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Maple Pecan Protein Shake, 12 FZ
beverages/juice
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Maple Pecan Protein Shake, 12 FZ

KOIA
Available at Whole Foods
190
Calories
18g
Protein
4g
Sugars
240mg
Sodium
7g
Fiber
46
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this 12 oz KOIA Maple Pecan Protein Shake on a refrigerated grab-and-go shelf or in a cooler aisle, perfect for a quick breakfast or snack between errands. It reads as a health-forward, slightly indulgent treat — maple and pecan nostalgia wrapped in a protein boost. The ingredient list points to an industrially formulated beverage (isolated protein blends, fibers, emulsifiers and gums, natural flavors) that delivers a smooth texture and long shelf/stability consistent with ultra-processed products.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 BOTTLE
Servings per Container: 1
Calories190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium240mg10%
Total Carbohydrate12g4%
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), KOIA, PREBIOTIC, FIBER, BLEND, (AGAVE, FIBER,, CHICORY, ROOT, FIBER), ORGANIC, MAPLE, SYRUP, NATURAL, FLAVORS, SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN, SEA, SALT, MONK, FRUIT, EXTRACT, LOCUST, BEAN, GUM, GELLAN, GUM, NUTMEG, AND, PECAN, MEAL..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower oil - 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 like a proprietary protein blend, added prebiotic fibers, emulsifiers (sunflower lecithin), hydrocolloids (locust bean gum, gellan gum), natural flavors and non-sugar sweeteners, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Maple Pecan Protein Shake, 12 FZ

Absolutely! This shake packs a solid punch with 18 grams of protein and 7 grams of fiber, making it a great option for a post-workout boost or a meal replacement. It's low in sugar and free from added sugars, so it’s a wholesome choice compared to many sugary beverages out there.

Perfect For

post-workout
weekend-brunch
road-trip

Vibe:

convenientwholesomeindulgentcomforting
$4.29
per package