Beverages
Ensure Max Protein nutrition shake French Vanilla
Score
- Ultra-processed
- No additives
Why it scores 78
Ensure Max Protein nutrition shake French Vanilla scores 78 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 4 points Energy 45 kcal / 100 ml: Energy-dense for its volume. Info
- plus 3 points No additives: No food additives in the ingredient list. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Ensure Max Protein nutrition shake French Vanilla
Ingredients
- Milk protein concentrate / isolate minus 2.5 points
- Caseinate minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Energy 45 kcal / 100 ml minus 4 points
- Protein 9.1 g / 100 ml plus 2 points
Bonuses
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 22 = 78
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 45 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.8 g |
| Sugars | 0.3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.6 g |
| Protein | 9.1 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 CARTON (330 ml)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
water, milk protein concentrate, calcium caseinate
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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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