Ensure

Max Protein Nutrition Shake Cafe Mocha, 11 fl oz

Name: Max Protein Nutrition Shake Cafe Mocha, 11 fl oz
Brand: Ensure
Rating: 3.2 (1 reviews)

What We Researched

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

Product Score Fair

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

Ingredient	Amount	% DV
Potassium	410 mg	12%
Vitamin A	0	25%
Vitamin C	0	45%
Calcium	0	60%
Iron	0	<1%
Vitamin D	0	25%
Vitamin E	0	50%
Vitamin K	0	30%
Thiamin	0	15%
Riboflavin	0	25%
Niacin	0	30%
Vitamin B6	0	25%
Folate	0	40%
Vitamin B12	0	20%
Biotin	0	30%
Pantothenic Acid	0	15%
Phosphorus	0	30%
Iodine	0	25%
Magnesium	0	6%
Zinc	0	45%
Selenium	0	20%
Manganese	0	30%
Chromium	0	50%
Molybdenum	0	25%
Chloride	0	6%

Bioavailability Very Good

Absorption Rating

Potassium Good
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
Manganese Good
Chromium Fair
Molybdenum Good
Chloride Good

Other Ingredients Good

Fillers & Additives

Water
Milk Protein Concentrate Medium
Colombian coffee extract
Calcium caseinate; less than 0.5% of: Inulin
Corn Maltodextrin
Cellulose Gel
Sunflower Oil
Natural and Artificial Flavor
Potassium Phosphate
Sodium Phosphate
Salt
Cellulose Gum
Sodium Ascorbate
Sucralose
Acesulfame Potassium
Carrageenan Medium
DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate
Niacinamide
Zinc Gluconate
Calcium Pantothenate
Vitamin A Palmitate
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
Thiamine Hydrochloride
Riboflavin
Manganese Gluconate
Beta-Carotene
Folic Acid
Biotin
Chromium Chloride
Potassium Iodide
Phylloquinone
Sodium Molybdate
Sodium Selenite
Vitamin D3
Vitamin B12

Efficacy Very Poor

Dosage Analysis

Potassium 410 mg 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
Manganese 0 Under-dosed
Chromium 0 Under-dosed
Molybdenum 0 Under-dosed
Chloride 0 Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calories	150
Calories from Fat	15
Total Fat	1.5 g	2%
Saturated Fat	0.5	3%
Trans Fat	0 g
Cholesterol	25 mg	8%
Sodium	230 mg	10%
Potassium	410 mg	12%
Total Carbohydrate	6 g	2%
Dietary Fiber	2 g	8%
Sugars	1 g
Protein	30 g	60%
Vitamin A	0	25%
Vitamin C	0	45%
Calcium	0	60%
Iron	0	<1%
Vitamin D	0	25%
Vitamin E	0	50%
Vitamin K	0	30%
Thiamin	0	15%
Riboflavin	0	25%
Niacin	0	30%
Vitamin B6	0	25%
Folate	0	40%
Vitamin B12	0	20%
Biotin	0	30%
Pantothenic Acid	0	15%
Phosphorus	0	30%
Iodine	0	25%
Magnesium	0	6%
Zinc	0	45%
Selenium	0	20%
Manganese	0	30%
Chromium	0	50%
Molybdenum	0	25%
Chloride	0	6%

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.

Colombian coffee extract Unknown

Calcium caseinate; less than 0.5% of: Inulin Unknown

Corn Maltodextrin Safe

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

Cellulose Gel Generally_safe

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

Sunflower Oil Safe

Helps dissolve and absorb fat-soluble vitamins.

Natural and Artificial Flavor Generally_safe

It is used to improve the taste of the product.

Potassium Phosphate Generally_safe

It is used to maintain a stable pH in the supplement.

Sodium Phosphate Generally_safe

It is used to maintain pH levels.

Salt Safe

It is used as a flavoring agent.

Cellulose Gum Safe

Thickens and stabilizes supplement formulations.

Sodium Ascorbate Safe

It helps to stabilize the pH and prevent oxidation.

Sucralose Generally_safe

Adds sweetness to chewables, gummies, and powdered supplements without calories.

Acesulfame Potassium Generally_safe

It is used to provide sweetness without adding calories.

Carrageenan Caution

Used to thicken and stabilize liquid and gel supplements.

DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate Generally_safe

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

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.

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Safe

It is used as a source of vitamin B6.

Thiamine Hydrochloride Safe

It is included as a source of vitamin B1.

Riboflavin Safe

It is used as a source of vitamin B2.

Manganese Gluconate Generally_safe

It is used as a source of manganese.

Beta-Carotene Safe

Provides natural color and additional nutritional value.

Folic Acid Safe

It is used as a source of folate.

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.

Phylloquinone Safe

It is added as a source of vitamin K.

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.

Vitamin B12 Safe

It is included for its nutritional value.

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 Max Protein Nutrition Shake Cafe Mocha, 11 fl oz a good supplement?

Ensure Max Protein Nutrition Shake Cafe Mocha, 11 fl oz received a product quality score of 64/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, suggesting some areas that could be improved. The product contains 36 active ingredients with 4 servings per container. Of the 35 inactive ingredients, 18 are rated safe and 1 are flagged for review.

What are the ingredients in Ensure Max Protein Nutrition Shake Cafe Mocha, 11 fl oz?

Ensure Max Protein Nutrition Shake Cafe Mocha, 11 fl oz contains 36 active ingredients: Calories (150), Calories from Fat (15), Total Fat (1.5 g), Saturated Fat (0.5), Trans Fat (0 g), Cholesterol (25 mg), and 30 more. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

Is Ensure Max Protein Nutrition Shake Cafe Mocha, 11 fl oz safe to take?

Ensure Max Protein Nutrition Shake Cafe Mocha, 11 fl oz has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Of 35 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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