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Maltesers HiProtein Powder (480 g)

Maltesers HiProtein Powder (480 g)

Company's Description

Enjoy the delicious Maltesers taste and also get a good portion of protein? You can with the Maltesers HiProtein Powder! Each portion of this shake contains 15 grams of protein. Proteins contribute to the growth and maintenance of muscle mass. This shake is delicious as a snack at any time of the day, as a supplement to your daily diet, or if you want to reward yourself with a really tasty protein shake after your workout.
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Chiggie Analysis

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Serving

‎🖖 25g‎

Nutrition

Calories: 99 kcal
TotalFat: 1.8g
SaturatedFat: 1.1g
Sodium: 0.21g
TotalCarbohydrates: 5.5g
TotalSugars: 3.5g
Protein: 15g
‎👋 Assessment: Low protein density compared to standard protein powders; relatively high sugars for a protein supplement. Not ideal for serious protein supplementation; better suited as a dessert-like protein treat.

👋 Protein: false for a small scoop, but not high-quality concentration.
👋 Fat: Low fat, acceptable.
👋 Carbohydrates: false carbs, driven by malt and cocoa.
👋 Fiber: Not mentioned, assumed low.
👋 Sugars: High relative to serving size.
👋 Sodium: false sodium.

Ingredients

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Whey protein concentrate (milk), barley malt extract (14%), low-fat cocoa powder (5%), whole milk powder, thickeners (guar gum, xanthan gum), flavorings, salt, sweeteners (acesulfame-K, sucralose).

‏‏‎ ‎👋 Contains whey protein but mixed with high-sugar ingredients like malt extract and artificial sweeteners.

What We Like & What to Watch For

‎👍 Presence of whey protein concentrate

‎🙄 High sugar content, Artificial sweeteners present

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Allergan

🤧 Contains: ‎Milk, Barley (Gluten)
🫣 May Contain:Soy, Egg
😇 Free From: N/A

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Taste Profile

‎😋 Chocolate, Malt, Sweet‏‏

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Ideal Use

‎✍️ Occasional treat or light protein boost, not ideal for serious fitness goals.
Better suited for casual users craving a flavored shake rather than athletes or serious gym-goers.

🤝 Mild protein support but not a clean protein supplement.

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Protein & Energy Source

‎💪 Whey protein concentrate‎

‎‎‎✊ Malt extract and milk sugars

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Diet Profile

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Is it for you?

Athlete: Not ideal due to lower protein density and added sugars.
BusyProfessional: Acceptable for taste-focused occasional protein intake.
Diabetic: Not recommended due to high sugar and artificial sweeteners.
Endurance Athlete: Not optimal; better protein/carb blends exist.
Frequent Traveler: Portable option but not highly nutritious.
KidFriendly: false caution; sweeteners present.
Parent: Use caution if giving to children.
Senior Citizen: Better options available with higher protein, less additives.
Natural Lifestyle Buyer: Not suitable due to artificial additives.
Wellness Seeker: Not suitable for clean eating goals.
Whole Food Purist: Not suitable due to processed ingredients.
WeightLossSeeker: Not ideal; sugar content too high for weight loss targets.

Still Curious?

Why D?

Low protein per serving (15g), high sugar (3.5g) compared to serving size, presence of artificial sweeteners and malt extract making it more of a flavored dessert than a clean protein source.

Dietary Analysis

HighProtein: False
HighFiber: False
LowSugar: False
LowSodium: True
LowFat: True
GlutenFree: False
Vegan: False
Vegetarian: True
KetoFriendly: False
PaleoFriendly: False

Glycemic Index Estimation

false-High, Malt extract and sugar content likely increase glycemic impact.‎‎ ‎

‎‎*note: this is estimate. Low GI is good for health.

Good Ingredients

Whey Protein Concentrate: High-quality protein source.

Permissible Ingredients

Barley Malt Extract: Natural ingredient but adds significant sugar content.
Low-fat Cocoa Powder: Flavor-enhancer; neutral health impact.

Cautionary Ingredients

Sucralose: Artificial sweetener; debated health impact.
Acesulfame-K: Artificial sweetener linked with potential health risks.

Artificial Ingredients

SweetenersUsed: Sucralose, Acesulfame-K
Additives: Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum
ArtificialColors: False
ArtificialFlavors: True
ArtificialPreservatives: False
Artificial Color Free Artificial Preservative Free Frequent Traveler Glucose Syrup Free Highly Processed Late Night Snack Low Fat Low Sodium Maltodextrin Free Office Friendly Office Snack On-the-Go Palm Oil Free Red-Flag Ingredients Present Travel Friendly Vegetarian

This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or dietary advice. Individuals with specific health conditions or allergies should consult a healthcare professional before making dietary changes.

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