Essential Shake Drink Mix

Processing Score

7.5Highly Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

8/10Excellent

The processing score reflects 30 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.

Nutrition Highlights

Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source

Nutrient Alerts

High Sodium

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

838766011141

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size34 g

Amount per serving

Calories

130

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4g

Saturated Fat 0g

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 220mg

10%

Total Carbohydrate 4g

Dietary Fiber 4g

14%

Total Sugars 1g

Protein 20g

Vitamin D 100mcg

500%

Calcium 200mg

15%

Iron 2.7mg

15%

Potassium 200mg

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

20 listed · 3 flagged for review

PEA PROTEIN, FLAXSEED, PEA STARCH, ORGANIC ACACIA GUM, HEMP PROTEIN, NATURAL FLAVORS, BROCCOLI POWDER, XANTHAN GUM, INULIN (FROM CHICORY ROOT), CARROT JUICE POWDER, KALE POWDER, QUINOA SPROUTS (SPROUTED IN WATER WITH B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, AND K). MARINE ALGAE, STEVIA LEAF EXTRACT, ORGANIC SPIRULINA, SEA SALT, ACEROLA CHERRY EXTRACT, BROMELAIN, DRIED FRUIT AND VEGETABLE BLEND (SPINACH, BROCCOLI, CARROT, BEET, TOMATO, APPLE, CRANBERRY, ORANGE PEEL, BLUEBERRY, STRAWBERRY), SUNFLOWER SEED OIL POWDER, MUSHROOM POWDER.

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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Essential Shake Drink Mix scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

Plant Proteins (Pea Protein, Hemp Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
Stabilizers & Gums (Organic Acacia Gum, Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Industrial Enzymes (Bromelain): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.

Within Protein Shakes & Meal Replacements, this product is more processed than about 17% of the 2,287 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Essential Shake Drink Mix's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Stevia Leaf Extract.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Sea Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sunflower Seed Oil Powder.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

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