V8, Protein Shake, Chocolate, Chocolate
Processing Score
9.3Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6/10Good
The processing score reflects 33 ingredients, including artificial flavoring and emulsifiers or gums. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol Listed
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
051000214324
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size296 ml
Amount per serving
Calories
200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g
4%
Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 160mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate 32g
12%
Dietary Fiber 3g
11%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 12g
Vitamin D 121.4mcg
607%
Calcium 500mg
38%
Iron 2.7mg
15%
* 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
24 listed · 3 flagged for reviewWATER, RECONSTITUTED VEGETABLE JUICE BLEND (WATER AND CONCENTRATE JUICES OF SWEET POTATOES, YELLOW CARROTS), SUGAR, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, SOLUBLE CORN FIBER, CANOLA OIL, CALCIUM CASEINATE (MILK), HONEY, PEA PROTEIN ISOLATE, CELLULOSE GEL, GELLAN GUM, WHOLE GRAIN BROWN RICE PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, SOY LECITHIN, CELLULOSE GUM, SALT, QUINOA FLOUR, CARRAGEENAN. VITAMIN AND MINERALS: DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE (VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE), VITAMIN B3 (NIACINAMIDE), VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN B1 (THIAMIN MONONITRATE), VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B2 RIBOFLAVIN), FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN K1 (PHYTONADIONE), VITAMIN B3, VITAMIN B12.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, V8, Protein Shake, Chocolate, Chocolate scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Milk Protein Concentrate, Soy Protein Isolate, Pea Protein Isolate, +1 more): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa Processed With Alkali): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Cellulose Gel, Gellan Gum, Cellulose Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
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 V8, Protein Shake, Chocolate, Chocolate'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: Sugar, Honey.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Canola Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Caseinate (Milk), Dipotassium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Carrageenan. Vitamin And Minerals: Dicalcium Phosphate (Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbate), Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide), Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin B1 (Thiamin Mononitrate), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Vitamin B2 Riboflavin), Folic Acid, Vitamin K1 (Phytonadione), Vitamin B3, and 1 more.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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