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Take-a-Whey

Take-a-Whey Blend Vanilla Ice Cream (900 g)

Take-a-Whey Blend Vanilla Ice Cream (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: 112
TotalFat: 2g
SaturatedFat: 0.9g
Sodium: 0.18g
TotalCarbohydrates: 4.5g
DietaryFiber: 0.3g
TotalSugars: 4g
AddedSugars: Not Specified
Protein: 19g
‎👋 Assessment: Good protein concentration relative to serving size. However, sugars are high, and the presence of processed fats and sweeteners reduces its nutritional quality. Protein-focused but substantially compromised by additives and sugars

👋 Protein: Strong (19g per 28g)
👋 Fat: Moderate (2g), saturated fat present (0.9g)
👋 Carbohydrates: Moderate (4.5g)
👋 Fiber: Very low (0.3g)
👋 Sugars: High (4g)
👋 Sodium: Moderate (0.18g)

Ingredients

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Whey protein concentrate (milk), fructose, L-lysine, L-alanine, whey powder (milk), whey protein isolate (milk), flavorings, L-glutamine, creamer (refined fractionated palm oil, lactose, milk protein), thickeners (xanthan gum, guar gum), sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame-K), emulsifier (soy lecithin).

‏‏‎ ‎👋 Presence of palm oil-based creamer, sucralose, acesulfame-K, and added sugars downgrade the product heavily, despite a strong protein base.

What We Like & What to Watch For

‎👍 Good protein quantity, Amino acid support

‎🙄 High sugar, Artificial sweeteners, Highly processed fats

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Allergan

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

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Taste Profile

‎😋 Vanilla, Creamy, Sweet‏‏

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Ideal Use

‎✍️ Occasional protein supplementation for non-strict consumers
Targeted at users valuing flavor and price over ingredient purity

🤝 Protein enrichment with added amino acids (L-alanine, L-glutamine)

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Protein & Energy Source

‎💪 Whey protein concentrate, whey protein isolate‎

‎‎‎✊ Protein + Sugar + Fat

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Diet Profile

‎🤘 HighProtein, LowSodium, LowFat, Vegetarian‎

Is it for you?

Athlete: Not ideal due to sugars and additives
BusyProfessional: Convenient but not clean-label
Diabetic: Not suitable due to fructose and high sugar
EnduranceAthlete: Useful post-exercise for calories; poor for clean recovery
FrequentTraveler: Portable but indulgent
KidFriendly: Not suitable due to sweeteners
Parent: Moderate use; caution for younger children
SeniorCitizen: High sugar and sodium caution
NaturalLifestyleBuyer: Strongly unsuitable
WellnessSeeker: Fails clean-health standards
WholeFoodPurist: Not aligned with natural nutrition
WeightLossSeeker: Counterproductive due to high sugars

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Why E?

Although it provides 19g of protein per 28g serving, the product is high in sugars (4g), includes palm oil-based creamers, maltodextrin-like additives, and artificial sweeteners. These factors make it highly processed and not ideal for health-conscious users.

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, Due to fructose and other sugars present‎‎ ‎

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

Good Ingredients

Whey Protein Isolate: High-purity protein source

Permissible Ingredients

Xanthan Gum: Processed thickener; safe but not natural
Guar Gum: Plant-based thickener
Soy Lecithin: Common emulsifier; moderately processed

Cautionary Ingredients

Palm Oil (Refined Fractionated): Highly processed fat source with high saturated fat
Fructose: Added sugar with high glycemic load
Sucralose: Artificial sweetener; potential gut health impact
Acesulfame-K: Artificial sweetener; controversial for health
Artificial Flavor: Synthetic flavoring agent

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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