Essentials Shake Drink Mix

Processing Score

8.3Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

8/10Excellent

The processing score reflects 38 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

838766011158

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size36 g

Amount per serving

Calories

140

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4g

Saturated Fat 0.5g

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 220mg

10%

Total Carbohydrate 6g

Dietary Fiber 4g

14%

Total Sugars 1g

Protein 20g

Vitamin D 100.1mcg

501%

Calcium 200mg

15%

Iron 3.6mg

20%

Potassium 340mg

* 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

22 listed · 3 flagged for review

PEA PROTEIN, FLAXSEED, COCOA POWDER (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), NATURAL FLAVORS, ORGANIC ACACIA GUM, HEMP PROTEIN, BROCCOLI POWDER, PEA STARCH, BEET ROOT POWDER, 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, XANTHAN GUM, 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 Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Essentials Shake Drink Mix scores Ultra-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.
Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa Powder (Processed With Alkali)): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Stabilizers & Gums (Organic Acacia Gum, Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Industrial Enzymes (Bromelain): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.

Within Protein Shakes & Meal Replacements, this product is more processed than about 46% 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 Essentials 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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