Ensure Plus Nutrition Shake Strawberry, 6 Bottles supplement bottle
Ensure

Plus Nutrition Shake Strawberry, 6 Bottles

What We Researched
39 active ingredients analyzed · 42 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
Potassium 400 mg 11%
Total Carbohydrates 50 g 17%
Vitamin A 25%
Vitamin C 60%
Calcium 30%
Iron 25%
Vitamin D 80%
Vitamin E 30%
Vitamin K 25%
Thiamin 25%
Riboflavin 25%
Niacin 25%
Vitamin B6 25%
Folate 25%
Vitamin B12 25%
Biotin 25%
Pantothenic Acid 25%
Phosphorus 30%
Iodine 25%
Magnesium 25%
Zinc 25%
Selenium 30%
Copper 25%
Maganese 60%
Chromium 25%
Molybdenum 60%
Chloride 8%
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
  • Copper Fair
  • Chromium Fair
  • Molybdenum Good
  • Chloride Good
Other Ingredients Good

Fillers & Additives

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

Dosage Analysis

  • Potassium 400 mg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Calories 350
Calories from Fat 100
Total Fat 11 g 17%
Saturated Fat 1.5 g 5%
Trans Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4 g
Monounsaturated Fat 5 g
Cholesterol 10 mg 3%
Sodium 220 mg 9%
Potassium 400 mg 11%
Total Carbohydrates 50 g 17%
Dietary Fiber Less than 1 g < 4%
Sugars 20 g
Protein 13 g 26%
Vitamin A 25%
Vitamin C 60%
Calcium 30%
Iron 25%
Vitamin D 80%
Vitamin E 30%
Vitamin K 25%
Thiamin 25%
Riboflavin 25%
Niacin 25%
Vitamin B6 25%
Folate 25%
Vitamin B12 25%
Biotin 25%
Pantothenic Acid 25%
Phosphorus 30%
Iodine 25%
Magnesium 25%
Zinc 25%
Selenium 30%
Copper 25%
Maganese 60%
Chromium 25%
Molybdenum 60%
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.

Blend of vegetable oils (canola, corn) Unknown
Milk Protein Concentrate Generally_safe

It is used as a filler or protein source.

Soy Protein Isolate Generally_safe

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

less than 0.5% of: Natural & artificial flavor Unknown
Nonfat milk Unknown
Magnesium Phosphate Safe

It is used as a source of magnesium.

Sodium Citrate Safe

Stabilizes pH and helps maintain ingredient effectiveness.

Soy Lecithin Safe

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

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.

Calcium Phosphate Generally_safe

It is used as a filler and anticaking agent in supplements.

Potassium Chloride Safe

It is used to provide potassium, an essential mineral.

Choline Chloride Generally_safe

It is used as a source of choline.

Ascorbic Acid Safe

Prevents oxidation and provides vitamin C.

Salt Safe

It is used as a flavoring agent.

Cellulose Gum Safe

Thickens and stabilizes supplement formulations.

Carrageenan Caution

Used to thicken and stabilize liquid and gel supplements.

Potassium Hydroxide Caution

It is used to adjust the pH.

Ferrous Sulfate Generally_safe

It is used as a source of iron.

DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate Generally_safe

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

Zinc Sulfate Generally_safe

It is used to supplement zinc intake.

Niacinamide Safe

It is included for its potential health benefits.

Manganese Sulfate Generally_safe

It provides a source of manganese.

Calcium Pantothenate Safe

It provides a source of vitamin B5.

Red #3 Unknown
Copper Sulfate Generally_safe

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

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.

Chromium Chloride Generally_safe

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

Folic Acid Safe

It is used as a source of folate.

Sodium Molybdate Generally_safe

It is used to supplement molybdenum intake.

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.

Phylloquinone Safe

It is added as a source of vitamin K.

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
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 Plus Nutrition Shake Strawberry, 6 Bottles a good supplement?

Ensure Plus Nutrition Shake Strawberry, 6 Bottles received a product quality score of 45/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating several areas of concern that consumers should review. The product contains 39 active ingredients with 6 servings per container. Of the 42 inactive ingredients, 19 are rated safe and 2 are flagged for review.

What are the ingredients in Ensure Plus Nutrition Shake Strawberry, 6 Bottles?

Ensure Plus Nutrition Shake Strawberry, 6 Bottles contains 39 active ingredients: Calories (350), Calories from Fat (100), Total Fat (11 g), Saturated Fat (1.5 g), Trans Fat (0 g), Polyunsaturated Fat (4 g), and 33 more. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

Is Ensure Plus Nutrition Shake Strawberry, 6 Bottles safe to take?

Ensure Plus Nutrition Shake Strawberry, 6 Bottles has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Of 42 inactive ingredients, 19 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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