Ensure

High Protein Nutrition Shake Vanilla 8 fl oz, 6 Bottles

Name: High Protein Nutrition Shake Vanilla 8 fl oz, 6 Bottles
Brand: Ensure
Rating: 3.1 (1 reviews)

What We Researched

35 active ingredients analyzed · 37 inactive ingredients decoded · 1 retailer compared · Last updated: Mar 2026

Product Score Fair

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

Ingredient	Amount	% DV
Potassium	170	5%
Total Carbohydrates	19 g	6%
Vitamin A	0	30%
Vitamin C	0	100%
Calcium	0	30%
Iron	0	40%
Vitamin D	0	120%
Vitamin E	0	90%
Vitamin K	0	30%
Thiamin	0	30%
Riboflavin	0	30%
Niacin	0	30%
Vitamin B6	0	30%
Folate	0	60%
Vitamin B12	0	30%
Biotin	0	30%
Pantothenic Acid	0	30%
Phosphorus	0	25%
Iodine	0	25%
Magnesium	0	20%
Zinc	0	35%
Selenium	0	30%
Maganese	0	30%
Chromium	0	40%
Molybdenum	0	40%

Bioavailability Very Good

Absorption Rating

Potassium Good
Total Carbohydrates Fair
Vitamin A Good
Vitamin C Fair
Calcium Good
Iron Fair
Vitamin D Good
Vitamin E Good
Vitamin K Good
Thiamin Good
Riboflavin Good
Niacin Good
Vitamin B6 Fair
Folate Fair
Vitamin B12 Fair
Biotin Good
Pantothenic Acid Good
Phosphorus Good
Iodine Good
Magnesium Good
Zinc Fair
Selenium Good
Chromium Fair
Molybdenum Good

Other Ingredients Good

Fillers & Additives

Water
Milk Protein Concentrate Medium
Corn Maltodextrin
Sugar
Soy Protein Isolate
Canola Oil
Less than 0.5% of: Natural & artificial flavor
Magnesium Phosphate
Potassium Citrate
Cellulose Gum
Sodium Ascorbate
Salt
Liquid sucralose
Carrageenan Medium
Cellulose Gel
Gellan Gum
Acesulfame Potassium
DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate
Ferrous Sulfate
Niacinamide
Zinc Gluconate
Calcium Pantothenate
Vitamin A Palmitate
Thiamine chloride hydrochloride
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
Riboflavin
Manganese Gluconate
Folic Acid
Beta-Carotene
Biotin
Chromium Chloride
Potassium Iodide
Phytonadione
Sodium Molybdate
Sodium Selenite
Vitamin D3
Cyanocobalamin

Efficacy Very Poor

Dosage Analysis

Potassium 170 Under-dosed
Vitamin A 0 Under-dosed
Vitamin C 0 Under-dosed
Calcium 0 Under-dosed
Iron 0 Under-dosed
Vitamin D 0 Under-dosed
Vitamin E 0 Under-dosed
Vitamin K 0 Under-dosed
Thiamin 0 Under-dosed
Riboflavin 0 Under-dosed
Niacin 0 Under-dosed
Vitamin B6 0 Under-dosed
Folate 0 Under-dosed
Vitamin B12 0 Under-dosed
Biotin 0 Under-dosed
Pantothenic Acid 0 Under-dosed
Phosphorus 0 Under-dosed
Iodine 0 Under-dosed
Magnesium 0 Under-dosed
Zinc 0 Under-dosed
Selenium 0 Under-dosed
Chromium 0 Under-dosed
Molybdenum 0 Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calories	160
Calories from Fat	50
Total Fat	2 g	3%
Saturated Fat	0.5 g	3%
Trans Fat	0
Cholesterol	20 mg	7%
Sodium	135 mg	6%
Potassium	170	5%
Total Carbohydrates	19 g	6%
Dietary Fiber less than	1 g	4%
Sugars	4 g
Protein	16 g	32%
Vitamin A	0	30%
Vitamin C	0	100%
Calcium	0	30%
Iron	0	40%
Vitamin D	0	120%
Vitamin E	0	90%
Vitamin K	0	30%
Thiamin	0	30%
Riboflavin	0	30%
Niacin	0	30%
Vitamin B6	0	30%
Folate	0	60%
Vitamin B12	0	30%
Biotin	0	30%
Pantothenic Acid	0	30%
Phosphorus	0	25%
Iodine	0	25%
Magnesium	0	20%
Zinc	0	35%
Selenium	0	30%
Maganese	0	30%
Chromium	0	40%
Molybdenum	0	40%

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Water Safe

Dissolves and carries water-soluble ingredients.

Milk Protein Concentrate Generally_safe

It is used as a filler or protein source.

Corn Maltodextrin Safe

It is used to add bulk and improve the flow of powdered supplements.

Sugar Generally_safe

Adds sweetness to chewable or gummy supplements.

Soy Protein Isolate Generally_safe

It is used as a filler to increase the bulk of a supplement.

Canola Oil Generally_safe

It can be used as a carrier oil or emollient.

Less than 0.5% of: Natural & artificial flavor Unknown

Magnesium Phosphate Safe

It is used as a source of magnesium.

Potassium Citrate Safe

It is used as a mineral supplement and buffer.

Cellulose Gum Safe

Thickens and stabilizes supplement formulations.

Sodium Ascorbate Safe

It helps to stabilize the pH and prevent oxidation.

Salt Safe

It is used as a flavoring agent.

Liquid sucralose Unknown

Carrageenan Caution

Used to thicken and stabilize liquid and gel supplements.

Cellulose Gel Generally_safe

It is used as a thickening agent to improve the texture of supplements.

Gellan Gum Safe

Creates gel structure in certain supplement forms.

Acesulfame Potassium Generally_safe

It is used to provide sweetness without adding calories.

DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate Generally_safe

It is used as a source of vitamin E and as an antioxidant.

Ferrous Sulfate Generally_safe

It is used as a source of iron.

Niacinamide Safe

It is included for its potential health benefits.

Zinc Gluconate Safe

It is used as a source of zinc.

Calcium Pantothenate Safe

It provides a source of vitamin B5.

Vitamin A Palmitate Generally_safe

It is added to supplements as a source of vitamin A.

Thiamine chloride hydrochloride Unknown

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Safe

It is used as a source of vitamin B6.

Riboflavin Safe

It is used as a source of vitamin B2.

Manganese Gluconate Generally_safe

It is used as a source of manganese.

Folic Acid Safe

It is used as a source of folate.

Beta-Carotene Safe

Provides natural color and additional nutritional value.

Biotin Safe

It is used for its potential benefits related to hair, skin, and nail health.

Chromium Chloride Generally_safe

It is added to supplements to provide chromium, an essential trace mineral.

Potassium Iodide Generally_safe

It provides iodine, an essential mineral.

Phytonadione Unknown

Sodium Molybdate Generally_safe

It is used to supplement molybdenum intake.

Sodium Selenite Generally_safe

It is added to supplements to provide selenium, an essential trace mineral.

Vitamin D3 Safe

It is added to supplements to provide vitamin D, which is essential for bone health and immune function.

Cyanocobalamin Safe

It is used as a source of vitamin B12.

Price Comparison

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Brand Trust Report

Transparency

2 claims

In House Testing — Claimed

Violation History

7 incidents

Recall Ensure NutriVigor Plant-Based Almond flavour Nutritional Shake2024-06-14Source

Fda Warning Unapproved new drug and adulterated dietary supplement (for Similac® Probiotic Tri-Blend).2023-10-24Source

Prop 65 Lead2022-06-27Source

Recall Powder formulas, including Similac, Alimentum and EleCare2022-02-17Source

Lawsuit Misrepresenting that its Ensure nutrition drinks are healthy despite their high sugar content.2022Source

Recall Ensure and other nutritional drinks2018-10-16Source

Lawsuit Falsely promising that Ensure® Muscle Health Shakes and Ensure® Clinical Strength Drinks will “help rebuild muscle and strength naturally lost over time”2015Source

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ensure High Protein Nutrition Shake Vanilla 8 fl oz, 6 Bottles a good supplement?

Ensure High Protein Nutrition Shake Vanilla 8 fl oz, 6 Bottles received a product quality score of 63/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, suggesting some areas that could be improved. The product contains 35 active ingredients with 6 servings per container. Of the 37 inactive ingredients, 18 are rated safe and 1 are flagged for review.

What are the ingredients in Ensure High Protein Nutrition Shake Vanilla 8 fl oz, 6 Bottles?

Ensure High Protein Nutrition Shake Vanilla 8 fl oz, 6 Bottles contains 35 active ingredients: Calories (160), Calories from Fat (50), Total Fat (2 g), Saturated Fat (0.5 g), Trans Fat (0), Cholesterol (20 mg), and 29 more. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

Is Ensure High Protein Nutrition Shake Vanilla 8 fl oz, 6 Bottles safe to take?

Ensure High Protein Nutrition Shake Vanilla 8 fl oz, 6 Bottles has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Of 37 inactive ingredients, 18 are rated safe. 1 ingredient is flagged for review: Carrageenan. 'Caution' doesn't mean dangerous — it indicates the ingredient has some considerations worth being aware of, such as potential sensitivities or ongoing research. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.

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