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Quest High Vanilla Protein Milkshake

Common questions

Is Quest High Vanilla Protein Milkshake healthy?

Quest High Vanilla Protein Milkshake scores 25/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. This product is heavily processed and contains multiple industrial additives, including vegetable oils high in omega-6 fatty acids, which can promote inflammation.

Does Quest High Vanilla Protein Milkshake contain seed oils?

Yes — Scout's ingredient analysis flags seed oils in Quest High Vanilla Protein Milkshake, and that is reflected in its score.

How processed is Quest High Vanilla Protein Milkshake?

Quest High Vanilla Protein Milkshake is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

How does Quest High Vanilla Protein Milkshake compare to other protein powders?

Quest High Vanilla Protein Milkshake ranks #52 of 55 protein powders in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Heart & Soil Grass Fed Whey Protein at 96/100.

Which ingredients drive Quest High Vanilla Protein Milkshake's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Vegetable Oil, Natural flavors, Sucralose 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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Quest High Vanilla Protein Milkshake

Quest
Contains seed oils
25 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 3
Owned by The Simply Good Foods Company
Category Protein Powders
Summary

This product is heavily processed and contains multiple industrial additives, including vegetable oils high in omega-6 fatty acids, which can promote inflammation. The presence of artificial sweeteners like sucralose and synthetic additives such as sodium polyphosphate and trisodium phosphate raises concerns about potential health impacts. Despite its high protein content, the overall formulation relies on processed ingredients with minimal nutritional benefits.

Key ingredients 8

Vegetable Oil
Very Bad

Sources: sunflower, canola, and/or soybean oil. This vegetable oil is highly processed and contains unhealthy fats, which can be a concern for some consumers.

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Natural flavors
Bad

Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic constituents.

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Sucralose
Bad

Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.

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Ultrafiltered nonfat milk
Neutral

Ultrafiltered nonfat milk provides protein and calcium without added fats, making it a basic dairy ingredient.

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Salt
Neutral

Salt is a common seasoning that enhances flavor but should be consumed in moderation.

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Sodium polyphosphate
Neutral

This additive is used as a preservative and stabilizer, generally recognized as safe in small quantities.

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Lecithin
Neutral

Sources: sunflower, canola, and/or soy lecithin. Lecithin acts as an emulsifier to improve texture and mixing, and is commonly used in processed foods.

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Gellan gum
Neutral

Gellan gum is a thickening agent that helps maintain product consistency and stability.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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