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Cold Brew Coffee Protein Beverage, 12 FZ
beverages/juice
📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic

Cold Brew Coffee Protein Beverage, 12 FZ

KOIA
Available at Whole Foods
190
Calories
18g
Protein
4g
Sugars
240mg
Sodium
7g
Fiber
48
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this in the refrigerated grab-and-go cooler or health-beverage aisle as a coffee-plus-protein option for busy mornings or an afternoon pick-me-up. It projects a modern, ‘healthy indulgence’ vibe — creamy cold brew meets functional protein. The ingredient list (proprietary isolated protein blend, added sweeteners, natural flavors, emulsifiers and gums) points to industrial processing to achieve smooth texture, stability and long shelf appeal, consistent with ultraprocessed products.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 BOTTLE
Servings per Container: 1
Calories190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium240mg10%
Total Carbohydrate13g5%
Dietary Fiber7g25%
Total Sugars4g
Protein18g
* 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

ALMOND, MILK, (FILTERED, WATER,, ALMONDS), KOIA, PROPRIETARY, PROTEIN, BLEND, (BROWN, RICE, PROTEIN,, PEA, PROTEIN,, CHICKPEA, PROTEIN), COLD, BREW, COFFEE, KOIA, PREBIOTIC, FIBER, BLEND, (AGAVE, FIBER,, CHICORY, ROOT, FIBER), ORGANIC, CANE, SUGAR, NATURAL, FLAVORS, SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN, POTASSIUM, CITRATE, SEA, SALT, MONK, FRUIT, EXTRACT, LOCUST, BEAN, GUM, AND, GELLAN, GUM..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial formulations and additives (proprietary protein blend, natural flavors, emulsifiers, gelling agents, added sugar) designed to modify texture, flavor and shelf stability, which are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Cold Brew Coffee Protein Beverage, 12 FZ

The Cold Brew Coffee Protein Beverage is a pretty solid choice if you're looking for a blend of protein and fiber without a ton of sugar. With 18 grams of protein and only 4 grams of sugar, it's a great option for a post-workout boost or a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Just remember, 'healthy' can vary based on your diet and lifestyle, but this beverage certainly holds its own!

Perfect For

post-workout
weekend-brunch
road-trip

Vibe:

convenientindulgentwholesome
$4.29
per package