Ensure Max Protein Nutrition Shake Milk Chocolate, 11 fl oz Each / Pack of 4 supplement bottle
Ensure

Max Protein Nutrition Shake Milk Chocolate, 11 fl oz Each / Pack of 4

What We Researched
40 active ingredients analyzed · 39 inactive ingredients decoded · 1 retailer compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
52
Product Score Poor

Product Analysis

Transparency Poor

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin D 11 mcg 60%
Calcium 650 mg 50%
Iron 2.7 mg 15%
Potassium 380 mg 8%
Vitamin A 30%
Vitamin C 50%
Vitamin E 25%
Vitamin K 20%
Thiamin 25%
Riboflavin 45%
Niacin 50%
Vitamin B6 30%
Folate (60 mcg Folic Acid) 25%
Vitamin B12 25%
Biotin 25%
Pantothenic Acid 35%
Phosphorus 40%
Iodine 30%
Magnesium 35%
Zinc 45%
Selenium 45%
Copper 40%
Manganese 25%
Chromium 35%
Molybdenum 45%
Chloride 10%
Choline 15%
Bioavailability Very Good

Absorption Rating

  • Vitamin D Good
  • Calcium Good
  • Iron Fair
  • Potassium Good
  • Vitamin A Good
  • Vitamin C Fair
  • Vitamin E Good
  • Vitamin K Good
  • Thiamin Good
  • Riboflavin Good
  • Niacin Good
  • Vitamin B6 Fair
  • Folate (60 mcg Folic Acid) Fair
  • Vitamin B12 Fair
  • Biotin Good
  • Pantothenic Acid Good
  • Phosphorus Good
  • Iodine Good
  • Magnesium Good
  • Zinc Fair
  • Selenium Good
  • Copper Fair
  • Manganese Good
  • Chromium Fair
  • Molybdenum Good
  • Chloride Good
  • Choline Poor
Other Ingredients Good

Fillers & Additives

  • Water
  • Milk Protein Concentrate Medium
  • Calcium Caseinate
  • Cocoa Powder (Processed with Alkali)
  • Soluble Corn Fiber
  • Short-chain fructooligosaccharides
  • Natural and Artificial Flavor
  • High Oleic Sunflower Oil
  • Salt
  • Cellulose Gel
  • Acesulfame Potassium
  • Cellulose Gum
  • Sucralose
  • Carrageenan Medium
  • Magnesium Phosphate
  • Sodium Ascorbate
  • Potassium Phosphate
  • Sodium Phosphate
  • Choline Chloride
  • Potassium Hydroxide Low
  • Zinc Sulfate
  • DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate
  • Ferrous Sulfate
  • Niacinamide
  • Calcium Pantothenate
  • Manganese Sulfate
  • Copper Sulfate
  • Thiamine Hydrochloride
  • Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
  • Riboflavin
  • Vitamin A Palmitate
  • Folic Acid
  • Phylloquinone
  • Sodium Molybdate
  • Potassium Iodide
  • Sodium Selenate
  • Vitamin D3
  • Biotin
  • Vitamin B12
Efficacy Poor

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin D 11 mcg Under-dosed
  • Calcium 650 mg Effective
  • Iron 2.7 mg Under-dosed
  • Potassium 380 mg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Calories 150
Total Fat 1.5 g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.5 g 3%
Trans Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.5 g
Cholesterol 20 mg 7%
Sodium 250 mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 7 g 3
Dietary Fiber 4 g 14%
Total Sugars 1 g
Incl. 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein
Vitamin D 11 mcg 60%
Calcium 650 mg 50%
Iron 2.7 mg 15%
Potassium 380 mg 8%
Vitamin A 30%
Vitamin C 50%
Vitamin E 25%
Vitamin K 20%
Thiamin 25%
Riboflavin 45%
Niacin 50%
Vitamin B6 30%
Folate (60 mcg Folic Acid) 25%
Vitamin B12 25%
Biotin 25%
Pantothenic Acid 35%
Phosphorus 40%
Iodine 30%
Magnesium 35%
Zinc 45%
Selenium 45%
Copper 40%
Manganese 25%
Chromium 35%
Molybdenum 45%
Chloride 10%
Choline 15%

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.

Calcium Caseinate Generally_safe

It is used as a protein source and filler.

Cocoa Powder (Processed with Alkali) Generally_safe

It is used to add color and flavor to the supplement.

Soluble Corn Fiber Generally_safe

It is used as a filler or prebiotic fiber source.

Short-chain fructooligosaccharides Unknown
Natural and Artificial Flavor Generally_safe

It is used to improve the taste of the product.

High Oleic Sunflower Oil Generally_safe

It is used as a carrier oil or emollient.

Salt Safe

It is used as a flavoring agent.

Cellulose Gel Generally_safe

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

Acesulfame Potassium Generally_safe

It is used to provide sweetness without adding calories.

Cellulose Gum Safe

Thickens and stabilizes supplement formulations.

Sucralose Generally_safe

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

Carrageenan Caution

Used to thicken and stabilize liquid and gel supplements.

Magnesium Phosphate Safe

It is used as a source of magnesium.

Sodium Ascorbate Safe

It helps to stabilize the pH and prevent oxidation.

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.

Choline Chloride Generally_safe

It is used as a source of choline.

Potassium Hydroxide Caution

It is used to adjust the pH.

Zinc Sulfate Generally_safe

It is used to supplement zinc intake.

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.

Calcium Pantothenate Safe

It provides a source of vitamin B5.

Manganese Sulfate Generally_safe

It provides a source of manganese.

Copper Sulfate Generally_safe

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

Thiamine Hydrochloride Safe

It is included as a source of vitamin B1.

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Safe

It is used as a source of vitamin B6.

Riboflavin Safe

It is used as a source of vitamin B2.

Vitamin A Palmitate Generally_safe

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

Folic Acid Safe

It is used as a source of folate.

Phylloquinone Safe

It is added as a source of vitamin K.

Sodium Molybdate Generally_safe

It is used to supplement molybdenum intake.

Potassium Iodide Generally_safe

It provides iodine, an essential mineral.

Sodium Selenate Generally_safe

It is used as a source of selenium.

Vitamin D3 Safe

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

Biotin Safe

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

Vitamin B12 Safe

It is included for its nutritional value.

Price Comparison

Price History

Tracked across major retailers. Updated periodically.

$19$18$17$16$15 Mar 12 $17.09
Vitacost

Prices shown at time of last check. Click a retailer to see current price. GoodSupp is not affiliated with any retailer.

Brand Trust Report
Ensure

Founded 1973 · Columbus, Ohio, United States · 9 products · ensure.com/

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
Related Supplements
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ensure Max Protein Nutrition Shake Milk Chocolate, 11 fl oz Each / Pack of 4 a good supplement?

Ensure Max Protein Nutrition Shake Milk Chocolate, 11 fl oz Each / Pack of 4 received a product quality score of 52/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating several areas of concern that consumers should review. The product contains 40 active ingredients with 4 servings per container. Of the 39 inactive ingredients, 15 are rated safe and 2 are flagged for review.

What are the ingredients in Ensure Max Protein Nutrition Shake Milk Chocolate, 11 fl oz Each / Pack of 4?

Ensure Max Protein Nutrition Shake Milk Chocolate, 11 fl oz Each / Pack of 4 contains 40 active ingredients: Calories (150), Total Fat (1.5 g), Saturated Fat (0.5 g), Trans Fat (0 g), Polyunsaturated Fat (0 g), Monounsaturated Fat (0.5 g), and 34 more. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

Is Ensure Max Protein Nutrition Shake Milk Chocolate, 11 fl oz Each / Pack of 4 safe to take?

Ensure Max Protein Nutrition Shake Milk Chocolate, 11 fl oz Each / Pack of 4 has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Of 39 inactive ingredients, 15 are rated safe. 2 ingredients are flagged for review: Carrageenan, Potassium Hydroxide. '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.

Scan Any Supplement Instantly

Download GoodSupp to scan barcodes, check ingredient safety, and find the best supplements for your needs.

Disclaimer: GoodSupp provides independent supplement quality analysis for informational purposes only. Scores are generated algorithmically based on ingredient profiles, brand certifications, and public records. This is not medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting any supplement regimen. Product data is sourced from manufacturer labels and public databases. GoodSupp is not affiliated with any supplement brand.