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Fairlife 2% Reduced Fat Chocolate Milk
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Fairlife 2% Reduced Fat Chocolate Milk

fairlife
52 foz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
13g
Protein
12g
Sugars
280mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
25
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Fairlife 2% Reduced Fat Chocolate Milk is a large, 52 fl oz chilled dairy bottle you’d find in the refrigerated milk aisle, usually shelved near other milks (regular, lactose-free, and ultra-filtered lines) and adjacent to ready-to-drink protein shakes and flavored milks. It fits shopping occasions like filling a family dairy cart, packing school lunches, or topping off a post-workout protein boost. The brand positions itself as science-forward and family-friendly — marketed toward health-conscious parents and active adults who want “more protein, less sugar” without giving up the treat of chocolate milk. Packaging and label call out protein and reduced sugar, lactose-free processing, and “no artificial growth hormones,” creating a wholesome, science-backed halo even while using sweeteners and stabilizers. There’s kid appeal in the chocolate flavor but no bright cartooning; the bottle is a practical, resealable plastic jug with bold nutrition claims. In plain terms, the product is ultra-filtered milk that’s been concentrated and blended with added sweeteners, cocoa, stabilizers, vitamins, and flavorings — more processed than plain milk but presented as a better-for-you flavored option. Sensory experience: cold pours are creamy, slightly thick with a smooth, milky mouthfeel and a pronounced chocolate-cocoa sweetness with lingering sweetener notes; it mixes easily into cereal, smoothies, or a post-exercise shaker. Rituals involve grabbing and pouring straight into a glass, shaking for uniformity, or portioning into school thermoses. Not organic; the label emphasizes convenience, nutrition-per-serving, and family nourishment as lifestyle cues.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8 oz
Servings per Container: 1
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4.5g6%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium280mg12%
Total Carbohydrate13g5%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars12g
Added Sugars6g12%
Protein13g
* 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

Reduced, Fat, Ultra-Filtered, Milk,, Sugar,, Alkalized, Cocoa,, Lactase, Enzyme,, Dipotassium, Phosphate,, Salt,, Acesulfame, Potassium,, Carrageenan,, Natural, And, Artificial, Flavors,, Sucralose,, Vitamin, A, Palmitate,, Vitamin, D3..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • acesulfame potassium - 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?

This product contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (non-nutritive sweeteners, stabilizers, phosphate, artificial/natural flavors) and is made from ultra-filtered milk, placing it in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

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Common Questions about Fairlife 2% Reduced Fat Chocolate Milk

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! With 13 grams of protein per serving and 380 mg of calcium, it can be a good option if you're looking to boost your protein intake or get some essential nutrients. Just keep in mind that it does have added sugars, so it's best enjoyed in moderation rather than as a daily staple.

Perfect For

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post-workout
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