Ensure Max Protein Nutrition Shake vs Premier Protein Shake - Chocolate
Ensure Max Protein Nutrition Shake edges ahead on a protein + calorie + rating blend. Ensure Max Protein Nutrition Shake scores higher in that blend because it offers a lighter calorie hit (150 vs 160), more protein per 100 calories (20.0g vs 18.8g), the stronger user rating (4.6 vs undefined).
Full side-by-side of protein, calories, macros, and protein density for Ensure Max Protein Nutrition Shake and Premier Protein Shake - Chocolate below.
Ensure
Wins on: Calories, Sugar, Protein per 100 cal
Protein
30g
Calories
150
Protein per 100 cal
20.0g
Pros
- Lower calorie load: 150 calories vs 160.
- Better protein density: 20.0g protein per 100 calories.
- Stronger shopper rating: 4.6 vs 0.0.
Cons
- There is no major downside in this head-to-head, so the choice comes down to taste and retailer preference.
Premier Protein
Protein
30g
Calories
160
Protein per 100 cal
18.8g
Pros
- Competitive overall macros for a protein drinks option.
Cons
- Higher calorie count: 160 vs 150.
- Lower protein density than Ensure Max Protein Nutrition Shake (18.8g vs 20.0g protein per 100 calories).
| Metric | Ensure Max Protein Nutrition Shake | Premier Protein Shake - Chocolate |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 30g | 30g |
| Calories | 150Best | 160 |
| Sugar | 1gBest | — |
| Fiber | — | — |
| Sodium | — | — |
| Carbs | — | — |
| Fat | — | — |
| Protein per 100 cal | 20.0gBest | 18.8g |
“Healthier” depends on your goal — here’s the real winner on every number we track, so two people with different priorities can both get the right answer.
- Protein: it's a real tie — both at 30g.
- Calories: Ensure Max Protein Nutrition Shake wins, 150 vs 160.
- Sugar: Ensure Max Protein Nutrition Shake wins, 1g vs —.
- Protein per 100 cal: Ensure Max Protein Nutrition Shake wins, 20.0g vs 18.8g.
Ensure Max Protein Nutrition Shake edges ahead on a protein + calorie + rating blend.
Ensure Max Protein Nutrition Shake scores higher in that blend because it offers a lighter calorie hit (150 vs 160), more protein per 100 calories (20.0g vs 18.8g), the stronger user rating (4.6 vs undefined). This blend won’t match your priorities if sugar, carbs, or diet fit matter more to you than protein, calories, and rating.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ensure Max Protein Nutrition Shake and Premier Protein Shake - Chocolate both deliver 30g of protein per serving.
Ensure Max Protein Nutrition Shake is the lighter option at 150 calories, compared with 160 calories for the alternative.
Ensure Max Protein Nutrition Shake is the more protein-dense pick at about 20.0g of protein per 100 calories.
"Healthier" depends on your goal: Ensure Max Protein Nutrition Shake is lower in calories (150 vs 160). Neither is objectively the "healthiest" for everyone — see the pick-by-priority breakdown above, or try our free AI Snack Finder to get matched to your specific goal.
Ensure Max Protein Nutrition Shake edges ahead on a protein + calorie + rating blend. Ensure Max Protein Nutrition Shake scores higher in that blend because it offers a lighter calorie hit (150 vs 160), more protein per 100 calories (20.0g vs 18.8g), the stronger user rating (4.6 vs undefined). Because they are in the same category, this is a direct apples-to-apples comparison.
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