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Fairlife  Chocolate Flavored Milk
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Fairlife Chocolate Flavored Milk

fairlife
14 foz
Available at Foodtown
250
Calories
23g
Protein
21g
Sugars
350mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
19
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Fairlife Chocolate Flavored Milk arrives in the refrigerated dairy section, usually shelved with other flavored milks, protein milks and grab-and-go beverages — often near regular milk, ready-to-drink shakes and refrigerated coffee. Packaged as a small 14 fl oz plastic bottle, it reads as a premium, performance-oriented chocolate milk: bold nutritional claims ("50% more protein," "50% less sugar," "lactose free") and a clean, modern label that leans toward health-focused shoppers and busy parents. The brand voice is practical and slightly clinical — positioning fairlife as a science-forward alternative to traditional milk: higher protein for active lifestyles, reduced sugar for calorie-conscious buyers, and no rBGH noted for family reassurance. Labels advertise natural-sounding benefits without organic certification, and they use phrases like "real cow's milk" and "ultra-filtered" alongside small-print ingredients such as natural flavors and sweeteners. In plain processing terms, the product is ultra-filtered and further formulated — not a simple pasteurized milk. Sensory-wise, the drink is creamy and thicker than standard milk with a rich chocolate aroma from alkalized cocoa; sweetness is noticeable but offset by protein density and the presence of high-intensity sweeteners that can give a slightly lingering sweet finish. Rituals include post-workout recovery shakes, an on-the-go breakfast, a lunchbox treat, or a nostalgic after-school drink paired with cookies. Although marketed for performance and convenience, the ingredient list and sweeteners mark it as a modern, industrially processed dairy beverage rather than a single-ingredient fresh milk.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories250
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat4.5g23%
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium350mg15%
Total Carbohydrate22g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars21g
Added Sugars10g20%
Protein23g
* 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,, Natural, Flavor,, Lactase, Enzyme,, Acesulfame, Potassium,, Sucralose,, Vitamin, A,, Palmiate,, Vitamin, D3.

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 is ultra-processed: it uses ultra-filtration plus added sugars and high-intensity sweeteners, formulated flavors, enzymes and added vitamins — ingredients and processes not found in home cooking.

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Common Questions about Fairlife Chocolate Flavored Milk

That depends on your definition of healthy! If you're looking for a protein boost, this chocolate milk packs a punch with 23 grams per serving. However, it does contain added sugars and artificial sweeteners, so if you're watching those, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

Perfect For

post-workout
back-to-school
movie-night

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