass Gainer Rich Chocolate?

Dymatize Super Mass Gainer Rich Chocolate is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

How does Dymatize Super Mass Gainer Rich Chocolate compare to other protein powders?

Dymatize Super Mass Gainer Rich Chocolate ranks #41 of 55 protein powders in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Heart & Soil Grass Fed Whey Protein at 96/100.

Which ingredients drive Dymatize Super Mass Gainer Rich Chocolate's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Whey Protein Concentrate, Milk Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Isolate count in its favor; Maltodextrin, Sunflower Oil, Mono are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Dymatize Super Mass Gainer Rich Chocolate

Dymatize
Contains seed oils Lab tested
35 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 6
Harmful ingredients 11
Owned by Post Holdings
Category Protein Powders
Summary

Dymatize Super Mass Gainer Rich Chocolate scores 35/100. 1,280 calories per serving with a premium 5-protein blend (whey protein concentrate, milk protein isolate, whey protein isolate, whey protein hydrolysate, micellar casein) delivering 52 g protein and a full BCAA + leucine profile. Informed Choice certified for banned substances. But the formula is wrapped in 245 g of maltodextrin per serving, sunflower creamer with mono and diglycerides, fructose, natural and artificial flavors, a thickener stack of cellulose gum + xanthan gum + carrageenan, soy lecithin, and the artificial sweetener double of acesulfame potassium + sucralose. Heavy metal lab values are at trace levels (lead 0.12 mcg, arsenic 2.03 mcg) — the formula is the issue here, not contamination. Owned by Post Holdings (Premier Protein / Dymatize portfolio).

Contaminants 4

Source: Consumer Reports January 2024

Lead
0.12 mcg per serving
Trace

A trace amount of lead — within the range expected from normal soil uptake/processing and below our concern threshold.

Consumer Reports January 2024 detected 0.12 mcg lead per serving.5 mcg/day — at trace levels.

Cadmium
not detected
Not detected

Not detected — below the laboratory's detection limit. This is the strictest possible result: no measurable amount was found.

Consumer Reports January 2024 reported cadmium below the lab's threshold of detection — no cadmium measurable in this product.

Arsenic
2.03 mcg per serving
Moderate

A moderate level of arsenic — elevated enough to be a real sourcing concern; cleaner-tested options exist.

Consumer Reports January 2024 detected 2.03 mcg arsenic per serving— at trace levels.

Mercury
not detected
Not detected

Not detected — below the laboratory's detection limit. This is the strictest possible result: no measurable amount was found.

Consumer Reports January 2024 reported mercury below the lab's threshold of detection — no mercury measurable in this product.

Key ingredients 22

Sunflower Oil
Very Bad

Part of Sunflower Creamer. Spray-dried processed creamer combining refined sunflower oil with maltodextrin, sodium caseinate, and mono/diglycerides (which can contain trans fats not required to be labeled). Adds processed fat and additional maltodextrin to an already maltodextrin-heavy formula.

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Mono
Very Bad

Part of Sunflower Creamer. Spray-dried processed creamer combining refined sunflower oil with maltodextrin, sodium caseinate, and mono/diglycerides (which can contain trans fats not required to be labeled). Adds processed fat and additional maltodextrin to an already maltodextrin-heavy formula.

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Diglycerides
Very Bad

Part of Sunflower Creamer. Spray-dried processed creamer combining refined sunflower oil with maltodextrin, sodium caseinate, and mono/diglycerides (which can contain trans fats not required to be labeled). Adds processed fat and additional maltodextrin to an already maltodextrin-heavy formula.

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Tricalcium Phosphate
Very Bad

Part of Sunflower Creamer. Spray-dried processed creamer combining refined sunflower oil with maltodextrin, sodium caseinate, and mono/diglycerides (which can contain trans fats not required to be labeled). Adds processed fat and additional maltodextrin to an already maltodextrin-heavy formula.

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Maltodextrin
Bad

Highly refined starch filler with a glycemic impact above table sugar.

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Fructose
Bad

Refined sugar that bypasses normal blood-sugar regulation but loads the liver. Adds to the 21 g sugar already in the serving.

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Natural and Artificial Flavors
Bad

Synthetic chemical compounds with zero transparency on composition and no nutritional value.

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Carrageenan
Bad

Seaweed-derived thickener linked in some studies to gut inflammation.

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Soy Lecithin
Bad

Typically derived from GMO soybeans using hexane extraction. Adds an emulsifier without nutritional benefit.

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Acesulfame Potassium
Bad

Artificial sweetener (Ace-K) with limited long-term safety data. Often paired with sucralose to mask aftertaste — a double artificial sweetener load.

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Sucralose
Bad

Chlorinated artificial sweetener linked to disruption of gut microbiome, potential insulin response issues, and generation of harmful chlorinated compounds during metabolism.

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Sodium Caseinate
Neutral

Part of Sunflower Creamer. Spray-dried processed creamer combining refined sunflower oil with maltodextrin, sodium caseinate, and mono/diglycerides (which can contain trans fats not required to be labeled). Adds processed fat and additional maltodextrin to an already maltodextrin-heavy formula.

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Cocoa (Processed with Alkali)
Neutral

Dutch-processed cocoa has reduced flavanol and antioxidant content compared to natural cocoa.

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Cellulose Gum
Neutral

Wood-pulp-derived thickener; inert at typical concentrations but a processed-product marker.

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Xanthan Gum
Neutral

Microbial-fermentation-derived thickener; inert and safe at typical concentrations.

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Vitamin & Mineral Blend
Neutral

Synthetic micronutrient fortification.

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Whey Protein Concentrate
Good

Complete dairy protein with high bioavailability. Primary protein source in the blend with a rich amino acid profile.

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Milk Protein Isolate
Good

Higher-purity milk protein with minimal lactose and fat; supports muscle recovery.

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Whey Protein Hydrolysate
Good

Pre-digested whey for faster absorption; typically a small fraction of the blend.

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Whey Protein Isolate
Very Good

Highest-purity whey fraction; minimal fat and lactose, fastest absorption.

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Micellar Casein
Very Good

Slow-digesting native casein providing sustained amino acid release; complements the fast-digesting whey fractions.

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Creatine Monohydrate
Very Good

Most-researched ergogenic supplement on the market. Robustly supports strength, power output, and lean mass gains. A genuinely beneficial inclusion in a mass gainer.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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