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Gaia Protein Cookies
About Gaia Protein Cookies
Gaia Protein Cookies is made by Gaia and sits in the Plain Sweet Biscuits category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8906058612023. TruthIn has analysed it using the TruthIn Ingredient Rating System (TIRS), which scores packaged foods from 0 to 5 based on their ingredients, level of processing and nutrient profile.
It scores 2.0 out of 5, which TIRS rates as "Poor". On the NOVA food-processing scale it is NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). The label lists 14 ingredients, starting with dha, invert sugar syrup, thiamine hydrochloride.
The full TruthIn product report adds a safety rating for every ingredient and 8 nutrient values per 100g, each marked as good or of concern, so you can judge it against other plain sweet biscuits before you buy.
Quick facts
- Product
- Gaia Protein Cookies
- Brand
- Gaia
- Category
- Plain Sweet Biscuits
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8906058612023
- TIRS rating
- 2.0 / 5 (Poor)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 14
Ingredients (14)
dha, invert sugar syrup, thiamine hydrochloride, soy protein isolate, 322, riboflavin, vitamin b12, 300, 503(ii), 322(i), 500(ii), retinyl acetate, d alpha tocopherol, vitamins
Compare with similar plain sweet biscuits
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaia Protein Cookies (this product) | 2.0 | 4 | 14 |
| Nafed Oats Cookies (Nafed) | 3.4 | 3 | 1 |
| Ancient Roots Healthier Multigrain Cookies (Ancient Roots) | 3.3 | 3 | 1 |
| Ancient Roots Healthier Almond Cookies (Ancient Roots) | 3.1 | 4 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Gaia Protein Cookies healthy?
Gaia Protein Cookies has a TruthIn TIRS rating of 2.0 out of 5 ("Poor"). TIRS combines ingredient quality, processing level and nutrient profile into one score, where 5 is best.
Is Gaia Protein Cookies ultra-processed?
Yes. Gaia Protein Cookies is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in Gaia Protein Cookies?
Gaia Protein Cookies lists 14 ingredients: dha, invert sugar syrup, thiamine hydrochloride, soy protein isolate, 322, riboflavin, vitamin b12, 300, 503(ii), 322(i), 500(ii), retinyl acetate, d alpha tocopherol, vitamins.
Does Gaia Protein Cookies contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 14 listed ingredients.
Does Gaia Protein Cookies contain added sugar?
Its ingredient list includes invert sugar syrup.
What are healthier alternatives to Gaia Protein Cookies?
Among plain sweet biscuits rated by TruthIn, Nafed Oats Cookies (3.4), Ancient Roots Healthier Multigrain Cookies (3.3), Ancient Roots Healthier Almond Cookies (3.1) score higher on TIRS than Gaia Protein Cookies (2.0).
Gaia Protein Cookies vs Nafed Oats Cookies: which is healthier?
Gaia Protein Cookies scores 2.0 on TIRS and Nafed Oats Cookies scores 3.4, so Nafed Oats Cookies rates higher. Gaia Protein Cookies lists 14 ingredients and Nafed Oats Cookies lists 1.
What is the barcode of Gaia Protein Cookies?
The barcode (GTIN) of Gaia Protein Cookies is 8906058612023.
What is in the TruthIn report for Gaia Protein Cookies?
The report covers nutrition per 100g and per serving with each nutrient marked as good or of concern, and a safe / caution / concern rating for every ingredient.