Ensure Original Nutrition Shake Milk Chocolate, 8 fl oz Each / Pack of 6 supplement bottle
Ensure

Original Nutrition Shake Milk Chocolate, 8 fl oz Each / Pack of 6

What We Researched
41 active ingredients analyzed · 47 inactive ingredients decoded · 1 retailer compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
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Product Score Poor

Product Analysis

Transparency Poor

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
CholesterolLess than 5 mg <2%
Potassium 390 11%
Total Carbohydrates 33 g 11%
Vitamins
Vitamin A 25%
Vitamin C 50%
Vitamin D 50%
Vitamin E 25%
Vitamin K 25%
Thiamin 25%
Riboflavin 25%
Niacin 25%
Vitamin B6 25%
Folate 25%
Vitamin B12 25%
Biotin 25%
Pantothenic Acid 25%
Minerals
Calcium 30%
Iron 25%
Phosphorus 25%
Iodine 25%
Magnesium 25%
Zinc 30%
Selenium 30%
Copper 25%
Manganese 25%
Chromium 25%
Molybdenum 25%
Chloride 8%
Bioavailability Very Good

Absorption Rating

  • CholesterolLess than Fair
  • Potassium Good
  • Total Carbohydrates Fair
  • Vitamins Good
  • Vitamin A Good
  • Vitamin C 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
  • Minerals Fair
  • Calcium Good
  • Iron Fair
  • Phosphorus Good
  • Iodine Good
  • Magnesium Good
  • Zinc Fair
  • Selenium Good
  • Copper Fair
  • Manganese Good
  • Chromium Fair
  • Molybdenum Good
  • Chloride Good
Other Ingredients Poor

Fillers & Additives

  • Water
  • Corn Maltodextrin
  • Sugar
  • Milk Protein Concentrate Medium
  • Blend of vegetable oils (canola, corn)
  • Soy Protein Isolate
  • Cocoa Powder (Processed with Alkali)
  • Less than 0.5% of: Nonfat milk
  • Magnesium Phosphate
  • Potassium Citrate
  • Cellulose Gel
  • Natural & Artificial Flavor
  • Calcium Carbonate
  • Salt
  • Potassium Chloride
  • Sodium Citrate
  • Choline Chloride
  • Ascorbic Acid
  • Cellulose Gum
  • Monoglycerides
  • Soy Lecithin
  • Carrageenan Medium
  • Potassium Hydroxide Low
  • Turmeric
  • Liquid sucralose
  • Ferrous Sulfate
  • Zinc Sulfate
  • Acesulfame Potassium
  • DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate
  • Niacinamide
  • Calcium Pantothenate
  • Copper Sulfate
  • Manganese Sulfate
  • Chromium Chloride
  • Red 3 High
  • Thiamine chloride hydrochloride
  • Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
  • Vitamin A Palmitate
  • Riboflavin
  • Folic Acid
  • Biotin
  • Sodium Selenate
  • Potassium Iodide
  • Sodium Molybdate
  • Phylloquinone
  • Vitamin B12
  • Vitamin D3
Efficacy Very Poor

Dosage Analysis

  • Potassium 390 Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Calories 220
Calories from Fat 50
Total Fat 6 g 9%
Saturated Fat 1 g 5%
Trans Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3 g
CholesterolLess than 5 mg <2%
Sodium 190 mg 8%
Potassium 390 11%
Total Carbohydrates 33 g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1 g 4%
Sugars 15 g
Protein 9 g 18%
Vitamins
Vitamin A 25%
Vitamin C 50%
Vitamin D 50%
Vitamin E 25%
Vitamin K 25%
Thiamin 25%
Riboflavin 25%
Niacin 25%
Vitamin B6 25%
Folate 25%
Vitamin B12 25%
Biotin 25%
Pantothenic Acid 25%
Minerals
Calcium 30%
Iron 25%
Phosphorus 25%
Iodine 25%
Magnesium 25%
Zinc 30%
Selenium 30%
Copper 25%
Manganese 25%
Chromium 25%
Molybdenum 25%
Chloride 8%

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Water Safe

Dissolves and carries water-soluble ingredients.

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.

Milk Protein Concentrate Generally_safe

It is used as a filler or protein source.

Blend of vegetable oils (canola, corn) Unknown
Soy Protein Isolate Generally_safe

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

Cocoa Powder (Processed with Alkali) Generally_safe

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

Less than 0.5% of: Nonfat milk 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 Gel Generally_safe

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

Natural & Artificial Flavor Generally_safe

It is used to improve the taste of the supplement.

Calcium Carbonate Safe

Acts as a filler and provides supplemental calcium.

Salt Safe

It is used as a flavoring agent.

Potassium Chloride Safe

It is used to provide potassium, an essential mineral.

Sodium Citrate Safe

Stabilizes pH and helps maintain ingredient effectiveness.

Choline Chloride Generally_safe

It is used as a source of choline.

Ascorbic Acid Safe

Prevents oxidation and provides vitamin C.

Cellulose Gum Safe

Thickens and stabilizes supplement formulations.

Monoglycerides Unknown
Soy Lecithin Safe

Helps blend oil and water-based ingredients. Common allergen.

Carrageenan Caution

Used to thicken and stabilize liquid and gel supplements.

Potassium Hydroxide Caution

It is used to adjust the pH.

Turmeric Safe

Provides natural yellow color.

Liquid sucralose Unknown
Ferrous Sulfate Generally_safe

It is used as a source of iron.

Zinc Sulfate Generally_safe

It is used to supplement zinc intake.

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.

Niacinamide Safe

It is included for its potential health benefits.

Calcium Pantothenate Safe

It provides a source of vitamin B5.

Copper Sulfate Generally_safe

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

Manganese Sulfate Generally_safe

It provides a source of manganese.

Chromium Chloride Generally_safe

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

Red 3 Avoid

Adds cherry-red color to supplements.

Thiamine chloride hydrochloride Unknown
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Safe

It is used as a source of vitamin B6.

Vitamin A Palmitate Generally_safe

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

Riboflavin Safe

It is used as a source of vitamin B2.

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.

Sodium Selenate Generally_safe

It is used as a source of selenium.

Potassium Iodide Generally_safe

It provides iodine, an essential mineral.

Sodium Molybdate Generally_safe

It is used to supplement molybdenum intake.

Phylloquinone Safe

It is added as a source of vitamin K.

Vitamin B12 Safe

It is included for its nutritional value.

Vitamin D3 Safe

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

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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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ensure Original Nutrition Shake Milk Chocolate, 8 fl oz Each / Pack of 6 a good supplement?

Ensure Original Nutrition Shake Milk Chocolate, 8 fl oz Each / Pack of 6 received a product quality score of 32/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating several areas of concern that consumers should review. The product contains 41 active ingredients with 6 servings per container. Of the 47 inactive ingredients, 21 are rated safe and 2 are flagged for review.

What are the ingredients in Ensure Original Nutrition Shake Milk Chocolate, 8 fl oz Each / Pack of 6?

Ensure Original Nutrition Shake Milk Chocolate, 8 fl oz Each / Pack of 6 contains 41 active ingredients: Calories (220), Calories from Fat (50), Total Fat (6 g), Saturated Fat (1 g), Trans Fat (0 g), Polyunsaturated Fat (2 g), and 35 more. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

Is Ensure Original Nutrition Shake Milk Chocolate, 8 fl oz Each / Pack of 6 safe to take?

Ensure Original Nutrition Shake Milk Chocolate, 8 fl oz Each / Pack of 6 has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Of 47 inactive ingredients, 21 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.

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