Vanilla Shake

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Common questions

Is Vanilla Shake healthy?

Vanilla Shake scores 62/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This protein powder contains high-quality whey protein concentrate, which is beneficial for muscle repair and growth.

How processed is Vanilla Shake?

Vanilla Shake is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Vanilla Shake's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Whey Protein Concentrate counts in its favor; Modified Food Starch, Sugar, Natural Flavors are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Vanilla Shake

Optavia Assend
Bioengineered
62 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 3
Owned by Medifast, Inc.
Category Protein Powders
Summary

This protein powder contains high-quality whey protein concentrate, which is beneficial for muscle repair and growth. However, it includes added sugar and natural flavors, which are less desirable due to potential health impacts and lack of transparency. The presence of sunflower lecithin as an emulsifier is a minor concern, but overall, the product maintains a reasonable balance between beneficial and less desirable ingredients.

Key ingredients 11

Whey Protein Concentrate
Good

High-quality dairy protein that provides a complete amino acid profile to support muscle recovery and growth.

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Soluble Corn Fiber
Neutral

A processed dietary fiber often added to boost fiber content and improve texture.

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Gum Arabic
Neutral

Natural dietary fiber and stabilizer derived from acacia trees, generally well tolerated.

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Potassium Chloride
Neutral

Mineral salt used as a source of potassium and a salt substitute.

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Calcium Carbonate
Neutral

Common dietary mineral supplement used to provide calcium.

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Sunflower Lecithin
Neutral

Emulsifier derived from sunflower seeds used to improve texture and mixing.

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Salt
Neutral

Used for flavor enhancement and sodium replenishment.

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Steviol Glycosides
Neutral

Natural zero-calorie sweetener derived from the stevia plant with no significant health concerns.

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Modified Food Starch
Bad

Chemically modified starch additive.

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Sugar
Bad

Added sweetener that provides empty calories and can negatively impact blood sugar levels when consumed in excess.

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Natural Flavors
Bad

Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic constituents.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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