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RAW CBUM Itholate Protein Birthday Cake

Common questions

Is RAW CBUM Itholate Protein Birthday Cake healthy?

RAW CBUM Itholate Protein Birthday Cake scores 18/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. RAW CBUM Itholate Protein Birthday Cake scores 18/100.

Does RAW CBUM Itholate Protein Birthday Cake contain seed oils?

Yes — Scout's ingredient analysis flags seed oils in RAW CBUM Itholate Protein Birthday Cake, and that is reflected in its score.

How processed is RAW CBUM Itholate Protein Birthday Cake?

RAW CBUM Itholate Protein Birthday Cake is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

How does RAW CBUM Itholate Protein Birthday Cake compare to other protein powders?

RAW CBUM Itholate Protein Birthday Cake ranks #53 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 RAW CBUM Itholate Protein Birthday Cake's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Whey Protein Isolate 90% counts in its favor; Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Red #40, Yellow #6 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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RAW CBUM Itholate Protein Birthday Cake

RAW Nutrition
Contains seed oils
18 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 7
Owned by RAW Nutrition LLC
Category Protein Powders
Summary

RAW CBUM Itholate Protein Birthday Cake scores 18/100. The whey protein isolate itself is premium — 90% WPI, micro-filtered, delivering 25g protein at just 120 calories with excellent bioavailability. However, the Birthday Cake flavoring system is catastrophic. The "Other Ingredients" contain hydrogenated palm oil (trans fats), four petroleum-derived artificial dyes (Red #40, Yellow #6, Blue #1, Yellow #5), corn syrup, sucralose, artificial flavors, and a triple gum blend. RAW markets itself as "No fillers, No BS" — yet this flavor wraps a clean protein in one of the worst additive profiles in the entire protein powder category.

Key ingredients 8

Hydrogenated Palm Oil
Very Bad

Contains trans fats — hydrogenated oils are linked to cardiovascular disease, LDL cholesterol increase, and systemic inflammation. A major red flag that has no place in a protein supplement.

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Red #40
Very Bad

Petroleum-derived artificial dye linked to hyperactivity in children, behavioral issues, and potential carcinogenicity. Banned in several European countries.

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Yellow #6
Very Bad

Artificial dye (Sunset Yellow) linked to allergic reactions, hyperactivity, and potential carcinogenicity. Requires warning labels in the EU.

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Yellow #5
Very Bad

Artificial dye (Tartrazine) — one of the most controversial food dyes still permitted in the US. Linked to hyperactivity, allergic reactions, and potential carcinogenicity.

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Corn Syrup
Bad

Refined sugar syrup used as a binder in the birthday cake blend. Adds empty calories and spikes blood sugar with zero nutritional benefit.

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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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Sunflower Lecithin
Bad

Processed seed-derived emulsifier used for mixability. While cleaner than soy lecithin, it is still a processed additive.

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Whey Protein Isolate 90%
Very Good

High-purity micro-filtered whey protein isolate delivering 25g protein at 120 calories. Excellent bioavailability, complete amino acid profile, and minimal fat/lactose. The protein source itself is genuinely premium.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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