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Take-a-Whey

Take-a-Whey Blend Chocolate Milkshake (900 g)

Take-a-Whey Blend Chocolate Milkshake (900 g)

Company's Description

The Whey Protein blend from Take-a-Whey is an easy way to add protein to your daily diet. This shake contains 18 grams of protein per serving. Proteins contribute to the growth and maintenance of muscle mass. Drink a Take-a-Whey protein shake after your workout or at any other time of the day to supplement your diet.

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Chiggie Analysis

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Serving

‎🖖 28g‎

Nutrition

Calories: 111
TotalFat: 2.2g
SaturatedFat: 0.9g
Sodium: 0.10g
TotalCarbohydrates: 4.2g
DietaryFiber: 0.8g
TotalSugars: 3.8g
AddedSugars: Not Specified
Protein: 18.2g
‎👋 Assessment: Good protein density relative to scoop size, but sugar is fairly high (3.8g), and the use of refined fats and artificial ingredients affects health quality negatively. Protein-focused but heavily compromised by processing and added sugars.

👋 Protein: Good (18.2g per 28g)
👋 Fat: Moderate (2.2g), saturated fat (0.9g)
👋 Carbohydrates: Moderate (4.2g)
👋 Fiber: Low (0.8g)
👋 Sugars: High (3.8g)
👋 Sodium: Low (0.10g)

Ingredients

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Whey protein concentrate (contains soy, milk lactose), low-fat cocoa powder (with soy lecithin), fructose, glycine, L-alanine, sweet whey powder (milk, lactose), whey protein isolate (milk, lactose), L-glutamine, creamer (refined fractionated palm oil, milk protein, lactose), thickeners (guar gum, xanthan gum), L-lysine HCL, full cream milk powder (milk lactose), flavorings, sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame-K).

‏‏‎ ‎👋 Too many processed ingredients, including refined palm oils, artificial sweeteners, soy lecithin, and added sugars. This negatively impacts the health quality despite good protein sourcing.

What We Like & What to Watch For

‎👍 High protein, Includes beneficial amino acids

‎🙄 High sugar, Processed oils, Artificial sweeteners

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Allergan

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

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Taste Profile

‎😋 Chocolate, Creamy, Sweet‏‏

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Ideal Use

‎✍️ For occasional use when flavor and convenience are prioritized over clean eating.
Not recommended for strict health or clean nutrition goals.

🤝 Provides amino acids like L-lysine, L-glutamine, and L-alanine

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Protein & Energy Source

‎💪 Whey protein concentrate and isolate‎

‎‎‎✊ Protein + Sugar + Fat

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Diet Profile

‎🤘 HighProtein, LowSodium, LowFat, Vegetarian‎

Is it for you?

Athlete: Not ideal due to added sugars and artificial ingredients
BusyProfessional: Convenient, but not optimal for daily consumption
Diabetic: Not suitable due to sugar and fructose content
EnduranceAthlete: Acceptable for post-workout carbs and protein, but with caution
FrequentTraveler: Portable and shelf-stable
KidFriendly: Not ideal due to artificial sweeteners
Parent: Moderate use, not for regular consumption
SeniorCitizen: Moderate use; sugar and fat concerns
NaturalLifestyleBuyer: Unsuitable due to artificial content
WellnessSeeker: Fails clean and holistic wellness standards
WholeFoodPurist: Not suitable
WeightLossSeeker: Suboptimal due to sugar and caloric density

Still Curious?

Why E?

While offering 18.2g protein per 28g scoop, the product contains 3.8g sugar, refined palm oil-based creamers, artificial sweeteners, and a high degree of processing, making it unsuitable for clean nutrition.

Dietary Analysis

HighProtein: Yes
HighFiber: No
LowSugar: No
LowSodium: Yes
LowFat: Yes
GlutenFree: Not Specified
Vegan: No
Vegetarian: Yes
KetoFriendly: No
PaleoFriendly: No

Glycemic Index Estimation

~60, Presence of fructose and 3.8g of sugar increases glycemic impact‎‎ ‎

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

Good Ingredients

Whey Protein Isolate: High-quality, low-carb protein source

Permissible Ingredients

Xanthan Gum: Common processed thickener
Guar Gum: Plant-based but processed stabilizer
Soy Lecithin: Processed emulsifier derived from soy

Cautionary Ingredients

Refined Fractionated Palm Oil: Highly processed fat; not ideal for health
Sucralose: Artificial sweetener with gut microbiome concerns
Acesulfame-K: Artificial sweetener with debated long-term safety
Fructose: Added sugar with high glycemic index
Artificial Flavor: Synthetic flavor additive; not clean label

Artificial Ingredients

SweetenersUsed: Sucralose, Acesulfame-K
Additives: Xanthan gum, Guar gum, Palm oil, Soy lecithin
ArtificialColors: Not Listed
ArtificialFlavors: Yes
ArtificialPreservatives: Not Specified
Artificial Color Free Artificial Preservative Free Busy Professional Friendly Frequent Traveler Glucose Syrup Free High Protein Highly Processed Late Night Snack Low Fat Low Sodium Muscle Builder Nut Free Office Friendly Office Snack On-the-Go Post-Workout 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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