Beverages
Ensure high protein
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
- No additives
Why it scores 70
Ensure high protein scores 70 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 6 points Sugars 1.7 g / 100 ml: High in sugar. Strong
- minus 4 points Energy 68 kcal / 100 ml: Energy-dense for its volume. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Ensure high protein
Ingredients
- Milk protein concentrate / isolate minus 2.5 points
- Canola oil minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Sugars 1.7 g / 100 ml minus 6 points
- Energy 68 kcal / 100 ml minus 4 points
Bonuses
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 30 = 70
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 68 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8 g |
| Sugars | 1.7 g |
| Added sugars | 1.7 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Protein | 6.8 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 237g
Ingredients
Label text, as published
nents: water, milk protein concentrate, corn maltodextrim siga e canola oil
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Ensure
Sources
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org