Protein Powders

Overview Label Accuracy Score Non-Toxicity Score Nutritional Profile Score Gross Nutritional Score Additives Deduction

Overview

For every Protein Powder product, the following parameters are tested across multiple labs:

Total Protein (g per 100g)

Total Carbs (g per 100g)

Total Fat (g per 100g)

Total Sugar (g per 100g)

Full Amino Acid Profile (g per 100g)

Heavy Metals - Lead, Arsenic, Cadmium, Mercury (ppm - parts per million)

Aflatoxins - Total - B1, B2, G1, G2 (ppb - parts per billion)

Aflatoxins - M1 (ppb - parts per billion) for milk-based products

Since every parameter gets tested at multiple labs, Unbox Health arrives at a consensus value for each parameter based on our internal consensus rules.

Finally, the consensus values are used to derive a product’s Label Accuracy Score, Non-Toxicity Score & Nutritional Profile Score. From these, the product’s Aggregate score and Rating are calculated.

Label Accuracy Score

Label Accuracy Score is defined here.

For Protein Powders, an Accuracy value is calculated for these parameters: Total Protein (calculated on “as-is” basis), Total Carbs, Total Fat. Once these Accuracy values are computed, the Label Accuracy Score is calculated using this formula:

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Label Accuracy Score = (Total Protein Accuracy)x8 + (Total Carbs Accuracy)x1 + (Total Fat Accuracy)x1

The Accuracy value for a parameter is calculated by comparing the lab test result vs the label claim using the scale shown below. The scale is defined as per FSSAI guidelines, while allowing for a standardised margin of uncertainty in lab testing.

Parameter Accuracy	Range	Notes
Total Protein Accuracy	0.00 - 1.00	Only used if value is explicitly mentioned on product label.
Total Carbs Accuracy	0.00 - 1.00	Only used if value is explicitly mentioned on product label.
Total Fats Accuracy	0.00 - 1.00	Only used if value is explicitly mentioned on product label.

Note: For Protein Powders, if a parameter’s lab result falls within ±1.5g per 100g, the accuracy value for that parameter is assumed to be 1.00.

Non-Toxicity Score

Non-Toxicity Score is defined here.

For Protein Powders, a Non-Toxicity value is calculated for these parameters: Total Aflatoxins, Lead, Arsenic, Cadmium, Mercury. Once these Non-Toxicity values are computed, the Non-Toxicity Score is calculated using this formula:

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Non-Toxicity Score = Aflatoxin-B1B2G1G2 Non-Toxicity x AflatoxinM1 Non-Toxicity x Lead Non-Toxicity x Arsenic Non-Toxicity x Cadmium Non-Toxicity x Mercury Non-Toxicity

The Non-Toxicity value for a parameter is calculated by comparing the lab test result vs the FSSAI limits for that parameter using the scale shown below. The scale is defined as per FSSAI guidelines.

Non-Toxicity Values	Range	Notes
Aflatoxin-B1B2G1G2 Non-Toxicity	0.00 - 1.00	Calculated based on FSSAI guidelines for Aflatoxin levels
Aflatoxin-M1 Non-Toxicity	0.00 - 1.00	Calculated based on FSSAI guidelines for Aflatoxin levels
Lead Non-Toxicity	0.00 - 1.00	Calculated based on FSSAI guidelines for Lead levels
Arsenic Non-Toxicity	0.00 - 1.00	Calculated based on FSSAI guidelines for Arsenic levels
Cadmium Non-Toxicity	0.00 - 1.00	Calculated based on FSSAI guidelines for Cadmium levels
Mercury Non-Toxicity	0.00 - 1.00	Calculated based on FSSAI guidelines for Mercury levels

Nutritional Profile Score

Nutritional Profile Score is defined here. Detailed explanation can be found here.

For Protein Powders, Nutritional Profile Score is calculated using this formula:

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Nutritional Profile Score = Gross Nutritional Score - Additives Deduction

Gross Nutritional Score

Gross Nutritional Score is calculated as follows:

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Gross Nutritional Score = [Total Protein Index]x5 + [EAA Completeness Index]x5

Nutritional Indices	Range	Notes
Total Protein Index	0.00 - 1.00	See detailed explanation here
EAA Completeness Index	0.00 - 1.00	See detailed explanation here

Additives Deduction

Additives Deduction is calculated as follows:

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Additives Deduction = Sum total of deductions for all food additives used in the product. Each additive has been assigned a deduction value based on the degree of evidence highlighting its negative health effects. See details here.