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Essentials Shake Drink Mix, Vanilla

Processing Score
7.2Highly Processed
Nutrition Score
8/10Excellent

The processing score reflects 32 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.

Nutrition Highlights

Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source

Nutrient Alerts

High Sodium
Vega Essentials Shake Drink Mix, Vanilla Drink Mixes
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
838766111124
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size34 g
Amount per serving
Calories
130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g
5%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 220mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate 7g
3%
Dietary Fiber 4g
14%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 20g
Vitamin D 160.1mcg
800%
Calcium 150mg
12%
Iron 3.6mg
20%
Potassium 200mg
4%

* 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 · 2 flagged for review

PEA PROTEIN, FLAXSEED, PEA STARCH, ORGANIC ACACIA GUM, HEMP PROTEIN, BROCCOLI POWDER, XANTHAN GUM, INULIN (FROM CHICORY ROOT), KALE POWDER, MARINE ALGAE, STEVIA LEAF EXTRACT, ORGANIC SPIRULINA, QUINOA SPROUTS, DRIED FRUIT AND VEGETABLE BLEND (SPINACH, BROCCOLI, CARROT, BEET, TOMATO, APPLE, CRANBERRY, ORANGE, CHERRY, BLUEBERRY, STRAWBERRY, MUSHROOM), SEA SALT, BROMELAIN, SUNFLOWER SEED OIL POWDER, CARROT POWDER, ACEROLA CHERRY EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVOURS.

Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Essentials Shake Drink Mix, Vanilla 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.
  • Industrial Enzymes (Bromelain): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.

Within Drink Mixes, this product is more processed than about 30% of the 4,985 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, Vanilla'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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