TrueBasicsProtein Powders#29 of 34 in categoryRating 3/5

TrueBasics Clean Whey Protein Powder Isolate + Concentrate Blend (Chocolate)

Red flags

No major red flags on the label.

Green flags

  • Green flag: High protein (72g per 100g)
  • Green flag: No added sugar

Ingredients, decoded

6 listed
  • Whey Blend: Whey Protein Isolate + Whey Protein Concentrate (Instantised with Lecithin)
  • Whole Milk Powder
  • Cocoa Powder
  • Natural Flavouring Substances
  • Lactase (β-galactosidase)
  • Papain
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

Nutrition per 100 g
CNutritionCIngredients3Risk
Energy399.2 kcal
Protein72 g
Carbohydrates15.3 g
Total sugars4.5 g
Added sugars0 g
Total fat5.5 g
Saturated fat3.7 g
Trans fat0 g
Cholesterol118 mg
Sodium185.6 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Whey blend with whole milk powder and a lactase enzyme

TrueBasics Clean Whey Protein Powder Isolate + Concentrate Blend (Chocolate) is a 1 kg tub of a whey isolate and concentrate blend (instantised with lecithin), whole milk powder, cocoa powder and natural flavouring, with lactase and papain enzymes. One 35 g scoop gives 25 g of protein. The pack says no sweeteners and no fillers.

CleanPlate scores it CC3. The C for nutrition is middling: 72 g protein per 100 g. The C for ingredients reflects mostly refined or industrial ingredients (led by whey protein isolate + whey protein concentrate, whole milk powder and cocoa powder). The 3 for risk comes mainly from calories (399 kcal per 100 g) and saturated fat (3.72 g per 100 g).

Claims vs reality

What the pack says, checked against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.

  • On the pack

    “25g Protein per Scoop”

    Holds

    72 g per 100 g in a 35 g scoop is 25.2 g of protein.

  • On the pack

    “NO Sweeteners”

    Holds

    No sweetener appears in the list.

  • On the pack

    “NO Fillers”

    Holds

    The list holds whey, milk powder, cocoa, flavour and two enzymes.

  • On the pack

    “HAP SAFE”

    Be careful

    A testing claim for heavy metals, aflatoxins and pesticides that cannot be checked from the label.

How CC3 breaks down

Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 g.

How we score →
01 Nutritional valueA to E
C

Adequate nutrient density

Protein
72 g
Fibre
Not declared
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
399 kcal

Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal.

02 Ingredient & label integrityA to E
C

Mixed processing and additives

Base
Whey Blend: Whey Protein Isol...
Sweeteners
None added
Additives
2
Flagged
None

Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.

03 Risk nutrients1 to 5
3

Moderate risk

Added sugar
0 g
Sodium
185.6 mg
Saturated fat
3.7 g
Trans fat
0 g

Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.

A closer look

Does the label add up?

Whey blend (whey protein isolate and whey protein concentrate, instantised with lecithin), whole milk powder, cocoa powder, natural flavouring substances, lactase (beta-galactosidase) and papain.

Per 100 g: 399 kcal, 5.53 g fat of which 3.72 g saturated, 4.52 g sugar of which 0 g added, 72 g protein, 186 mg sodium. The listing text describes 34 g sachets; the pack is a 1 kg tub with a 35 g scoop and the pack panel is used. No ingredient has a percentage, so the whey, milk powder and cocoa shares are hand-estimated from the protein balance (about 76%, 16% and 6%) and the score is provisional. Trans fat is printed as less than 0.01 g and recorded as zero.

Ingredients to watch

  • Shares not declaredWorth watching

    No percentage for the whey blend, the milk powder or the cocoa.

  • Saturated fatWorth watching

    3.7 g per 100 g, higher than the isolates because of the whole milk powder.

  • Enzymes and lecithinWorth watching

    Lactase, papain and lecithin cost 1 point each in the additives score.

  • SweetenersFine

    None.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "A blend of isolate and concentrate is all isolate"

The concentrate carries more fat and lactose, and the milk powder adds more.

Myth: "No sweeteners means a short list"

Six items are listed, including two enzymes.

How often, and how

  • Healthy adultsA scoop a day at most, if food protein falls short
  • ChildrenNot needed
  • Diabetes or prediabetesFine in moderation

Smarter ways to eat it

One scoop

A 35 g scoop is about 140 kcal with 25 g of protein.

Whole milk powder

It is why this powder has more saturated fat than a plain isolate.

Common questions

Is TrueBasics Clean Whey Protein Powder Isolate + Concentrate Blend (Chocolate) healthy?

TrueBasics Clean Whey Protein Powder Isolate + Concentrate Blend (Chocolate) scores CC3 (Fair) on CleanPlate, which makes it an occasional-use product, where the concerns start to outweigh the positives. We found no major red flags on its label. On the plus side: High protein (72g per 100g); No added sugar.

What does the CC3 score mean?

The first letter (C) grades nutritional value: adequate nutrient density. The second letter (C) grades ingredient and label integrity: mixed processing and additives. The number (3) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): moderate risk.

Last reviewed October 17, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.

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