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Core Power Vanilla
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Core Power Vanilla

Core Power
14 foz
Available at Foodtown
170
Calories
26g
Protein
5g
Sugars
260mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
34
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Core Power Vanilla is a ready-to-drink, 14 fl oz protein shake you’ll most often find in the refrigerated dairy or refrigerated sports nutrition aisle, shelved near other bottled protein drinks, flavored milks, and recovery beverages. It reads like a gym-bag staple: a branded plastic bottle with active-oriented copy promising 26 g of protein, electrolytes and the smooth taste of vanilla. Shoppers reach for it on mornings when they need a quick post-workout refuel, during busy workdays as a portable snack, or tucked into a cooler on road trips and training weekends. Brand positioning leans athletic and performance-driven — marketed to people who exercise regularly, lift weights, or want a convenient “recovery” option — and it carries the fairlife association of “ultra-filtered milk” that implies premium protein content. Label characteristics include health-forward claims (high protein, electrolytes, lactose-reduced via lactase), subtle “natural” language like natural flavors, and sweetener calls to action that appeal to calorie-conscious buyers; it is not marketed as organic and has no kid-focused cartoons or child-targeted branding. In plain terms, the product is processed: the milk is ultra-filtered and the formula contains stabilizers, thickeners and low-calorie sweeteners to create shelf-stable taste and texture. Sensory notes: creamy, slightly thick mouthfeel, pronounced vanilla sweetness with a smooth, milk-forward body; the thin-neck plastic bottle is grab-and-go friendly and often consumed cold right from the fridge or shaken and sipped after a workout as part of a quick recovery ritual.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 14 oz
Servings per Container: 1
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium260mg11%
Total Carbohydrate6g2%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars5g
Protein26g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Filtered, Lowfat, Grade, A, Milk,, Contains, Less, Than, 1%, Of:, Natural, Flavors,, Monk, Fruit, Juice, Concentrate,, Stevia, Leaf, Extract,, Carrageenan,, Cellulose, Gel,, Cellulose, Gum,, Acesulfame, Potassium,, Sucralose,, Lactase, Enzyme,, Vitamin, A, Palmitate,, Vitamin, D3..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Acesulfame Potassium - Synthetic preservative
  • Sucralose - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Includes ultra-filtered milk plus multiple additives (stabilizers, cellulose gums, carrageenan), artificial and non-nutritive sweeteners, and flavorings—characteristic of ultra-processed formulations (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Core Power Vanilla

Well, that depends on your perspective! Core Power Vanilla packs a punch with 26 grams of protein and is a solid source of calcium and vitamin D. If you're looking for a post-workout recovery drink or a quick snack, it fits the bill, though it's not exactly a health food in the traditional sense. Remember, healthy is relative!

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