premier protein
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
premier protein by Premier Protein scores 8/10 for Heart Health based on very low saturated fat.
premier protein by Premier Protein provides 49 calories, 9.2g protein, 0.9g fat, and 1.5g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 18.8g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Heart Health, Muscle Building, Weight Loss health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding its nutritional aspects.
- ✓Very low calorie density at just 49 kcal per 100g, making it a good choice for volume eating.
- ✓Very low in saturated fat (0.3g per 100g), which is beneficial for cardiovascular health.
- ✓Minimal sugar content at just 0.3g per 100g.
- ⚠Contains 10 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.
Deep Analysis
premier protein by Premier Protein is a lower-calorie option in the protein shakes category at 49 kcal per 100g, compared to the category average of 101. Very low sugar at 0.3g per 100g — much better than the 1.7g category average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 49 kcal per 100g (category avg: 101)
- •Protein: 9.2g per 100g (category avg: 17.0g)
- •Sugars: 0.3g per 100g (category avg: 1.7g)
- •Fiber: 0.3g per 100g (category avg: 1.4g)
- •Saturated fat: 0.3g per 100g
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for people managing calorie intake or on a weight loss plan, people managing blood sugar levels.
Watch Out
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If premier protein doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for higher-protein alternatives for better satiety, higher-fiber choices for better digestive health, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the protein shakes category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
water, milk protein concentrate", calcium caseinate, cooda powder (processed with alkau contains 1% or less of the following: whey protein concentrate', high diec sunflower oil, natural and artificial flavors, inulin, cellulose gel and cellulose gum, salt, datem, sucralose, acesulfame potassium, carragenain, tripotassium phosphate, dipotassium phosphate, sodium polyphosphate, vitamin and mineral blend (sodium ascorbate [vitamin c), niacinamide, zinc amino acid chelate, dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate (vitamin e), calcium d-pantothenate, copper amino acid chelate, pyridoxine hydrochloride [vitamin b6), riboflavin [vitamin b2), thiamine mononitrate [vitamin b1), cholecalciferol [vitamin d3], folic acid, biotin, vitamin a palmitate, potassium iodide, chromium chloride, phytonadione [vitamin k), sodium molybdate, sodium selenite, cyanocobalamin (vitamin b12), ferric orthophosphate, manganese sulfate, magnesium phosphate contains milk, *source of protein ud gluten free 4384371534 p2t050001us0103 6, made in the usa from domestic and imported ingredients customer service (888) 836-8977 our protein blend comes from cows that are treated responsibly, without the artificial growth hormone rbst, *the fda has said no significant difference has been shown, and no test can now distinguish milk from rbst-treated and untreated cows, premier protein and e 2017 premier nutrition corporation, all rights reserved corporation, copyri energy for every day are registered trademarks of premier nutrition